David Pearson Wins Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs
David Pearson regains the lead after a yellow lap and drives his Mercury to win the Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs International Speedway beating Cale Yarborough by under a half mile. Yarborough and Bobby Allison chase as Pearson earns 13,325 dollars and inches toward NASCAR milestones.
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Giants Rally Past Phillies in Ninth Inning Thriller
San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 5-4 as Dave Rader and Garry Maddox hit two run homers in the ninth. Ken Brett held a 4-1 lead into the final frame before Rader and Maddox delivered key blasts. Charlie Williams earned the win to move to 2-0 as the Giants extended their winning streak. Greg Luzinski led the Phillies with three hits including his fifth homer.
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Yankees Edge Angels 3-2 In Tight Rally
Graig Nettles opened a three run sixth with a double and Horace Clarke added a two bagger to lift the New York Yankees past the California Angels 3 2 before a Bat Day crowd of 60108. The Angels touched rookie George Medich for a run in the top of the sixth.
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A's rout Red Sox 12-1 as Bando drives in three
Oakland’s Sal Bando homered and drove in three runs while Vida Blue struck out four over eight innings in a 12-1 win over Boston. Orland Cepeda added an RBI and Blue earned his first victory since May 11, while Luis Tiant and Rogelio Moret faltered for the Red Sox.
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Hegan's Error Ends Long Errorless Streak
Oakland first baseman Mike Hegan made an error in the eighth inning ending a Major League record errorless string of 178 games. Carl Yastrzemski grounded to Hegan who threw late to Vida Blue for the error. The streak began Sept 24, 1970 with the Milwaukee Brewers and surpassed John P. McGinnis' 163 games.
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Ridley Wins Permatex 200 at Byron Ga
Jody Ridley of Dalton dominated the Permatex 200 stock car race leading 155 of 200 laps before 4,500 spectators in the late model sportsman event. Sam McQuagg of Columbus finished second earning 1000 dollars, with Sam Ard of Asheboro, N C third. Pete Hamilton of Atlanta placed fourth.
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Bills Sign Carroll and O'Neil as Draft Picks
The Buffalo Bills sign defensive tackle Ron Carroll of Sam Houston State and running back Vince O'Neil of Kansas, their 12th and 15th picks respectively, with announcements made Saturday.
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Oosterhuis Wins French Open by One Stroke
Peter Oosterhuis of Britain captured the French Open title at La Boulie with a final round 68 to finish 72 holes at 280, one ahead of Tony Jacklin who bogeyed the last two holes to 281. Jacklin earned 3300 of 40000 total prize with Barnes Bembridge and Barocchi sharing third at 285.
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Ask All You Got to Do Is Ask The Sports Q&A Column
A long reader Q and A with sports figures, executives, and fans. Topics cover Sandy Koufax TV deals in Maine, getting a chance in baseball instructional leagues, Howard Cosell seminar fees, Lamar Hunt vs Clint Murchison wealth, Roberto Clemente’s Dodgers connection, and Mike Epstein’s trade saga.
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Parting shot hints at Monday night football trio change
The piece hints a possible shakeup of the Monday night football Unholy Trio due to ongoing friction and tension among the three principals, suggesting a producerable behind the scenes dispute could affect the show.
Mets Roll Padres 9-2 Behind Seaver Strikeouts
Tom Seaver allowed six hits and led the NL with 89 strikeouts as the Mets routed San Diego 9-2. The 12-hit attack supported Seaver who improved to 7-3, ending New York’s three-game skid and knocking Mike Caldwell from the mound early. John Milner drove in two in the first, Rusty Staub added a run via a third-inning double, and Bud Harrelson and George Theodore each brought home a run.
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Major League Standings and Saturday Results
Major league games feature New York defeating California 2 0 and Minnesota beating Detroit 3 2 in 10 innings The Brewers toppled the White Sox 3 2 in 13 innings while Oakland won 3 1 against Boston Baltimore hammered Texas 8 3 and Kansas City edged Cleveland 5 4 The night slate includes Pittsburg 4 Cincinnati 3 and Chicago 4 Atlanta 3 with San Francisco 11 Philadelphia 7 St Louis 6 Houston 2 and San Diego 3 New York 0 Montreal 6 Los Angeles 3 later scores New York 9 San Diego 2 and Montreal 4 Los Angeles 1.
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Expos Rally Past Dodgers 2-1 on Mashore Heroics
Montreal beat Los Angeles 2-1 after Clyde Mashore's two run homer in the ninth and Hal Breeden's bases loaded walk in the eighth. Tim Foli and Ron Woods contributed key hits as Downing pitched seven strong innings for L A while Seon allowed three hits.
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Cornelius Wins Sudden Death Sealy-Faberge Golf Classic
Kathy Cornelius defeated Judy Rankin in a rain shortened 54 hole Sealy-Faberge Golf Classic playoff at Desert Inn. Cornelius parred the first extra hole for the victory and $25,000 plus a new car while Rankin earned $11,000. Betsy Rawls and Carol Mann tied for third at 218.
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McCarver's bases-loaded hit lifts Cardinals past Astros in 10th
Tim McCarver delivered a bases-loaded single with one out in the 10th inning to break the 1-1 tie and give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros. Lou Brock started the 10th with a single as Houston and St. Louis traded scoreless innings until a passed ball and a muffed throw opened the door for the deciding hit. The game featured seven scoreless innings by Ken Forsch and Scipio Spinks before the late scoring flurry.
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Royals Rally To Nip Indians 5 4
Amos Otis lined a bases loaded two run single in the ninth as Kansas City overcame Cleveland 5 4. Roys rally began with Paul Schaal's single and Gail Hopkins walk before a chain of hits and walks loaded the bases and Otis delivered the deciding hit off Ed Farmer.
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Brewers rout White Sox 7 1 to sweep series
Milwaukee rests on Jerry Bell three hit pitching and a run scoring single from John Briggs plus Briggs fourth homer as the Brewers topple Chicago 7-1. Bell improved to 5 6 and Chicago struck first on Carlos May homer in the first.
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Phillies new manager Ozark born in Buffalo New York
Danny Ozark the Phillies new manager was born in Buffalo New York on November 26 1923 He was signed into baseball in 1941 by Heinie Groh and rose to St Paul in the Dodgers system He served in World War II earning a Purple Heart and five Bronze Stars and took part in the Battle of Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge He finished his playing career with Omaha in 1961 after 16 years in the minors
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