Pirates Rally Past Cubs in Windy 11-6 Victory
Willie Stargell homered twice and drove in three as the Pirates erased a 6-3 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 11-6 in Chicago. Al Oliver and Bob Robertson homered, Nelson Briles left with a shoulder injury, and Bob Veale earned the win with 2-0 record as Pittsburgh piled up 28 hits and 11 extra base hits.
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Slim Hippie Chip Oliver Seeks Raiders Return
Chip Oliver who left pro football last year for a hippie commune life wants to rejoin the Oakland Raiders. Al Davis says Oliver was a superb Raider and could contribute, with Madden to decide. Oliver now weighs about 175 pounds and seeks to balance lifestyle with football.
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Charleston Golfer Wins Heck's Open at River View
Pug Lowery of Charleston won the Heck's Open at River View Country Club with a 73 74 147 total one stroke ahead of runner up Bob Thaxon of Charleston. Dave Gillispie Ken Bowen Mike Kucek and Jack Shambling were among top finishers.
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Auto racing stars extend win streaks across circuits
Bobby Allison Al Unser and George Follmer extended their wins as Parnelli Jones smiles on. Unser captured the Rex Mays 150 at Milwaukee driving Jones Colt Ford to victory over Joe Leonard, the win his fourth in five starts this year and his 14th in 17 races. Follmer won the Trans Am race at Mid-Ohio driving a Mustang for Jones’ team, his second straight Trans Am win. Allison took his Dover 500 mile NASCAR Grand National victory driving Holman Moody Mercury, his second in a row and 15th in earnings this season placing him second in the circuit standings.
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Senators Recall Hurler Jackie Brown
Washington Senators recall right hander Jackie Brown from Denver where he is 5-3 in the American Association.
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All Star Ballot Leaders Lead In First AL Returns
The early AL All Star ballot results show Luis Aparicio Boston Boog Powell Baltimore and Rod Carew Minnesota ahead at shortstop first base and second base amid strong fan voting Carl Yastrzemski leads the outfield with 31645 votes while others like Oliva and Robinson trail.
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Edith Porter Ladies Golf Tournament Opens at Bluefield Club
The Edith Porter ladies golf tournament begins at Bluefield Country Club today and runs through Wednesday. Participants may choose partners today with pairings to be arranged for the remainder of the event.
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Neumann Fined by Pros Maintains $500 Penalty
Memphis Pros and rookie Johnny Neumann resolve a dispute after a $500 fine for missing a team trip to Indianapolis. Coach Babe McCarthy and GM Charles Cavagnaro say the issue is settled, with Neumann explaining personal problems and agent Dan Scruggs supporting the penalty.
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Open Berths Up For Grabs At Pinehurst Sectional
Sixty seven players contend in 36 hole Pinehurst sectional qualifying with twelve spots in the U S Open on the line. Notable pros include George Archer Phil Rodgers Bob Dickson Labron Harris Hubert Green Jim Wiechers Jack Montgomery Bert Weaver Dean Refram Jerry McGee and Mike Shaw. Five amateurs also compete led by Dale Morey Bill Harvey Mike Kallam David Lind and Bobby Wadkins. The U S Open runs June 17 20 at Ardmore Pennsylvania.
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Nicklaus Tops Money List After Atlanta Finish
Jack Nicklaus finished runner up at the Atlanta Classic, earning 14300 and boosting his money total to 146213. He leads the tour money standings with 144907.5 points and remains atop the point list as Gardiner Dickinson climbs to 21st with a 47000 range prize.
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Jacklin withdraws from Ulster Open after death threat
British golfer Tony Jacklin pulled out of the Ulster Open in Belfast after an anonymous call threatened his life and his wife’s home. The sponsor noted Jacklin’s decision while he was in the United States and cited potential IRA links as a possible motive.
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Pancho Gonzales May Return To U S Davis Cup Team
Pancho Gonzales could rejoin the U S Davis Cup squad for the first time in 22 years if he writes a letter to the U S lawn tennis association. Sweden asked about his eligibility and his attorney says his contract no longer binds him, prompting a possible tryout for the Davis Cup. The challenge round is set for Oct 9-11 in Charlotte with Romania or France as potential challengers.
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Golf shot hits jet in Scotland near Lossiemouth base
Scottish amateur Martin Robertson failed to eagle on the ninth but his drive struck a Royal Navy Hunter jet as it landed at Lossiemouth Base. Base officials warned players to be careful with aircraft movements and cited potential engine damage if the ball had entered an intake. Pilot Lt. Dave Berry reported the ball thump as he flew about 100 feet over the course.
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Braves Bring Back Veteran Wilhelm In Slender Move
Atlanta activates 47 year old knuckleball reliever Hoyt Wilhelm after DL stint to face the St Louis Cardinals. Mike McQueen is placed on the 21 day DL with a strained left elbow after Sunday outing.
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