Miller Emerges as U S Open Dark Horse Miller
ARDMORE Pa AP John Miller a 24 year old BYU graduate emerges as a potential breakout at the 71st U S Open at Merion Golf Club in a field led by Nicklaus Casper Palmer and Player Miller who led the Masters and Jacksonville events this year believes the Open record may fall and says he adapts under pressure while aiming to learn the Merion layout.
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Lloyd Mangrum
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Twins Slip By Cleveland 3 1
Jim Perry pitched a six hitter with 11 strikeouts and Tony Oliva hit a three run homer in the first inning to lift the Minnesota Twins past the Cleveland Indians 3 1. Oliva's homer followed a Cesar Tovar single and Rod Carew walk to start the game against losing pitcher Alan Foster. Nettles’ defensive plays helped keep Cleveland from scoring early while Perry allowed only two second base runners until the ninth.
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Jim Perry
Tony Oliva
Minnesota Twins
Cleveland Indians
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Cesar Tovar
Rod Carew
Alan Foster
Twins
Graig Nettles
Perry
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Night Games Report
Major League standings show San Diego at Montreal and Los Angeles at New York in night games. Several matchups list pitchers and results, with Minnesota defeating Cleveland 3 1 and the Boston at California and New York at Kansas City nights.
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Saints Trade Mike Tilleman for Two Players and Draft Picks
The New Orleans Saints announce the trade of defensive tackle Mike Tilleman to the Houston Oilers. In return New Orleans receives offensive tackle Glen Ray Hines and linebacker Jess Lewis plus Houston’s second-round pick in 1972 and third-round pick in 1973. Hines is expected to fill the Saints' No 1 tackle spot.
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New Orleans Saints
National Football League
Mike Tilleman
Houston Oilers
Saints
Glen Ray Hines
Jess Lewis
Houston
Hines
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Red Sox Sign Nine Draft Picks Headed to Pawtucket
Boston announces nine draftees including top phase two picks lefty Jim Burton of Michigan to Pawtucket Rhode Island farm club right-hander Ed Scruggs of Lynchburg to Winston-Salem North Carolina farm team and third baseman Kurt Lohrke of Santa Clara to Pawtucket Also Tom Caron of Jacksonville State College No 15 choice in regular draft phase to Pawtucket.
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Boston Red Sox
Jim Burton
University of Michigan
Pawtucket
R.I
Ed Scruggs
Lynchburg College
Winston-Salem
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Kurt Lohrke
Santa Clra University
Tom Caron
Jacksonville State College
Little League Meet Set At Graham High
Bluefield Virginia area players meet at 5 p.m. today at Graham High School athletic field to select teams. Spokesmen urge all boys intending to participate to be present.
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Bonus Pacts Invalidated by Kuhn Ruling
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn fined the Cleveland Indians 5000 dollars and voided performance bonus agreements with Ken Harrelson Sam McDowell Graig Nettles and Vada Pinson for levels of performance. Players were not fined as their potential bonuses were removed. contracts remained intact.
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Bowie Kuhn
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Ken Harrelson
Sam McDowell
Graig Nettles
Vada Pinson
Joe Cronin
Royals All-Star Banner Night in Kansas City
City promotes All-Star voting with a daylong push led by Mayor Wheeler and the Royals. Fans are urged to carry banners no larger than three people, with ten prizes for the most original. Amos Otis Lou Piniella and Bob Oliver are on the ballot. Rojas and Patek are absent.
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Kansas City Royals
Charles Wheeler
Royals
California Angels
Tom Hall
Amos Otis
Lou Piniella
Bob Oliver
Cookie Rojas
Fred Patek
Rojas
Patek
Princeton Softball Games Postponed and Rescheduled
Monday night games in the Princeton City Softball League were postponed due to wet grounds and moved to Wednesday. The slate lists Princeton Merchants vs Clover Dew of Bluefield and Ched's vs Clover Dew of Princeton, with White's 76 and Ched's also appearing in night games. Thursday features Princeton Merchants vs Ched's and Clover Dew of Princeton vs White's 76 in a two game lineup.
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Princeton Merchants
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Wegener No-Hits in Puerto Rico Prior to Expos Trade
Montreal pitcher Mike Wegener spoke after being sent to the Winnipeg Whips while with the Expos he cannot be recalled by Montreal. Wegener, a former Phillie seed, had elbow surgery in 1969 and tossed a no hitter for Caguas in the Puerto Rican League last November. His major league options have expired.
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Mike Wegener
Montreal Expos
Winnipeg Whips
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Expos
Bluefield Orioles Prospect Workout At Bowen Field
The Bluefield Orioles pitching prospects held a basecovering drill at Bowen Field focusing on covering first base pickoffs and bunts. The session ended with batting practice as a few balls cleared the fence. A second workout was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. with 19 prospects on hand, aided by Jack Pastore and Orioles staff.
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Bowen Field
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Baltimore
Herm Starrette
Jack Pastore
Baltimore Oriole
Walter Shannon
Bluefield
Wise Leads Phillies Past Giants 9-4 in Monday Soiree
Rick Wise shone with a three run homer and a double as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 9-4. Oscar Gamble, Willie Montanez, and Tim McCarver also homered, while Gaylord Perry was knocked out in the six run second inning.
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Rick Wise
Philadelphia Phillies
San Francisco Giants
Oscar Gamble
Willie Montanez
Tim McCarver
Phillies
Gaylord Perry
San Francisco
Chris Speier
Willie McCovey
Phils
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Gambie
O Wise
Robertson
Harmon
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Lefthanded Golfers Event Begins Today in North Myrtle Beach
Richard Tinsley of North Myrtle Beach defends his title as about 300 amateur lefthanders compete in the National Association event. The 72 hole stroke play runs through Friday at Robbers Roost and Surf and Beach Club courses with flights after 36 holes. Contenders include five scratch players and 36 handicapped players aged 16 to 82, with North Carolina leading state representations.
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S.C
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Dodgers Edge Mets 3-2 on Brewer Save
Los Angeles defeated New York 3-2 as reliever Jim Brewer preserved a seventh inning rally and Don Sutton earned credit despite Mets threats. Willie Davis hit a first inning homer for the Dodgers, edged by Art Shamsky and Jerry Grote doubles and a pinch single to trim the lead before Brewers finish.
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Jim Brewer
Los Angeles
Mets
Don Sutton
Art Shamsky
Jerry Grote
Dave Marshall
Dodgers
Bud Harrelson
Brewer
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Willie Davis
Sutton
Richie Allen
Ken Boswell
Wes Parker
Jim Lefebvre
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Duke Sims
Bobby Valentine Dou
Royals Rout Yankees 4-1 in six-run sixth inning burst
The Kansas City Royals scored five hits and four runs before the break in the sixth, beating the New York Yankees 4 to 1. Paul Schaal Amos Otis and Bob Oliver sparked the rally, while Mike Hedlund limited the Yankees to a single run as KC stretched its winning streak to six and closed to 4 2 games behind Oakland in the AL West. Thurman Munson drove in New York’s lone run.
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Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
Mike Kekich
Gary Waslewski
Paul Schaal
Amos Otis
Chuck Harrison
Schaal
Waslewski
Kekich
Lou Piniella
Otis
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Oakland
Yankees
New York
Padres Rally Past Expos 2-1 Behind Gaston Ninth Inning
Clarence Gaston doubled home both Padre runs with two out in the ninth inning to give San Diego a 2-1 win over the Montreal Expos. Clay Kirby pitched 8 1 3 innings, allowing three hits and fanning nine before leaving for a pinch hitter. The Expos’ lone run came in the second on an unearned score aided by an error by Enzo Hernandez.
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Clarence Gaston
San Diego
Padres
Montreal Expos
Morton
Bob Barton
Don Mason
Angel Bravo
Clay Kirby
Larry Stahl
Dave Campbell
Gaston
Kirby
Enzo Hernandez
John Bateman
Pirates Sign Eight Players From Free Agent Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of eight players obtained in baseball's free agent draft. Names include Richard Thomas and John Caruso with various positions from Pittsburgh Denver Marietta Ohio and other locations.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Richard Thomas
John Caruso
Denver
Cole
John Darnell
Marietta
Ohio
Charles Flint
Danvers
Mass
Ronald Knaud
Anaheim
Herman Maste
Wasco
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