Mitchell Opens Cleveland Open Lead With 64
Bobby Mitchell shot a 64 to take a two stroke lead after two rounds of the Cleveland Open at Beechmont Country Club. Dan Sikes sits one behind at 131 after a 67 round, while Jacklin Crampton and Cole move into contention with 63 66 and 65 respectively.
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Mets Beat Expos 4-1 In Twilight Opener
Dave Marshall drove in the tie breaking run with a fifth inning single and the New York Mets defeated Montreal 4-1 in the first game of a twilight doubleheader. Nolan Ryan Evan allowed one earned run while fanning 10 over seven innings.
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Standings and schedules from a crowded sports night
Standings show Baltimore 7 Boston 3 and New York 12 Washington 2 while Chicago 2 California 0 and Milwaukee 3 Minnesota 1 lead various night matchups. The night slate features many cross league games plus a late golf narrative highlighting Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus in strong putting rounds.
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Swoboda Returns to Yankees from Expos in Waiver Deal
New York Yankees acquire outfielder Ron Swoboda from Montreal via waivers, returning him to the city where he once starred for the Mets. Montreal gets outfielder Ron Woods and undisclosed cash, Woods assigned to Winnipeg in the International League. Swoboda had been traded to Montreal from the Mets on March 31 for Din Hahn.
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Braves sweep Reds with 10 run win in twi-night doubleheader
Earl Williams drove in four runs including his 10th homer as the Atlanta Braves toppled Cincinnati 10 to 6 to complete a doubleheader sweep. In the opener Ralph Garr sparked an 8-6 win with a tie-breaking double and Oscar Brown's pinch hit, while Darrell Evans belted a three-run homer and the Reds countered with Pete Rose and Tony Perez homers.
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Tigers Beat Indians 6-1 in Gilbreth's debut
Detroit pitcher Bill Gilbreth allowed five hits in his first major league game and contributed two singles. He left a 1-1 tie after seven as Aurelio Rodriguez tripled to start a three run seventh. Gilbreth walked seven but struck out seven and yielded one run. Willie Horton hit his 14th homer and Kaline added a two run pinch shot in the eighth.
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Agee Earns Gold Glove With Mets Despite Rib Injury
Center fielder Tommy Agee of the New York Mets won the Rawlings Gold Glove for his outstanding 1970 fielding season despite being sidelined by a rib injury.
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Bluefield Orioles TOP Kingsport Royals 3-1 in Friday clash
Larry McCall and Leon Corbin combined for a four hitter as Pete Quinlan drove in two first inning runs with a two base hit. Bluefield improved to 3-0 under manager Jim Schaffer and face Kingsport again tonight at Bowen Field starting at 7 45 p m. Steve Patterson will start for Bluefield against Kingsport’s Steve Davis.
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Chisox Hold Off Angels 2-0 on Early Run Support
Carlos May and Tom Egan each delivered run scoring singles with two out in the first inning as Tommy John and Bart Johnson combined for a shutout. The White Sox won 2-0 for their fifth straight victory, the team's longest streak in two years. Alex Johnson did not start amid manager Lefty Phillips frustration with last season's batting champion.
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Orioles Rally Past Red Sox 7-3 in Boston
Baltimore bats break a ninth inning tie as Paul Blair drives in two with a triple after Reggie Smith tied the game in the eighth. Boog Powell and Frank Robinson homer for the Orioles, with Rico Petrocelli homering for Boston and Pat Dobson pacing the mound.
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Pirates hammer Phillies 14-4 in big offensive night
Ritchie Hebner and Jackie Hernandez homered twice each and Willie Stargell drove in four as the Pittsburgh Pirates slugged the Philadelphia Phillies 14-4. Stargell, with a 27th homer and 76 RBIs, led a powerful attack that included three Pirate homers in the first inning and two more later, while Jim Bunning struggled for Philadelphia.
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Yankees Rip Senators 12-2 Behind Blomberg First MLB HR
New York offense explodes as Ron Blomberg hits his first major league homer and Felipe Alou drives in four. Bobby Murcer adds two triple games, Jake Gibbs belts a two run shot, and Ron Swoboda joins in after being acquired earlier. Pete Broberg suffers through three innings, allowing seven runs.
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Harvey Leads Virginia Open at Waynesboro Halfway Mark
Harvey of Fairfax holds a one stroke edge over Claude King of Norfolk at the 36 holes of the Virginia PGA Open. King carded 71 to reach 138, while Harvey posted 73 to reach 137 after two rounds at Waynesboro Country Club amid a tight leaderboard including Wynn, Turner, Nicholas and amateurs Klise and Smith.
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Brewers Safely Beat Twins 3-1 Behind Harper's Clout
Tommy Harper belted a two run homer in the eighth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the Minnesota Twins 3-1. Skip Lockwood pitched effectively allowing eight hits as he earned his fourth win in ten decisions with Ted Kubiak aboard on a walk before the blast.
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Astros Rally Past Giants 5-4 On Ninth Inning Twist
Houston shocks San Francisco 5-4 as Denis Menke opens the ninth with an infield single and Jack Hiatt delivers a pivotal two run single after Perry issues a wild pitch and a bases loaded walk. Bonds Speier drive in two Giants runs while Edwards Chiles and Morgan also contribute for the Astros.
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Sacred Heart Edges Trinity Methodist In Bluefield Softball
Sacred Heart defeated Trinity Methodist 4 to 8 in Bluefield Church Softball League Thursday night. Milt Bruckner and EF Barnes homered for Sacred Heart. Harold Erwin homered for Trinity. winning picker listed as Milt Bruckner Warl Michaels, Joe Rondinelli.
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