Yankees and Indians Split Doubleheader in Cleveland
In the opener Louis Tiant shut down New York as Cleveland won 5-1 with Tony Horton and Duke Sims driving runs. In the nightcap Billy Cowan belted a pinch homer during a four run fourth inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-3 victory, as Ken Harrelson added a two run shot.
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Angels Rally To 8 2 Win Over Pilots In Anaheim
Jay Johnstone drives in four runs with three singles and Reichardt triples as the California Angels defeat Seattle 8-2. Messersmith improves to 4-6 with 7 2/3 innings, Ken Tatum earns his third save after a two unearned runs eighth.
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Oliva powers Twins to 12-2 win in Kansas City doubleheader
Tony Oliva collected five hits and two home runs driving in five as Minnesota routed Kansas City 12-2 in the nightcap to split the doubleheader. Oliva’s barrage included a three-run blast estimated near 500 feet and a two-run homer, aiding Jim Kaat who earned his eighth win. The Royals had won the opener 7-2 behind Mike Fiore and Bob Oliver.
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Nats Sweep Red Sox Behind Three Homers in DC Doubleheader
Washington swept Boston 11-4 after an 5-4 first game win. Mike Epstein, Frank Howard and Del Unser homered, with Unser and Brinkman keying a late surge in a 15 hit attack. Carl Yastrzemski homered for Boston as Joe Coleman earned the win.
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Williams Bias Win Doubles at West Virginia Closed Tennis
John Williams and Bob Bias took the doubles title 7-5 6-3 over Steve Parsons and Freddie Kellmeyer. Martha Thornhill and Carol Keller won the women's doubles 7-5 7-5. Bias defeated Don Ashmus 6-4 6-1 in the junior veteran singles. Scotty Malcolm and Harry Moore won junior veteran doubles 5-7 6-3 6-2. Kama Whittington and Hugh Thompson captured mixed doubles 6-4 6-2.
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Caponi Captures US Women's Open in Tight Finish
Donna Caponi fired a 67 to finish at 294 and win the US Women's Golf Championship by one stroke at Scenic Hills Country Club Pensacola. Peggy Wilson and Kathy Whitworth ended one back at 295 and 296 respectively amid heat and a rain delay. Ruth Jessen finished 296, Jo Ann Printice 297, and Sybil Griffin 298.
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Fighters Weigh In For Title Encounter
World welterweight champion Jose Napoles of Mexico weighed 145 pounds and challenger Curtis Cokes of Dallas weighed 146 pounds for their title fight Sunday night at the El Toreo Bullring in Mexico City.
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Davis Cup Open Could Cost Promoters Little says Briner
Tennis promoter Bob Briner pledged that if the Davis Cup becomes open to 13 contracted professionals World Championship Tennis will not increase running costs or seek extra profits. He urged a London committee meeting to consider openness and urged re scheduling to reduce players time. Briner listed stars Dennis Ralston Marty Riessen Ron Holmberg John Newcombe Tony Roche Cliff Drysdale Ray Moore Tom Okker Nicky Pilic Pierre Barthes Roger Taylor.
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Coody Wins Cleveland Open by Two Over Crampton
Charles Coody of Texas won the Cleveland Open with a 271 total nine under par at Aurora Country Club. Bruce Crampton finished two strokes back at 273 after a final 69, while Bob Murphy took third at 275 and Bert Yancey and Frank Beard tied for 276.
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Jim Palmer Placed On Disabled List
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer, returning from back and shoulder trouble, was placed on the disabled list Sunday marking a setback in his comeback effort.
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