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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1971

Page

10

Sox Sweep Tigers In Doubleheader Thriller

Chicago, AP. The White Sox rallied to sweep a Detroit twin bill with timely hitting and strong relief. Huntz slugged a three run homer in the opener and Jim Melton aided by fifth inning hits. In the nightcap, Williams homered and Len Cain earned the win as Chicago delivered a 3-2 late inning victory.

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Orioles Rally past Brewers 3-2 on Hendricks homer

Ellie Hendricks launched a leadoff homer in the ninth to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Dave McNally hurled seven-plus innings, while Paul Blair and Brooks Robinson contributed late, as Baltimore snapped Milwaukee’s bid with a dramatic ninth inning rally and Powell’s earlier homer.

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Walters Notches Ace in 12th at Wheeler

Whiz Walters used an eight iron for a hole in one on the par three 7th at Wheeler yesterday. Playing with Walters on the Red Course were Don Dicieco Charles Visocc chi and Dom Laerso.

Pro Cage Teams To Drop Suits In Merger

Twelve teams from the ABA and NBA agreed at a San Francisco hearing to dismiss antitrust suits with prejudice as steps toward a planned ABA NBA merger. Judges and attorneys noted pending everything requires congressional approval.

Pro Cage San Francisco Reapers ABA NBA Alfonso J. Zippoli Kentucky Indiana Dallas Balimore Boston Chicago Classmnati Detroit New York Los Angeles Seattle San Diego Houston Frederick Furth Atlanta Philadelphia Golden State Warriors Warrior Rick Barry Oakland Oaka Virginia Squires Warriors Robert Dunn Franklin Micali Micali NBAIF Furth Nates Congress

ABA Opens Fifth Season With Opening Week Action

The American Basketball Association starts its fifth season on October 13 with the Utah Stars defending champions, who lost to the Denver Teachers in Salt Lake City announced Tuesday. Florida teams meet Memphis the next night with four more games on Friday and a full Saturday schedule completing the first week with all ABA teams active. Six top college players debut in the ABA this week including Artis Gilmore, Jim McDaniels, Tony Neumann, George McGinnis, John Roche and Julius Erving, with the league’s All-Star game set for Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday afternoon, January 25.

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Yankees thrash Royals 5th-inning surge seals doubleheader sweep

New York Yankees rally from 4-1 down in the seventh, led by Bobby Murcer’s three-run homer and Thurman Munson and Dandy Cater RBI hits, to beat Kansas City 5-4 and complete a doubleheader sweep. Felipe Alou homered earlier to spark the seventh-inning comeback. Fritz Peterson earned the win.

NEW York Bobby Murcer New York Yankees Kansas City Dandy Cater Thurman Munson Yanks Royals Felipe Alou Hame Ron Swoboda Yankee Munson Thet Gann Michael Murcer Fred Patek Lance Clemons Ares Otis Clemons Patek Yankees Red Mora Hogate Clarke Polk Clarke Eit Pini Wier Roulver Harrison Ye Cerior Gol Scheel Patersn Loon Knoon York

Queen Beaird Leads Rosie's All-Maid Softball Show

Rosie's All-Maids dazzled fans at Memorial Field in an exhibition against the Raybestos Brakets. Despite bursitis, Rosie Beaird pitched effectively, striking out challengers and yielding one run in a strong performance. Her sister Kate Morren joins the roster alongside Eileen Beaird and Debbie Bevers, delivering entertaining defense and humor.

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Nats End A's Seven-Game Road Win Streak

Washington defeats Oakland 8-1 as Phin Mincher drives in a run and cranks a home run while Frank Howard adds two hits. Mincher’s first inning homer followed a walk to Del Unser, giving the Senators early lead. Oakland’s lone run came on Dick Green’s double and Bert Campaneris’ single in the fifth as Gogolewski pitched well for Washington.

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Bench's 2-Out HR Lifts Reds Past Cardinals 5-3

Johnny Bench belted a two out homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Lee May had singled earlier, and Tommy Helms tied the game in the sixth with a base hit. The Cardinals bullpen surrendered the decisive blow to Bench against Chuck Taylor.

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Orioles to Tour Japan in October 1947 Series

Tokyo AP reports the Baltimore Orioles will arrive October 2 for a set of exhibition games against Japanese teams led by the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, champions of the Japan World Series in 97. The 1947 visit marks the 20th American major league tour of Japan since 1946.

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Trevino Wins July Hickok Best Award

New York AP Trevino named July Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year after his British Open win. Rodriguez, Laver, Jack Nicklaus, Frazier, Lew Alcindor, and Al Unser previously won in other months. Trevino led with first place votes and 249 points, Vida Rice runner-up with 157 points.

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Golfer Qualifies for Amateur Tourney in New York and California

The report lists USGA Amateur Championship qualifiers from Manhattan and Long Island regions. Notable names include Imeman Al Batson, Dick Sideowl, and Dahon Hamm competing for three spots. The events occurred in Manhasset and Wilmington, with stages in Santa Rosa and Rockville Centre.

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Housatonic Trap League Tonight Schedule Announced

The Housatonic Trap League lists tonight’s matches with Ottawa facing Remington Arms and Fairfield County Marine taking on Parefield Carpet Center. Starford Trap Club meets the Wetton Gun Club in a key shootout as teams chase wins.

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Mythical State Slow-Pitch Title Decided Tonight

The mythical slow-pitch title of the 1071 Cones Hour ASA season will be decided as Ronnie's af Greenwich faces Aveo Con ceds Sikorsky Aircraft in a doubleheader at Memorial Field. The first game will settle the championship with both clubs aiming for regional and national tournaments.

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Hall of Fame Adds Lombardi and Trippi to Helms Major League Football

Los Angeles AP reports Vince Lombardi famed Packers coach and Charles Trippi star backfield ace for the Chicago Cardinals have been added to the United Savings Helms Hall of Fame Major League Football roster. An announcement confirmed the selection yesterday.

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Angels Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Red Sox

California opened with a four-run first as Jim Spencer doubled and drove in four, but the Angels missed a late chance. Rico Petrocelli homered twice and Duane Josephson added an eighth, yet Boston held on 4-3 behind Messersmith who escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth.

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Umpires Meeting Cancelled in Bridgeport

Tonight's Umpires meeting for Bridgeport softball at the North End Boys' Club has been cancelled. No makeup date announced.

Bridgeport Softball USA Umpires Clinir North End

Astros Edge Pirates In Sealed Ninth Inning Rally

The Houston Astros defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 5 Tuesday night. Key plays included a two run triple by Joe Morgan and a sacrifice fly by Bob Watson in the seventh inning, plus a tumultuous stretch with bases loaded and walks.

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Pinson's homer fuels Indians past Twins 3 2

Yada Pinson drove in two on a booming sacrifice fly and a leadoff homer in the eighth to give Cleveland a 2 1 lead, while Mike Paul earned the win over Minnesota’s Bart Blyleven. Pinson added his seventh homer earlier as Cleveland edged the Twins 3 2 in Minneapolis.

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Graebner Surges To Second Round In Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis

Clark Graebner of New York City advances to the second round at the Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships at Merion Cricket Club. He defeats Australia’s John Gardner in a tight match as other players like Borowisk and Reed post wins in the men’s singles first round and the women’s quarterfinalists emerge including Marita RDondo and Gail Chanfreau in a crowded opening day of play.

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Ivan Interested In. John's Football? A Foe

The article reports on interest surrounding Ivan in relation to John’s football, includes standings and results from the National League and Western and Eastern divisions, notes games and upcoming pitchers, and mentions officials of the US Nationals hockey team eyeing Moscow’s Tarasov for potential exhibition games.

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State LI Clubs Row in Tourney State LI Clubs Row in Tourney

In the Eastern Region Little League Tournament Wilton and South Windsor were eliminated. New Castle beat Wilton 20 in the third inning after Kerner’s grand slam. South Windsor fell to Wallington. Oxford Hill defeated Arlington Mass. Newcastle vs Wallington and Augusta’s Vanderella team advanced in the afternoon. The consolation game and championship bracket set for Saturday.

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Versalles Lifts Braves to 5-4 Victory Over Cubs

Atlanta 5 Chicago 4 as Zoilo Versalles opened the ninth with a home run to propel the Braves past the Cubs. Hank Aaron added a double and a run, while Ray Newman held Chicago at bay until the late rally.

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Pro Grid Transactions and Waivers Highlighted

The report lists multiple grid players and entities including Green, Vondersam, Denvars, Kocen, Steve Alaxahea, and Lee Frites Center. It notes waivers for several individuals such as Terry Mann, Terry Willers, and others, with mentions of centers and teams like Lokland Holders. The notation suggests a series of contract waivers or eligibility decisions affecting rosters and participation.

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