Knuckler Niekro Struggles As Phillies Rally To Beat Braves
Hal Book Awarded writer Phil Niekro's knuckler dances for the Braves but wild pitches and two passed balls by catcher Bob Didier help Philadelphia win 6-0. Montreal edges Cincinnati 6-2 as Maloney uncorks three wild pitches. Yankees beat White Sox 3-2 with a ninth inning run and a passed ball scoring Clarke.
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Spotlight on O. J s Debut In Bills Lions Tilt
The article previews O. J. Simpson's Bills debut versus the Detroit Lions at Tiger Stadium Friday night while noting high expectations from pundits. It mentions a two game opening weekend with 12 exhibitions and other matchups including the Colts at the Astrodome against the Oilers.
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Dake Tops West Liberty Fair Field
Cedar Rapids driver Darrel Dake captured the feature at the West Liberty fair, posting the second fastest 25.62 and leading all 20 laps. Bud Earreline of Wilton, Bob Helm of Rochester, and Mark Mosier of Washington chased throughout as a late crash ended the race.
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Twins Boss And Boswell Have Talk
Cal Griffith president of the Minnesota Twins met with pitcher Dave Boswell in Minneapolis to discuss Aug. 6 Detroit fights with teammate Bob Allison and manager Billy Martin. Griffith plans a Washington trip for a joint meeting after Saturday's game. Allison and Martin provide differing accounts of events.
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Spray Shoots 69 To Finish Near Leaders In Open
Steve Spray of Indianola Iowa led early in the Hospital Open at Andover Mass as one of the first round leaders. He shot 69 after opening 26 for a three stroke gap behind leaders Bob Payne and Butch O Hearn who posted 66 on the par 71 course.
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Osborn's Hustle Drives Vikings Practice Fire
MANKATO Minn AP Dave Osborn pushes through Minnesota Vikings training camp drills at Mankato State college. He crashes a spring dummy and rushes every drill, seldom leaving before others. He says hustle compensates for limited natural ability and aims to stay healthy after a knee injury.
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Reuss Dominates Oaks In Tulsa Win
Lefthander Jerry Reuss limited the Iowa Oaks to six hits as Tulsa, winning its fourth straight American Assn. game 6-2, with Levante driving in five runs on a homer and a double. Iowa finally scored in the eighth on walks and a single, then again in the ninth on a double and a sacrifice. A separate item notes Tim Bing, Connie Dierking, and others invited to Maurice Stokes benefit basketball game in Monticello.
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Big Cubs Rock Arm Team 7-4 in Exhibition
Chicago Cubs beat Pacific Coast league farmhands 7-4 on 14 hits at Tacoma before 7,315 fans. Ron Santo and Ernie Banks homered, Osborn started, Abnerthy Ken Johnson and Don Nottebart pitched, Spangler homered in ninth as Cubs dominate with strong hitting and pitching.
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Penick Captures Industrial Title in Softball Playoff
Penick & Ford won their second straight game, 10-0, to clinch the Industrial two-light league softball playoff. Slappitime edged The Keg 7-2 to force a deciding Minor Open championship game set for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Ellis. Minor Open players include Kullander, Risimany, Younes, and Gaddie as top performers.
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Creevac
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Andy Harman
Pacific Coast Bartana Minor Facts Exhibit Shifts
Fragmentary OCR lists teams and leagues such as International League Buffalo Rochester and American Association Tulsa amid scattered upsets and scores. Mentions Dallas-Fort Open Amarillo San Antonio and Asheville with unclear context and several misspelled place names.
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Tayo
Pave
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Falcons cash in on paper error
An administrative error left Cleveland Browns’ defensive tackle Bill Sabatino on waivers after he briefly left training camp and returned. Three teams claimed him before Atlanta Falcons retained Sabatino, with coach Norm Van Brocklin praising him as better than their current tackles despite the mishap.
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Gohmann Team Secures Second Straight Victory in Playoff
Gohmann and Associates earned their second consecutive win in the Cedar Hills Minor League double elimination playoffs. They defeated Luke's Texaco 7 to 1 as David Streit tripled home three runs and Steve Vanggirtner contributed key defensive plays. Ron Moyer added a two run homer for Lyles.
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