Cardenal’s two run homer fuels Phillies win over Cubs
Jose Cardenal blasted a two run homer and criticized ex manager Herman Franks after the Phillies beat the Cubs 6 to 5 in Chicago. Cardenal accused Franks of calling him a hot dog and troublemaker as Philadelphia opened a five game NL East lead.
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Ashlock tosses two no-hitters as Pointers reach semis
Center Point pitcher Lisa Ashlock threw a pair of no-hitters Sunday to lift Center Point into the girls softball tournament semifinals with a 10-0 win over Marion in the opener and a 10-0 defeat of Monticello. Norway Kennedy Alburnett also won to advance. Semis are today at 6 p.m. with consolation finals at 8 p.m. and the championship Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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Smith wins Waterloo Open golf title in historic amateur victory
Jeff Smith of Oskaloosa becomes the first amateur to win the Greater Waterloo Open since 1966. Smith finishes 138 after bogeying the last hole while John Jacobs ties for the pro prize. Jacobs wins the playoff for $8,500. Sullivan takes second for $2,500 and Chris Marszalek earns $1,626 in third.
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Nastase Faces Spotlight as Wimbledon Weeps for Talent
Ilie Nastase, once among tennis’s elite, arrives at Wimbledon 1976 amid a decline marked by a string of infractions and suspensions. Once a supremely gifted champion, the Romanian’s volatile temper and erratic play have left him outside the world’s top ranks and under governing scrutiny.
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Reds subdue Dodgers 7 6 behind Foster clutch homer
George Foster delivered a three run homer in the seventh off Charlie Hough to cap a 7 6 Reds win at Riverfront Stadium ending Cincinnati six game skid. Rick Auerbach also homered as Cincinnati beat Los Angeles. Dodgers had won six straight prior.
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Yankees Rally After Stanley Error In Tigers Clash
In a tense Detroit Tigers game Mickey Stanley charged with an error as he argued a disputed play while New York fans watched. Mickey Rivers was credited with a double as two Yankees crossed home plate during the rally.
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Rogers Rain Delays Western Open at Butler National
Bill Rogers led by two strokes entering the final round as heavy rain soaked Butler National in Oak Brook Illinois. Delays of nearly three hours and improved weather forced a Sunday finish, with Rogers posting a 69 to reach 6 under 210 while Hale Irwin and Mac McLendon chased at 212.
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Blalock takes lead in LPGA event after weather delays
Jane Blalock holds a one stroke lead heading into the final round of an LPGA tournament in Noblesville Indiana. Blalock carded 3 under par 141 after two long rounds amid heavy rain and delays. Jerilyn Britz and Joyce Kazmi rski sit second at 142 while Donna Caponi Young Amy Alcott and Jan Stephenson at 143.
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Softball meet resumes with revised Clarence Lowden schedule
The Clarence Lowden Boosters Club softball tournament, rained out Sunday, will resume tonight with CR Ted and Franks facing CR Great Plains Gas at 6:30. CR Foster's meets Moline Elites at 7:00.
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Fights Weekend Fights By The Associated Press
Panama City Eusebio Pedroza 126 Panama stopped Ernesto Herrera 12544 Mexico 12 to retain his WBA featherweight title. Pretoria Karlie Knoetze South Africa knocked out Denton Ruddock Britain heavyweight. Stockton Yaqui Lopez Stockton outpointed Jesse Burnett Los Angeles 15 to win US and California light heavyweight titles.
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