Robinson's Grand Slam Drives Orioles Past A's
Brook Robinson belted a grand slam as Baltimore beat Oakland 7-3, filling in for the injured Frank Robinson and Boog Powell. He noted his rare slam and aims to help the Orioles clinch an East division berth against the West champion, with Brooks optimistic about playoff chances. The day also featured results from the Yankees, Senators, Brewers, Royals, and California.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
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Oakland A’s
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Kansas City Royals
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Orioles rally past Athletics as Robinson hits 11th homer
Orioles win behind Frank Robinson's 11th homer off John Odom and a seven run fifth. Williams notes injuries to Brooks, Frank, Powell, Watt strain A's playoff chances though he says Sunday's game isn’t a playoff preview.
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A’s
Reggie Jackson
Bert Campaneris
Angel Mangual
Robinson
Oakland
John ‘Blue Moon” Odom
Baltimore
Bobby Murcer
Ron Swoboda
New York
Chicago
Ellis unhappy with slick baseballs in Pirates game
Dock Ellis complained that some National League balls are too slick and larger than allowed, hindering his grip and curve balls. Umpire Nick Colosi noted variations in leather and shine, while Ellis said hands are small and balls expensive, urging replacement when needed.
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Dock Ellis
Pirates
Ellis
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BoSox Reach Million in Attendance Fifth Straight Year
Boston fans packed the stands as the Red Sox drew 22,602 for a game against Milwaukee. Home attendance for the season topped 1,011,327, reaching the million mark on the 46th home date, one day ahead of last year.
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Mike Andrews
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Kekich
Los Angeles
Andy Kosco
Milwaukee
Boston
Rico Petrocellis
George Scott
Ken Sanders
Boston Red Sox
Dick Tiger Quits Ring In Lagos Nigeria
Former world middleweight and light heavyweight champion Dick Tiger announced his retirement at Ikeja airport after returning from the United States. A 39 year old who held titles in 1962 63 and 1966 68 said age and fewer junior weight bouts spurred his decision and he seeks work as a boxing trainer or coach in Nigeria.
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Dick Tiger
Lagos
Nigeria
Dic Tiger
Tiger
Ikeja
United States
Shepherd Wins Elmcrest Golf Championship Title
Al Shepherd shot 142 to win the Elmcrest Golf and Country Club championship. He leads the Elmcrest team in The Gazette City amateur slated for Aug 7-8 and Aug 14-15. Second place went to John Young with 72 73 145. Don Olson and Jim Chipokas tied for third at 147.
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al Shepherd
Elmcrest
Shepherd
Gazette City
John Young
Don Olson
Jim Chipokas
al Shepherd Bees Pree Tereeee
John Oungs
Eewess
Dim Chipokas
Geo. Ludiow Seas
Fritz Corrignax
Wal
Judd Fechin
Firsts for C R Tankers Divers at Vinton Invitational
Cedar Rapids YMCA Swim Club tankers earned seven firsts and C R Diving Assn competitors added four at the 12th annual Vinton Invitational. Winners included Rick Whiteaker Steve Muller Karen Jordan Jo McCoy and relay teams for the 13 14 and 15 17 categories. Tom Fosdik Denise Buchheister Randy Ableman and others claimed diving titles across 1 and 3 meter events and open dives.
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Cedar Rapids Ymca Swim Club
C.R. Diving Assn
Rick Whiteaker
Steve Muller
Karen Jordan
Jo McCoy
Tom Fosdik
Assa
Randy Ableman
Denise Buchheister
Keters
Cedar Rapids
Smolen
Randy Ablem C.R
Ravidy Oman
Asen
John Kell
Buchheister
Denisa Buchheister
Walker’s near no hitter ends in ninth as Pirates sweep
Luke Walker faltered in the ninth when Joe Ferguson hit a leadoff homer, breaking a no hitter bid in the Pirates 7-1 win over the Dodgers. The doubleheader extended Pittsburgh’s NL East lead to 11 games as Walker improved to 4-7 in his first start since June 20.
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Ito
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St. Louis
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Atlanta
Philadelphia
Houston
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Astros
Cincinnati
San Diego
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Pirate
Nicholas Maddox
Brooklyn Dodgers
Old Exposition Park
Gene Alley
Renaldo Stennett
Bill Mazeroski
Gene Clines
Phillips' Win Two-Ball Meet At Northbrook Golf
Mr and Mrs Doyle Phillips shot an 82 Sunday to win the mixed two ball golf tournament at Northbrook. Jerry Rippey and Kay Basset were second with 83, ahead of the teams of Joe Zerbe Jenny Zim merli and Mr and Mrs Jim Howard with 84s. First flight winners were Wally and Ann Pinckney with 93. Second flight went to Ray Dunahugh and Bea Shimek with 99.
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Northbrook Golf Course
Jerry Rippey
Kay Basset
Joe Zerbe
Jenny Zimmerli
Jim Howard
Wally
Ann Pinckney
Ray Dunahugh
Bea Shimek
Cedar Hills Stars Triumph Over Orioles 5-2
Cedar Hills all star team defeated the Community Action Orioles 5-2 at Van Vechten Park Sunday. Scott Ewert doubled twice and singled for Cedar Hills. Norval Dickson and Bruce Mims each had two hits for the Orioles. In an 8 9 all star game John Ades hit two homers to pace Cedar Hills to a 21 1 win over the Braves.
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Community Action Orioles
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Scott Ewert
Norval Dickson
Bruce Mims
Orioles
John Ades
Braves
Colangelo Signs Six Year Suns Pact
Phoenix general manager Jerry Colangelo, 31, signed a six year contract and will become part owner of the Phoenix Suns, the team said Sunday. Terms of the deal and ownership plan were not disclosed.
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Ariz
Jerry Colangelo
Phoenix Suns
National Basketball Assn
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Fragmentary sports routing across cities and scores
A jumble of city names and scattered scores from various regions and teams appears. The text mentions Oklahoma Okemah, Louisville, Richmond, Rochester, Salt Lake, Portland, Tacoma, Spokane, Albuquerque, Memphis, San Antonio, Arkansas, Charlotte, Savannah, Asheville, Manchester, Philadelphia, and others with inconsistent numbers. The meaning is unclear and incomplete.
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Ichita
International
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Richmond Science En
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Salt Lake
Hawaii
Portland
Eyeeee
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Spokane
Steve Ovel Wins C Open Go-Kart Race in Rockton
Rockton Illinois go kart race results show Steve Ovel of Cedar Rapids taking first in the C Open division. Eric Jensen finished fourth in the stock heavy class and Tim Huber placed sixth in the reed light class.
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Ill
Steve Ovel
Cedar Rapids
Eric Jensen
C. R
Tim Huber
Iowa City
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