Astros Regain West Lead With 9-5 Victory Over Reds
The Houston Astros surged to a 9-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Jones Park lifting Houston into first place in the NL West. Cesar Cedeno went 4-for-4 with three runs as Pat Kenney and Doug Rader homered and drove in multiple runs. Reds pitcher George Culver earned the win in relief while Sparky Anderson lamented missed opportunities including Johnny Bench with bases loaded in the second.
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Doug Rader
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Cincinnati
Harry Walker
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Wayne Simpson
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Tony) Perez
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Tom Egan
White Sox
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McLain Claims Readiness for Athletics Pitching Return
Denny McLain arrived in Oakland to discuss his future with owner Charles O. Finley amid his minor league stint in Birmingham. He says his arm is in shape and would pitch for the A’s if the club wants him. Oakland notes a five-man rotation and has not promised a return before the All Star break.
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Goodyear Clips Cedar Mus Barbershop 2 0 In Cedar Hills
Goodyear ranked Cedar Mus Barbershop 2 0 with Bishop getting a triple and 4 double in boys major league action Thursday at Cedar Hills Minor league scores include Schillig's nipping Gibson Realtors 44 Eby's tapped Karr's Skelly 105 Ty Van Horbeck had three hits and Brian Champarbelted a homer for Eby's now 6 0 May City Lanes edged Me Too 2 1 IBEW slipped by Mr G's $5 Pee Wee contests Minor girls saw Sandys rip Jenkins Carpet Cleaners 20 14 and Welly Way beat UAW Local 299 25 9 In Major Vicki Garin hit two homers at Midwest Investment routed El Mar Acres motel 27 10
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Wilson Tops Harding 9 7 In Baseball Thriller
Wilson raised its middle school record to 3 1 with a 9 7 win over Harding at Hayes Field. Russ Smith and Randy Jacobson each doubled for Wilson. In the seventh eighth grade game Harding won 16 6. Jeff Thompson contributed two doubles and four RBIs for Harding while Rick Samek went 3 for 3 for Wilson.
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All-American Transfer Tops Sandy's 7 6 in Little League Play
Kenny Nearad hit two home runs for All-American Transfer as they edged Sandy's 7 6 at College Community in Intermediate action. John and Ed's Service hammered CSA 4 5, May City beat Boston Fishery 14 4, and Welty Way defeated T and K Rooting 21 9. Benn Rogen Bimmers homered for John and Ed's.
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Amana to Give 2 Cars for Ace in Golf Event
Amana officials announce a hole in one on No 13 at Finkbine on July 17 wins two deluxe cars. A 1972 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron goes to the pro and a Plymouth Satellite Sebring-Plus to his wife. Proceeds from tickets at $5 go to the I Club Scholarship Fund Inc.
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Amana
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Iowa City
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Dake Wins At Farley In 25-Lap Latemodel Feature
Dake, from Cedar Rapids, led at the halfway point and held on to win the 25 lap latemodel stock car feature at Farley Speedway. Fred Horn of Marion finished second while another driver from Lisbon took third. Glen Martin of Independence and Dr. Al Mayner of Winthrop were heat winners and Beckman took the semi. Racing on the half mile dirt track resumes Saturday night.
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Darrel Dake
Cedar Rapids
Farley | Speedway
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Fred Horn
Lisbon
Glen Martin
Independence
al Mayner
Winthrop
Beckman
Sacrifice Fly Secures M F L Ninth Straight Win
Dennis Schultz delivered a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh to propel M F L to its ninth consecutive Upper Town victory, defeating Postville 32. M F L stands 23-4 in league play with a strong 41 in the standings.
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Dinter
Martiny Seon
Coriett
Center Point Girls Rally Behind Kirk and Pace in 26-14 Softball Win
Karen Kirk and Thomas Pace fueled Center Point with two home runs and two doubles, while Amy Thomas added four hits as Center Point defeated Alburnett 26-14 in a Wednesday girls high school softball game.
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Kingston All-Comers Track Meet Tonight
Kingston stadium hosts the second of five all-comers meets for boys and girls finishing fourth to sixth grade, starting at 6 pm with events open to entrants from area schools and clubs.
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Kingston Stadium
Bucks star Kareem Abdul Jabar welcomes daughter Habiba
Milwaukee AP reports Bucks star Kareem Abdul Jabbar has become a father. His wife Habiba gave birth to a daughter named Habiba on May 15. It is the couple’s first child.
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Allen Leads All Star Balloting For American League
New York AP Dick Allen of the Chicago White Sox maintains a commanding pace in the American League All-Star fan balloting with over half a million votes. He leads Norm Cash of Detroit by about 1,185. Brooks Rabin-gon tops the third-base voting while Reggie Jackson, Bobby Murcer, and Carl Yastrzemski lead the outfield. Other leaders include Tony Oliva and Carlos May, with numerous White Sox and Orioles notable in early tallies.
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Salamus Wins Battle Of Wapsie Unbeatens
Calamus defeated Lowden 42 in a clash of previously unbeaten Wapsie conference teams. Calamus improves to 4-4 and Lowden to 4-1.
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Colts Owner Involved In Bizarre Rams Sale Talk
Los Angeles reports reveal carrier of the Rams sale saga with Baltimore Colts owner Carroll Rosenbloom and Robert Irsay of Skokie, Illinois. Rams president Bill Barnes confirmed ongoing discussions over a complex deal with tax and depreciation issues, while bidders like Carlos Romero and Hugh Culhanehouse floated figures. The Rams have been on the market for over a year as executives seek a satisfactory arrangement amid heavy speculation.
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Sanger on Pole For Mid Season Hawkeye Downs Race
Ed Sanger of Waterloo will start on the pole with John Moss of Iowa City on the outside as the halfmile dirt track hosts a Slap feature at Hawkeye Downs on Friday night. The lineup fills the first row with Sanger, Moss, and five more from Keokuk Marion Gedar Rapids and Winthrop along with Bill Beckman and Roger Dolan. The preliminaries begin at 8 p.m.
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Iowa City
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Jones and Dulin Lead High School Summer Basketball
David Jones scored 45 points as his No 6 team beat No 2. Jim Dulin tied 34 as No 4 edged No 4 in Jane Boyd summer league action. High scorers highlighted the high school league standings and results.
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Taft 9th Slams McKinley In One-Hitter Victory
Dave Alberts pitched a one hitter to lead Taft 9th grade past McKinley 5-0, improving Taft to 2-2. McKinley finished 2-0 in seventh-eighth grade action with a 7-3 win. Stout and Schladetzky had two hits for Taft. Hawk and Gallagher, Abbia Askinler were held hitless.
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