Mets Triumph 2-0 as Seaver Shuts Out Cubs in Canada
Tom Seaver hurled a five hitter for a 2-0 Mets win over the Cubs in Toronto, boosting New York’s lead to five games in the NL East. Ed Kranepool provided the other run with an RBI single and a sixth inning homer, while Chicago dropped to 53. The Cubs fell further as Philadelphia won, widening the Cubs’ deficit. Mets pitching has held opponents to few runs, fueling a late pennant push with 11 shutouts in 35 games. Hodges praised his club’s defense and confidence as Seaver improved to 3-7 on the season.
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Willie Mayt Hobbled by Injury in San Francisco
Willie Mayt of San Francisco strained a knee while chasing a pitch from Houston’s Denny Lamaster. He struck out, grounded out, then threw an error and was removed from the game after reporting he did not feel well.
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Hoople’s Week 2 Predictions From Hoople System
Hoople remains confident in upset wins and favored picks across major games. Predictions include Kentucky over North Carolina State and Missouri over Texas Tech, with most top matchups tipping the first-named team to victory.
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Britain Leads in Ryder Cup at Southport
Britain’s Ryder Cup captain Eric Brown praised youth while leaning on veterans as the team trailed the United States 4 to 3 after Thursday’s foursomes. Sam Snead’s Americans planned stronger play in Friday’s eight matches with top pairs including Nicklaus-Sikes and Trevino-Littler. Mild, dry weather drew about 10,000 spectators to the seaside links as the tough greens tested putters.
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Olivares Named Fighter of the Month by Ring Magazine
Mexico’s Ruben Olivares, who captured the world bantamweight title by stopping Lionel Rose in the fifth round, was selected as Fighter of the Month by Ring magazine on Tuesday.
Purdue Linebacker Kyle Signs CFL Tryout With Riders
Purdue star linebacker Chuck Kyle has signed a five day tryout agreement with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in Regina. The move marks a brief audition for the Purdue veteran after three strong seasons.
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Vikings Force Bratkowski To Retire by Boschuyler Jr
The Vikings force veteran quarterback Zeke Bratkowski to retire and join the bench behind Bart Starr and Don Horn as Green Bay hopes to waive him. Earl Morrall signs with Baltimore while Johnny Unitas starts for the Colts. Joe Namath prepares to start for the Jets amid a knee injury update. Gail Cogdill signed by the Falcons as three rookies are cut. Datiels waived by the Cowboys and Theofiledes waived by the Redskins after signing Frank Ryan to back up Jurgensen.
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Prairie Eighth Graders Rout Anamosa 18–0 in Victory
The Prairie eighth grade football team defeated Anamosa 18 to 0 on Thursday. Ti Kay scored on two runs, 36 yards and one yard, while Steve Uelze added a two yard rushing touchdown.
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