Niekro Throws Braves First No-Hitter Since 1961
Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves pitched a no hitter against the San Diego Padres, improving to 11-5. Catcher Paul Casanova, praised for his handling, and the crowd of 8,748 watched as Niekro relied on knuckleballs late, with two errors aiding the Padres and Don Zimmer noting the difficulty of hitting Casanova.
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Braves Knuckleballer Niekro Fires No-Hitter Against Padres
Atlanta's Phil Niekro spun a 9-0 no hitter for the Braves v San Diego, the first by a Braves pitcher since 1961 and the fifth no hitter of 1973. He walked three, struck out four, and received a standing ovation after retiring eight and two third innings.
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Nichols Wins Dramatic Westchester Playoff for 50 000
Bobby Nichols clinched the Westchester Golf Classic in a playoff after drilling an 18 foot eagle putt on the final regulation hole and a birdie on the first playoff hole. He finished 272, seven under par, tying Bob Murphy on a 6,614 yard Westchester Country Club layout.
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Lisk Doubles Twice In Pirates Victory Over Phillies
The Associated Press reports Richie Zisk doubled twice, driving in runs and setting up Pittsburgh's first tally in a 4-1 win against Philadelphia. Dock Ellis earned the win, while involved plays featured Stargell, Oliver, and Giusti relief. Cincinnati, St Louis, Montreal, and Los Angeles results follow in a wide-ranging box score recap.
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