Ruffian Puts End to Great Match Race After Injury
Ruffian, favorite at Belmont Park, shattered a right ankle during The Great Match Race with Foolish Pleasure. Owner Stuart Janney humaneely destroyed the filly after surgery failed to save her. Foolish Pleasure won the $225,000 first prize as Ruffian declined after an on track breakdown.
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Gaylord Perry Back So's His Spitter Amid Controversy
AP reports Perry back with Texas, praised for seven hit 7-0 win over Minnesota to sweep doubleheader. Perry, accused of using the spitball, snapped an eight game losing skid dating to May 27. Clyde Wright earned his first win of the season in the opener. Toby Harrah homered in both games. Jim Fregosi added in the nightcap.
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Pirates thump Cubs 18 to 12 in opening doubleheader
At Wrigley Field Chicago, Pittsburgh unleashes a 20-hit barrage to beat the Cubs 18-12 in the first game of a Sunday doubleheader. Stargell Parker Stennett Oliver lead the offense as Renie Stennett homers and the Pirates tally in every inning but the ninth. Second game washed out.
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Elks Defeat Vets In Two To Win Little League Crown
The Elks clinched the best-of-three playoff by routing the War Vets 7-0 in two straight. Pitching by Kotz Calderone and Pager held the Vets to four hits. Calderone starred by driving in a run, while Paver and Joncas provided key runs and solid defense as Corry hosts upcoming all stars.
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Jeff Brown Advances In All-Stars
Jeff Brown was among nine of 48 chosen to advance in regional all star competition after strong showing Saturday in Dubois. Brown pitched the final inning, struck out the side, and earns a trip to Indiana State College on Wednesday for further all star action.
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CJ Widens League Lead in Industrial Softball Thriller
Corey Jamestown powered by Roy Benedict fueled a 18 hit attack as CJ beat McInnes Steel 11 9 to stretch its lead in the Industrial Softball League. Benedict socked two homers and a ground rule double while Rich Skales three safeties in a high scoring victory that moves Meinnes into second place with four for Ben.
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Meadville Names New Grid Boss for Bulldog Football
Meadville Senior High School hires Jack Hyland as head football coach and biology teacher. Hyland previously led the 1962-69 Bulldog squad and returns after stints at Holinboro State College and private industry. He follows resignations of Dave Hilbert and Barry Morrison as the program seeks better seasons in the Northwest Football Conference.
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Youth Prevail In Challenge In Catholic Youth Softball
The Catholic Youth of St. Thomas Field beat Catholic Youngsters 13 to 2 in a playoff rematch. Jeff Webster returned to pitching after a 2.5 year layoff, tossing a six hitter before relief by Mark Chase and Tank Schwab. Schwab Chase and Joe Gerzina homered. Cragg led the losers with bunt singles and Van Tassel and Hornick produced triples. A second re-match is planned.
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