Mets Sneak Thief Agee Stages 2-1 Victory Over Dodgers
Tommie Agee stole home in the 10th to lift the New York Mets past the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. Reliever Jim Brewer faced bases loaded with two outs as Cleon Jones batted, Agee shouted a warning and sped home, crashing into the catcher and umpire. Other NL results included Cubs over Braves 11-1 led by Hundley Santo and Williams, Reds top Cardinals 4-0, Pirates crush Astros, Giants beat Expos opener then lose, and Phillies rally over Padres with Gamble delivering the decisive hit.
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His Only Hit Sends Melton To Hospital
Chicago White Sox slugger Bill Melton tied a major league record by fanning seven times in a two night doubleheader with Detroit. He finally connected on his last at bat but hit it with his left arm and landed in the hospital. The Sox still beat the Tigers 5-2 in the first game and the nightcap went to Detroit.
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Corry Little League Stars Clinch Northern District Title
Corry Little League All Stars topped Wesleyville 8 to 2 to seize the District One northern division championship. Pitcher Jim Powell went all nine innings, fanning six and allowing four hits as Corry rallied for five runs in the second inning and three more in the fifth. Tim Wetmore led a nine hit attack with two hits while Powell and Wetmore each had two safeties. The win sets up a district final Monday at Olin Bracken Field against French Creek Valley Central.
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