Royals Rally Behind Rojas in 63 Victory Over Red Sox
Cookie Rojas drove in three runs with a bases loaded triple as the Kansas City Royals beat Boston 63 Friday night. Rojas, batting .310, also scored the decisive run, while Ed Kirkpatrick homered for Kansas City. The Royals have won nine of ten to close within six games of the West lead.
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Trimmed-Down Lunn Soars To Kemper Lead
Bob Lunn after a 60 pound weight loss shot 66 to take a 135 at Kemper Open. Dale Douglass matched course record with 65 to sit one behind. Mason Rudolph at 137, Tom Weiskopf 133, Miller Barber 133, Larry Ziegler 133, Gary Player 139, Arnold Palmer 141. Palmer optimistic about upcoming rounds.
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Sharman Struggles For Freedom From Stars Contract
Salt Lake City AP Sharman seeks to void his Utah Stars ABA contract to join the Los Angeles Lakers NBA. Owner Bill Daniels counters with a $5 million breach suit, claiming the seven year deal remains in force with disputed pension and option clauses. Daniels testified he bought the team in 1970 and offered changes in 1971, while Sharman resignations and renewals unfolded.
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Austin Leads Eve LPGA Championship At Pleasant Valley
Debbie Austin, from Oneida New York, posted a five under par 68 to take a three stroke lead at the halfway point of the Eve LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Jane Blalock and Kathy Ahern shared the prior round lead but slipped to three behind after rounds of 74.
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Giants win on error in 10th as Mets bungle late
Giants win 3-2 over Mets in 10th after Jerry Grote misplays Tug McGraw pitch allowing Hal Lanier to score. McGraw and Hodges clash over the officiating. Mets drop to 2nd in NL East as Pirates lead. Other NL results include Astros, Reds, Dodgers, Padres wins. Marshall ties game with 9th inning homer.
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Bitter Alex Johnson Reveals Angel Problem
AP reports Alex Johnson, 1970 AL batting champion, benched by the California Angels amid personal clashes with teammates. He accuses some players of anti black attitudes and says racial tensions influence his standing, noting how public remarks differ from clubhouse disputes and recounting his benching and return times.
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Martha retires from Broncos to focus on law firm
Denver AP reports 28 year old free safety Paul Martha retires from professional football. He says his law practice at Reed Smith Shaw and McClay in Pittsburgh makes it impossible to leave the city. Martha played six years with the Steelers before coming to Denver in 1970 in a trade for Walter Highsmith and Wallace Dickey.
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