Toy Cannon Fires Twice Beats Phill In Extra Innings
Houston star Wynn nicknamed Toy Cannon homered off Dick Selma in the 11th to lift the Astros 1-0 over the Phillies. He later drew a $100 fine for helmet tossing after a called third strike from Steve Carlton. Other NL action: New York beat Cincinnati 2-1. Chicago 4-0 over Los Angeles. Pittsburgh shaded San Diego 2-1. San Francisco defeated St. Louis 6-1. Montreal split a doubleheader with Atlanta 7-4 and 2-0.
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Venus Triumphs Over Neptune in 17 to 8 Softball Clash
Venus dominated Neptune in girls recreation softball with a 17 8 victory. Chris Heacox earned the win while Barb Brant took the loss. Holly Andrus and Heacox hit home runs and Kathy Walsh Cheryl Still Cindy Grant Heacox and Sue Sorenson added triples.
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EUMC Late Surge Tops Congregational
The Evangelical United Methodists staged a dramatic late rally to beat Spring Creek Congregational 18 17 after trailing 17 7 going into the bottom of the final inning. Barry Bugbee hit a triple and Denny Bennink homered in a nine hit inning, while Gary Swackhamer earned the win for EUMC and Rev Ronald Stafford took the loss. Rainouts were rescheduled for Thursday July 6 at Corry Area High School fields.
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Palmer Puts Oriole Bullpen To Work
Jim Palmer delivered a rare relief appearance as the Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 4 3 0 Friday night. Grant Jackson closed after loading the bases with two out in the ninth. It extended Baltimore’s win streak to eight, while Detroit, Oakland and Kansas City won elsewhere in the AL.
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NBA Players Threaten Strike After All Star Fines
The NBA board fined nine of eleven All Star players for playing without owner permission after a unanimous vote. Fines equal to game pay would go to charity. strike threats emerged from the Players' Association led by Larry Fleisher. Connie Hawkins and Paul Silas had permission from Suns owner Dick Bloch. Julius Erving case and merger talks discussed.
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Palmer Clings To Lead At Open As Fractured Scores Mount
Arnold Palmer, despite late birdie troubles, is within a stroke of the leaders after two rounds at Pebble Beach. The field remains tight with Nicklaus and Wadkins among six players at even par 144, while Trevino battles viral pneumonia and keeps hope alive with a 72.
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