Gibson Delivers Ninth Inning Single To Beat Astros
In a tense ninth inning at the Astrodome, Bob Gibson lined a bases loaded single to right, scoring Jose Cruz for a 3-2 Cardinals win over Houston after Don Wilson struck out Gibson three times. Other games featured Detroit over Minnesota 4-2 and Montreal extending its win streak to eight with Rusty Staub's five RBIs.
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Weesatche Tourney Opens With Yorktown and Weesatche Wins
Weesatche routed Cuero Jaycees 11 to 1 in five innings under the 10 run rule. Yorktown edged Port Lavaca 5 to 4 in the tournament opener. Tonight Yorktown and Weesatche meet at 7 30 for the opening game while the Cuero Young Farmers face the loser of the first game. Other teams Meyersville Mission Valley and Matagorda also participate with games Wednesday.
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Major League Mandings Schedule Night Showdowns
The schedule lists key night games across the league with Cincinnati at Chicago San Francisco at New York San Diego at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Atlanta St Louis at Houston and Los Angeles at Montreal all set for broadcast and fan attention.
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Monday baseball results and tonight's schedule
Detroit beat Minnesota 4 to 2 and Oakland defeated New York 8 to 2. The day lists no other completed games and schedules New York at Oakland and Washington at California among tonight's matches.
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SMU hires first Black coach in SWC history
Julius Glossen, 27, joins Southern Methodist University as a freshman coach and assistant track coach, becoming the SWC’s first Black coach. His brother Clyde Glossen plays wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills. Elmer Rudd at Houston previously hired.
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Spider Johnson Transfers to Sam Houston Bearkats
Huntsville Texas reports Lawrence Spider Johnson a star on Houston Wheatley state champion teams has transferred from the University of Texas to Sam Houston State. He will join his brother Clarence with the Bearkats.
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Aloe Speedway Stock Car Night Despite Driver Boycott
Five drivers led a boycott over track conditions at Aloe Speedway six miles west of Victoria but the program proceeded smoothly. Nineteen drivers competed before a large crowd with highlight events including the Ladies Powder Puff Derby and the Texas Pursuit Race won by Barbara Pepper and Larry Garvel respectively. Top honors went to Ernie Spence in the 30 lap feature with Bill Allen second and John Ruiz third. numerous winners filled the top ten finishing order as time trials and heats preceded the main event. Special events are planned for the rest of the season with gates opening at 6 p.m. and races starting at 8.
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Heinz Stolz
Charles Kizer
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Howard Dillard
Bengals Beat Steelers in Preseason Showdown 21-13
Cincinnati rides Paul Brown magic to a 21-13 win over Pittsburgh as the Bengals extend their preseason streak to three victories. They jumped to a 20-point first-half lead and withstood a late rally by the Steelers.
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Tigers place Dean Chance on 21 day DL
Veteran right hander Dean Chance was placed on the 21 day disabled list by the Detroit Tigers on Monday and was replaced by relief pitcher Jack Whillock who was purchased from the Montgomery Farm Club of the Southern League.
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Staubach to Start for Cowboys in Texan Rivalry
Roger Staubach will start for the Dallas Cowboys against the Houston Oilers in the Astrodome with Craig Morton limited. Staubach, the 1963 Heisman winner, may play most of the game as Morton could be held out. Oilers coach Fy Hughes plans to start rookie Lynn Dickey after a strong three game showing.
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Lynn Dickey
Kansas State
Smith Holds Narrow Lead in Pepsi Grand Prix Tennis
Stan Smith of Pasadena Calif. leads the Pepsi Grand Prix for the fourth week with 127 points, eight points ahead of Ilie Nastase of Romania in second place as the tour runs toward the season end.
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UPI
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Pasadena
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Ilie Nastase
Romania
Primitive boas lack venom and hind limbs
All boas are non venomous with no fangs and retain vestigial hind limbs. Scientists consider boas among the most primitive living snakes based on these features.
Nicklaus Sets Record for Pro Golf Earnings in 1971
Jack Nicklaus leads money winners after earning 205 463 dollars this year to break Billy Casper's three year record by 295 dollars. The record highlights Nicklaus as the top money earner on the tour through 1971.
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