Wynn's Grand Slam Sparks Astros Past Pirates in 9-8 Win
Houston's Jim Wynn delivered a fifth inning grand slam and sparked a ninth inning rally as the Astros defeated the World Champion Pirates 9-8. Wynn batted .379 with five homers and 16 RBIs in 15 games. Roberto Clemente homered for Pittsburgh, which saw Giusti take the loss in a rough night for its bullpen.
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Vida Blue Signs $63 000 Oakland Contract
Vida Blue and Oakland owner Charles O Finley reached a settlement under Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhns pressure. Blue will sign for a straight $63 000 for one year and join the Athletics in Boston with a three week wait to pitch.
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Toms Lose To Shiner In Narrow 4-2 Defeat
Cuero Toms dropped a heart breaker to Shiner by 4 runs to 2 on Monday evening. Shiner scored four runs on four hits and two errors, while Cuero tallied two on a wild pitch and an Saenz single. Winning pitcher Janicek struck out nine. R Saenz took the loss with five strikeouts.
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Major League Results From National League and American League
United Press International reports a slate of games with New York defeating San Francisco 6 to 4 in nine innings and Houston beating Pittsburgh 9 to 1. Reggie Smith and Willie Stargell contributed home runs in the NL action while in the AL no games were scheduled. The column closes with a Wilde quote on books and morality.
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Probable pitchers and matchups for today
The scoreboard lists daily pitching rosters with times for games across the league. Reed faces Hands in Atlanta at 2 30 p m while Preuss starts for Houston against Pittsburgh Briles 140 and Gullett meets Wise in Cincinnati Louis.
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TV Guide Regret: Il Messaggero Guides Flashbacks
Rome uses a humorous guideline from Il Messaggero to help viewers distinguish current scenes from flashbacks in a TV series. The paper suggests if the leading character has a mustache it is current, and if his lip is shaved it signals a flashback.
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Major League Leaders By United Press International
National League top batters include Kingman SF Wynn Hou Aaron Atl Santo Chi May Hou MV Santo Chi May Hou Ord LA Luzinski Phil Colbert SD four. American League leaders list Darwin Minn Allen Chi Cash Det Cardenas Cal May Chi May Mil Murcer NY Duncan Oak Howard Tex two. RBIs feature Kingman SF 18 Wynn Hou 16 Tolan Cin May Rader Hou Davis LA Powell Robinson Ball Allen May Chi Howard Tex 11 13. Pitching honors show Sutton LA Nolan Cin McDowell SF 3-6 Carton Phil 3-1. AL notes Blyleven Minn 3-0 Wood Chi Coleman Lolich Det 3-1. 16 pitchers tied with 2 victories.
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Rodriguez Wins Byron Nelson in Playoff Drama
Juan Rodriguez defeated Billy Casper in a playoff at Preston Trail to capture the Byron Nelson Golf Classic, breaking a four year drought with a birdie on the playoff hole and earning $25,009. Casper earned $14,300 and praised his game after a strong showing. Other top finishers included Bruce Crampton, Charles Coody, and Bill Robinson tied for third at 275.
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Standings and results in Eastern and Western Division finals
Standings show New York leading Virginia and Indiana and Utah in the best of seven Eastern and Western Division finals. Monday results list New York 146 over Virginia 136 and Indiana 117 over Utah 113 with Tuesday games upcoming.
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