Cubs Dramatic Ten-Run Rally Stuns Cardinals 12-0
Cubs erupt with a two out seventh inning rally against St. Louis to post a 12-0 win. Bill Bonham doubled twice in his first major league hits as Chicago pounded 20 hits and eight scoreless innings. Pirates blast five homers to beat Phillies 14-4 while Braves sweep Reds 18-10. Mets sweep Expos in a doubleheader, and Astros edge Giants 5-4 ending San Francisco streak.
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Yankees Belt Senators 12-2 Behind Swoboda Debut
Ron Blom hit his first major league homer in his return from the minors as the Yankees crush Washington 12-2. Ron Swoboda, just traded from Montreal, contributed a first inning RBI single amid other key hits by Alou Murcer and Gibbs. Vida Blue and Gilbreth highlighted other AL action, while the Mets swept Montreal in the NL.
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Expos
Penske drivers pace toward record Schaefer 500 time trials
At Pocono International Raceway pace predictions hit 175 mph for the Schaefer 500 first-round trials. Mark Donohue led practice at 171.3 mph as dust storms closed the track. Pete Revson and several others posted 169 mph or higher, with Unser, Leonard, Andretti and Foyt among top contenders for the pole spots.
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Joe Leonard
Mario Andretti
Bobby Unser
A.J. Foyt
Jim Malloy
White Sox blast Angels to extend fifth straight win
Chicago rides a five game win streak to a 24 triumph as Lefty Williams benches Alex Johnson amid internal strife in the Angels. Johnson defends himself while the White Sox, led by a five hit outing from John, threaten to rise from last in the AL West.
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Perez Leads with Seven Hits in Reds doubleheader loss
Tony Perez of Cincinnati collected seven hits including two home runs as the Reds lost both ends of a doubleheader to Atlanta 8-6 and 10-3. Vida Blue of Oakland threw a five hitter and struck out 12 for his 16th win, a 7-0 victory over Kansas City.
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Sterling Steals Past Camanche in Five Inning Win
Sterling Fresh-Soph baseball battered Camanche 12 to 1 in five innings as eight Sterling players swiped bases. Stew art led with three steals and Batman two, while Sterling had eleven hits and Camanche committed eight errors. James earned his second win of the season, fanning eight and allowing four hits.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Highlight
East and West divisions show Baltimore Cleveland New York Chicago leading with mixed records. Weekend games feature multiple battles including Baltimore at Boston and California visit Chicago with key pennant implications across leagues.
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Filion Opens Wide Lead In World Clash Standings
Herve Filion has widened his lead in the world clash to 34 with 28 victories in the latest surge, bringing his year total to 177 while William Gilmour sits second with 143. Gilmour's purse earnings top $633,782 through June 21, with Del Insko runner-up at $553,306 as top money winners, and veterans Billy Haughton entering the top ten with $260,636 as Grand Circuit season looms.
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Keith Waples
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Webster
Sox Lead Pack with Three Quarters Left in Little League
Rock Falls Little League standings show Sox leading with 9 wins and 2 losses, followed by Pirates 7 2, Indians 6 4, Yankees 6, Cubs 6, Cards 5, Tigers 3, Braves 3, with Marty Bowman and Tim Fiorini among top home run leaders. Recent games: Yankees over Tigers 7-2. Indians 10-9 over Cubs. Pirates over Braves. Soxs 10-7 over Cards. winning pitchers Jim Cecil, Terry Blackburn, Tim Carins, and Tim Fiorini.
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Sharf Named Rockville High Basketball Coach
Sharf, a Western Illinois University freshman coach last year, is named basketball coach at Rockville High School. He replaces Don Smith who resigned to become assistant at Georgia Southern. Sharf is a St Joseph’s and Rensselaer High School graduate and son of St Joseph’s athletic director.
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