Friday's Card Postponed in Connie Mack League Tourney
Heavy rain forced postponement of the Connie Mack League Regional Tournament games. Martinsville vs Kingsport was halted after 4 1/2 innings, with both teams 1-1 in play. Today the 3 p.m. game remains Martinsville versus Kingsport, 6 p.m. Pensacola vs Atlanta, and 8 p.m. a rematch winner vs the Pensacola-Atlanta winner.
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Rain Postpones Phils Braves Game in Atlanta
Philadelphia's clash with Atlanta was halted by rain after a 2 hour 11 minute delay. The Braves led 1-0 on Joe Torre's second inning homer when rain interrupted play. the game will be completed as part of a twi night doubleheader on Saturday.
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Yastrzemski Leads Red Sox Past Tigers 13-9
Carl Yastrzemski collected four straight hits including three singles and a double, scored three runs, and drove in two to power the Boston Red Sox to a 13-9 win over the Detroit Tigers. The visitors scored in every inning except the fourth, aided by four sacrifice flies and two unearned runs from Detroit errors.
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Bob Tillman
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Norm Cash
Pirates Rally Past Reds In 13 Inning 14 11 Victory
Manny Mota delivered a two run single to spark a three run 13th inning rally as the Pirates outslug the Reds 14 11 in a four hour game that tied the major league record with 11 homers. Art Shamsky homered three times for Cincinnati and drove in five, while Bob Bailey had two hits and five RBIs for Pittsburgh.
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Petty and Pearson Lead Bowman Gray Myers Memorial Field
Richard Petty and David Pearson share the favorite’s role as the Myers Memorial at Bowman Gray Stadium nears. Junior Johnson’s return from retirement remains uncertain while a 250 lap NASCAR Grand National main event headlines a night of races. Bobby Allison looms as a bold challenger after recent wins on similar short tracks.
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Oakland Raiders Boost Depth At Receivers And Running Backs
Oakland coach John Rauch faces a headache with depth after Art Powell Clem Daniels signed and return. The Raiders boast top receivers Fred Biletnikoff Larry Todd and a wealth of backs led by Daniels with Todd Banaszak and veterans Hagberg Dixon. Quarterback remains unsettled with Flores Wood, while new linemen Tyson Flint Keating bolster the line as San Diego looms in the AFL west race.
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Associated Press
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John Rauch
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Art Powell
Clem Daniels
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Billy Cannon
Ken Herock
Tom Mitchell
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Pete Banaszak
Miami
Roger Hagberg
Hewritt Dixon
Denver
Tom Flores
Dick Wood
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San Diego
Dick Tyson
Tulsa
George Flint
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Dave Grayson
Warren Powers
Howie Williams
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Kentucky
Banks Guyton Set To Accept Pro Position At Tuscarora
Richmond AP Two time USGA Open champion Herb Hooper resigns as assistant at Willow Oaks Country Club. Jack Isaacs confirms Hooper is no longer employed and may join the pro tour. Banks Guyton reportedly resigns to accept a pro position at Tuscarora Country Club in Danville, with Tuscarora verifying negotiations and a contract mailed but not yet returned. Hooper confirmed an offer as an assistant at Hampton Country Club, while contemplating tour plans.
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Chisox Edge Angels 1-0 In Hill Duel
The Chicago White Sox defeated the California Angels 1-0 as two wild pitches by Dean Chance allowed Pete Ward to score the lone run, with Tommy John tossing a four‑hit game to push Chicago to an 8th straight win and 21st victory in 30 after the All‑Star break. John improved to 11‑6, Chance fell to 8‑14.
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Harmon Killebrew Powers Twins To 6-2 Win Over A's
Harmon Killebrew hit his third homer in three games, a two run blast in the first inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Athletics. Jim Perry earned the win, improving to 6-5, as the Twins built a 5-1 lead with a second inning rally. Cesar Tovar drove in a run with a fourth inning double and Rollins later scored on an error. The A's scored an unearned run in the fifth. Killebrew's 25th homer capped the big first inning burst.
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Jack Fisher Hurls Mets To 6-2 Win
Mets erupt for five runs in the third inning and Jack Fisher dominates the St. Louis Cardinals. Washburn loses for the second time in 10 starts as Fisher earns his ninth win. Piche relief and strong Mets offense pace the 6-2 victory in St. Louis.
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Whitworth Leads After First Round At Lady Carling Open
Kathy Whitworth shoots 35 35 for 70 to lead the Lady Carling Open at Turf Valley CC Ellicott City Md Judy Torluemke is two strokes back with 72 defending champion Carol Mann trails with 77 Leaders list includes Jessen Kina Spuzich Wilson Caponi Creed Ollen Hagge Rawls Phillips Romack Davis Haynie Prentice Zavichas and others.
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Cubs Defeat Dodgers 2-1 in ninth inning rally
Chicago Cubs rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 as George Altman delivered a bases running hit in the ninth off Don Sutton. Ron Santo scored on Altman's bad-hop single after Billy Williams tied the game with a double driving in Beckert. Beckert beat out an infield single to start the ninth, setting up the dramatic finish in Los Angeles.
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Gale Sayers Leads Bears To 13-10 Win Over Packers
Chicago Bears edged the defending NFL champion Green Bay Packers 13-10 in a national exhibition. Gale Sayers, despite two rushing yards in the first half, set up a third period score and ran for a TD as Rudy Bukich passed to Joe Marconi for a 10 yard first-half score.
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Orioles Split Twi Night Program Against Senators
In New York, Gary Bell earned his 13th victory as the Indians edged the Yankees 3 2. Bell carried a four hitter into the eighth before a rally. Tiant finished the ninth. Wagner hit his 18th homer in the eighth for Cleveland. In Washington Baltimore won 2 1 behind Frank Robinson’s 34th homer off Richert before the Senators tied the nightcap 4 1 with Harrelson, Valentine and King homers. Drabowsky earned the win in the opener. Richert took the loss in relief in the nightcap.
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Willie Mays Delivers 1-0 Victory With Homer
Willie Mays hit his 27th homer of the season bringing the Giants a 1-0 win over the Houston Astros. Gaylord Perry earned his 18th victory with a three hitter while Cuellar took the loss. Mays connected off Cuellar to cap a ninth inning rally as San Francisco moved within two of Babe Ruth on the all time list.
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Bills Rout Broncos 25-3 in Exhibition Opener
Buffalo Bills overwhelmed the Denver Broncos 25-3 in a Friday night exhibition. Butch Byrd scored on a 4-yard run and Booth Lusteg kicked four field goals to ignite and sustain the Bills’ win in Buffalo.
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