Two-Hit Cosgrove Delivers for Astros in 1-0 Win
Houston lefty Mike Cosgrove came on with one out to blank the Phillies 1-0. He improved to 2-0 while Tommy Helms hit his third homer of the season for the Astros. Cosgrove scattered four walks and four strikeouts, escaping in the early jam and sealing the victory with key outs.
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Pro Baseball At A Glance: Wednesday Probable Pitchers
AIF lists Wednesday lineups and probable pitchers for many games. Bahnsen faces Cleveland Arlin in a 7 p.m. EDT start while Minnesota visits Baltimore and Milwaukee travels to Texas among numerous NL and AL matchups with noted pitchers such as Gullett Capra Lonborg Gibson and D Acquisto listed for various venues.
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Harper Seeks 11th Virginia PGA Open Title
Chandler Harper a Ports mouth native and four time Virginia PGA Open champion aims for his 11th title at Red Wing Lake in Virginia Beach. The 60 year old USGA champion faces arthritis and shaky putting but vows to compete as about 150 pros and amateurs start the 72 hole medal day event with Banks Guyton, Jennings House and Claude King among the favorites.
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Grich's Three Homers Power Orioles in 10-2 Win
Bobby Grich drove in six runs with three consecutive homers to pace the Baltimore Orioles past the Minnesota Twins 10-2. Grich hit solo, three-run, and two-run shots against Joe Decker and Tom Burgmeier, marking the first three-homer game at Memorial Stadium. Tommy Davis added two RBIs, and Ross Grimsley won to improve to 7-7 after a 13-hit Twins attack. The only Orioles miscue came on a grounder boot by Grich that allowed an unearned run in the first inning.
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Expos Rally Behind Cox To Edge Reds 2-1
In Cincinnati, rookie Jim Cox hit his second major league home run to spark a ninth inning rally as Montreal edged the Reds 2-1. Ernie McAnally pitched a two hit game, while Clay Kirby faltered and Expos stranded nine runners through the night.
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Cards Blank Giants 3-0 Behind Foster's Five-Hitter
Alan Foster pitched a five-hitter in his first start in three weeks and drove in the game's first run as St. Louis defeated San Francisco 3-0. Lou Brock, on his 35th birthday, singled and stole his 41st base, scoring on Joe Torre's first-inning hit. Bake McBride later scored on Tom Heintzelman's hit to cap the scoring.
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Giusti Leads Pirates To 2-0 Victory Over Dodgers
Veteran reliever Dave Giusti in his first start since 1970 worked seven innings and allowed five hits as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0. Bruce Kisner worked the eighth and Daryl Patterson closed the ninth to complete the win, extending Pittsburgh's streak to five games.
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Chisox Beat Indians 7-3 Behind Kaat
Jim Kaat earned his 200th major league win as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-3. Dick Allen and Jorge Orta each hit two homers, aiding a nine hit attack. Allen opened the scoring with a bases empty shot in the first inning.
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Murrell Drives Braves Past Mets with Four RBIs
Ivan Murrell drove in four runs including a bases loaded triple and a homer as Atlanta beat New York 6-1. Rorie Harrison allowed six hits and struck out six to earn his sixth win, while George Stone took the loss after an error and walks opened a decisive inning.
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Padres Triumph Over Cubs 9-4 Behind Freisleben
Padres rookie Dave Freisleben drove in a run with a single and doubled while combining on a six-hitter with Bill Greif to defeat the Chicago Cubs 9-4. Freisleben’s two hits and three runs supported a 7-1 Padres lead sparked by two Chicago errors and three stolen bases.
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ACC Awards 1976 Cage Tourney to Landover Maryland
The ACC will hold the 1976 basketball tournament at the Capital Center in Landover Maryland March 4-6 marking the first time the event is scheduled outside North Carolina. It returns to Greensboro for 1977 and 1978 under a one year contract.
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Bobby Jones Signs Contract With Rockets
AP Sports Writer reports Bobby Jones a 6 foot 2 defensive standout from North Carolina signed by the Denver Rockets on a multi year ABA deal. Officials gave no price but sources say the six year pact exceeds 15 million. Rockets owner Frank M Goldberg praised the move as highly significant for the ABA and the Rockets.
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Royals Blank Brewers 7-0 in twilight opener
Paul Splittorff pitched a two hitter and Amos Otis and John Mayberry hit homers to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 7-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a twilight doubleheader. The second game was postponed by rain and will be made up Aug. 23 as part of a two night doubleheader.
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How Long Now? Foster Reign Nearly Ended In Draw
Albuquerque AP report details a disputed 145-144/148-143/144-144 draw between world light heavyweight champion Bobby Foster and Argentine Jorge Ahumada in Albuquerque. Officials ponder investigation after a potential card alteration claim. Foster, 174 pounds, 5 inch reach edge, defends title with next bout under consideration.
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