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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1976

Page

5

Mets Rally Past Phillies In Ninth For 5-2 Win

Wayne Garrett delivers a bases loaded pinch hit triple in the ninth as the New York Mets erase a 2-0 deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2. John Milner and Bud Harrelson sparked a key rally after Jim Kaat exited, with Tug McGraw sealing the comeback.

Philadelphia Wayne Garrett New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Phils Mets Jim Kaat Dave Kingman John Milner Jerry Koosman Bud Harrelson Kaat Leon Brown Gene Garber Fd Beanepony Harrelson Garry Maddox Eitcher Bob Boone Kranepool Brown Garber Kingman Tug McGraw Garrett Roy Staiger Ollie Brown New York Philadelphia Harresonss Bowass Allen ER Allen Phila- Selpnid New York Schmidt Stalger Vi Garrer Hr—O Brown Rowa Marrelsod OH Reregso Komsmanswell Lockwood

Little League Bees a Betxats and Other Scores

In a mixed set of lines several youth leagues show results including Little League Bees a Betxats with a 21 point swing by Thompson armot and VEW 1 Excmarge 0. Other items mention Goyer Sergva and Wavercay Nat with varied scores and teams like Riverside Fiela and Pony League & Procer 2. Bsn Amusement NPW UD Spercrompe G11 appear as listed contests and standings.

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City Softball Scores Across Local Parks

In Baltoo Park, Shack WL Jetterson Standard beat Ceveland Cio 1 to 4. At Cedarbrook Field, Veter! Veroical shut out Lee Street 11 to 1. Other games featured Barker Hart 7, CIC Tre Des es 11, King Beet 1, Sreakers 3S, Calvary Nazarene, Marna Eweon, Dan Amaries, Slee Memorial 7, First Baptiy 6, and Church of Gad W.

Baltoo Park Shack Jetterson Standard De&ees Ceveland Cio Courtry Corners Laure Greve Cedarbrook Field Veter! Veroical Lee Street Barker Hart CIC King Beet CE & Sreakers Calvary Nazarene Baryove Se Marna Eweon Inset Agansa Dan Amaries Stonewall

Anderson Bumps Allison Off Pole At Charlotte Modified Race

ARCA driver John Anderson from Warren Michigan captured the pole for the Patriot 30 Modified Championship at Charlotte Motor Speedway beating Bobby Allison. The event as the richest in NASCAR Modified division and a prelude to the World 600. Anderson posted a speed of 114.59 mph to top time trials, while Allison in a Hermet car recorded 163.996 mph for the 76 car field.

ARCA Anderson Allison Charlotte N.C Automobile Racing Club of America John Anderson Deep South Bobby Allison Charlotte Motor Speedway Warren, Mich David Pearson Alison Midwest Gus Daytona Talladega

Brutal Call Ends Bretts Near No-Hitter in Anaheim

Ken Brett, nearing a nine inning no hitter, blamed a controversial infield hit call on Jerry Remy’s grounder that deflected past Jorge Orta. Chicago won 10 in extras as Brett lamented the missed chance, recalling a similar near-miss in 1974.

Chicago Steve Renko Darold Knowles Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Montreal Renko Knowles Jerry Morales Manny Trillo Anaheim Ken Brett Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees California Angels Jerry Remy White Sox Jorge Orta Don Merry Long Beach Independent Press Telegram Remy Brett Merry Bill Melton Angels Pittsburgh San Diego Padres Fred Kendall Fred Kendal Dick Williams

Tigers star Ron LeFlore extends hitting streaks this season

Detroit leadoff man Ron LeFlore expands long standing single season hitting streaks as he approaches the Tigers' 229 game mark and leads the AL with a .392 average. Fans chant LeFlore after his two run homer in a 6 2 win over Baltimore, while he remains focused on his play and the crowd reaction.

Arlington Jim Fregosi Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals Jim Sundberg Roy Howell Bill Singer Joe Heerner Paul Splittorff Singer Fregosi Tom Grieve NEW York Boog Powell Frank Duffy Cleveland Indians New York Yankees George Hendrick Charlie Spikes Yankee Rudy May Dick Tidrew Powell Indians Sparky Lyle Alan Ashby Duffy Spikes Cleveland Frank Robinson Robinson Dave Phillips Phillips Buddy Bell Bill Kunkel Rich Garcia Lon DiMura Rick Manning Larvell Blanks Bell Rico Carty Willie Randolph Yankees Thurman Munson Mickey Rivers Manninget Riverset Blanksts Rwhitell Gbeiljo Munsone Pruittio Chemblisth Cortydn Pirnielistin Hendrichlf Gnetfestoy Randolph Jpowellth Pruitt Piniella Riwvers Peterson Biboy LaRoche Bmay Lyle Wr—Peterson Detroit Ken Singleton Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Ron Leflore Tiger Leflore Doug DeCinees Baltimore Dave Duncan Singleton Jerry Manuel Joe Coleman Lee May Tony Mager Coleman Bobby Grich Grich Detroit Tiger

Newly Refined Fork Ball By Bill Travers Shocks AL Hitters

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Bill Travers refined a fork ball that confounds American League hitters and enhances his 1.90 ERA. Travers, 42, backed by catcher Darrell Porter, compares the pitch to Frank Tanana’s changeup and Wilbur Wood’s knuckler, while crediting arm surgery and rehab for his return to form.

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