Stargell’s ninth‑inning homer lifts Pirates past Dodgers
In a dramatic finish, Willie Stargell hits a two‑run shot in the ninth to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3‑2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers after Willie Davis had put LA up 2‑0 with a two‑run double. Davis earlier homered, Dave Cash doubled, and Al Oliver drove in the tying run.
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Sparky Lyle Reigns as Yankee Bullpen Spark in Comeback
In New York, Sparky Lyle bursts from the bullpen car as organist Toby Wright plays Pomp and Circumstances. The 28 year old left hander sits near 41 mound appearances this season with 28 saves and 4 victories, lifting the Yankees in late innings while recalling his journey from Dubois Pennsylvania to the majors with Boston and New York.
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George Weiss, Yankee Architect, Dies at 78 in Greenwich
Longtime baseball executive George Weiss, instrumental in building the Yankees’ farm system and later founding the Mets, died at his Greenwich, Connecticut home eight years after suffering a stroke. He guided the Yankees to nine pennants and seven World Series titles during 1932 to 1955, and his influence stretched to players and managers across New York baseball.
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State Softball Tourney Opens Friday at Multiple Venues
Alabama's State Men's Fast-Pitch Softball tournament starts Friday night with 16 teams competing in a double elimination format. Games are at Delano Park Point Mallard and Herman Bailey Field. Teams include Decatur Merchants 1st Local 52 Surgical Steel Bama Auto Sales Revere General Beauregard Central Motors Alabama Seamless Scottsboro Merchants Mutual Oil Union 76 Fire Department and Houston.
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Frankie Teardrop a Knicks star eyed for film role
Walt Frazier of the New York Knicks is identified as Frankie Teardrop in an NYT profile. The piece notes his hoop prowess and described movie casting plans, including a screen test at Kutsher's Hotel where he served as Basketball Director.
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Brundage Faces Political Fight as IOC Moves On
Avery Brundage, 84, plans to step down as IOC president amid a boycott threat from African nations over Rhodesia participation. He warned against political interference, saying national committees could be dropped and teams disqualified. Brundage noted concern over his successor as the crucial Olympic movement weighs Rhodesias stance and conditions. The successor election is expected at the preOlympics IOC meeting in Munich with the plenary session opening August 21.
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