Astros end Mets slump with Wilson three hitter
Don Wilson pitched seven innings allowing four baserunners as the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 5-1. Jim Wynn blasted his sixth homer with Roger Metzger aboard, and Cesar Cedeno Doug Rader and Denis Menke added RBI singles in a three run fifth.
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All Stars Rally For District Title In Comeback Win
Decatur Dixie Senior League All Stars beat Lauderdale County 2-1 to claim District 1 and earn a spot in the Hueytown state tournament. Down 1-0 in the seventh, Shotty Wagner drove in a run with a double and Bucky Brown scored on a passed ball. Mark McClanahan pitched a four hit, one earned run complete game. Wagner Watterson and Brown led Decatur at the plate.
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Mrs Rawls Leads Open at Winchester in LPGA event
Betsy Rawls shot a three under par 69 at Winchester Country Club to take a one stroke lead in the first round of the $20,000 LPGA O'Sullivan. She mixed pars with two birdies bogeys and an eagle on hole four before settling into seven pars and two birdies on the back nine. Mar Masters of Australia also stood two under par.
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Braves and Hawks Agree on Player Trade
Buffalo Braves trade Don May and Herman Gilliam to Atlanta Hawks for Walt Hazzard and Jerry Chambers. Hazzard led the league in assists last season and averaged 16.4 points per game. May was the Braves' second-leading scorer at 20.2 points per game.
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Morey Maintains Lead as Crenshaw Surges in Southern Amateur
Dale Morey stays level atop the Southern Amateur after a par 72 for 209 aided by a rare eagle and five birdies, while NCAA champ Ben Crenshaw climbs with a 68 to close within three strokes. Gary Koch slips to 212 and Vinnie Giles sits at 214 as the 6,973 yard Country Club of North Carolina hosts the final round buildup.
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Falcons sign Manning and Morning in NFL moves
In football news Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Archie Manning and punter Billy Lothridge has retired. Jets signed tackle John Morning. Rookie Fred Herring was claimed on waivers from Cincinnati. Herman Carter was released by the Falcons, and Steve Kiner was acquired from the Cowboys for a draft choice.
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Palmer Recaps Round With Mixed Strokes At Golf Event
Arnie Palmer says he played pretty well overall but struggled on the third hole with a poor nine iron. He adds he drove well yet irons and putting lagged behind the previous day and he wishes for a few more birdies as he reflects on missed chances.
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Palmer's lone bogey, birdie bursts sustain strong play
Palmer stumbled with two shaky chips on the third hole but saved par with an eight foot putt. He bounced back with a short birdie on the sixth, a 15 foot birdie on the ninth, and a three foot putt on the tenth. Larry Ziegler delivered a dramatic five iron hole out.
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Starr to Undergo Biceps Tendon Transplant Surgery
Packers quarterback Bart Starr will have part of a tendon in his throwing arm replaced at the Mayo Clinic after reporting Tuesday. The procedure, a biceps tendon transplant, aims to reduce inflammation and restore full throwing ability in about 12 weeks. Starr, 37, has led Green Bay to four championships and holds a long NFL record of passes completed and yards.
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Ali Spars with Bugner Ahead of Frazier Rematch
Muhammad Ali sparred two rounds with Bugner as Elllis criticized his in-ring interruptions. Ali praised Bugner as a Great White Hope and planned a seven week return vs an unnamed opponent with possible Quarry bout in September. Ellis battled injuries and three sparring sessions, while partner Johnny Hudgins was hospitalized after a fall with back sprains and bruises.
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Americans Dominate Nationals 13-1 In Dixie Youth All Stars
The American Dixie Youth Baseball All-Stars crushed the Nationals 13-1 at Point Mallard in the Sub-District Tournament. Tim Moore pitched a five hitter over the distance, while John Smitherman and Moore homered. Americans built an eight run fourth inning after a one run third, with key hits from Averitt Deffenbaugh Terry and Newton.
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Hayes Pays To Prevent Kidnapping Amid Cowboys Crisis
Dallas receiver Bob Hayes says he paid 200 to an extortionist to prevent kidnapping his daughter and bombing the home of Cowboys coach Tom Landry and club president Tex Schramm. He left the money at a prearranged spot and received no further threats. Hayes also discussed team tensions and Duane Thomas’s holdout. Also noting Manhattan College basketball adds 24 games and four new rivals next season.
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Boyer Arrested in Portland Disorderly Conduct Charge
Former Braves infielder Clete Boyer posted $53 bail after an early morning arrest by Portland police on a charge of disorderly conduct by profanity. He plays third base for the Hawaii Islanders, in Portland for a Pacific Coast League series.
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Mets Tie Beavers 1-0 In Extra Innings On Grote Home Run
Donn Clendenon went 0 for 5 as the Mets edged the Reds 1-0 in 11 innings. Jerry Grote belted a solo homer to provide the deciding score while Clendenon had eight hits in the first three spring games.
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