Hank Aaron’s two homers pace Braves over Cardinals
Hank Aaron hit two solo homers driving the Atlanta Braves to an 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Aaron’s 15th of the season and 688th career, plus two run shots by Marty Perez and Dave Johnson, gave Atlanta its fourth straight victory. Phil Niekro earned the win, improving to 5-2.
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Pirates Rally Past Astros In Six-Hit Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 4-1 as Don Wilson faltered in the fifth inning. Al Oliver and Willie Stargell drove in two runs, Bob Moose earned the win, and Houston scored on a Tommy Helms run. Lee May extended a 10-game hit streak with a double and a single.
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Decatur Boxers Take Five Of Nine in Golden Gloves
The Decatur Golden Gloves team won five of the first nine matches at the Decatur Boys Club in its second home meet. Results include Greg Elliot defeating Bob Coleman in a unanimous decision and Ivan Elliot also winning unanimously for Decatur, with several other close decisions across Birmingham, North Birmingham, Courtland, Pensacola, Huntsville, and Florida champions noted.
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Mays Homer Lifts Mets Past Dodgers on Oldtimers Day
Willie Mays, 42, hit his 655th career homer to break a 2-2 tie in the third inning, guiding the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. An unusual seventh inning double play helped preserve the lead after Dave Lopes doubled and Buckner scored in the first.
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Weiskopf Seizes Three Stroke Lead At Philadelphia Classic
Tom Weiskopf surged to a three stroke lead in the third round of the Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarst Valley. He fired a seven under par 65 to a 203 total, while Lee Trevino withdrew after a 77 and a 218 total. Jim Barber fell from the lead with a 76 as Hale Irwin moved into second with 70 for 206. Forrest Ferrell stood one behind irwin at 207.
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USGA Senior Amateur Championship in Lake Forest
The USGA men’s senior amateur championship is scheduled September 17 through 22 at Lake Forest Illinois. Top senior players from across the nation will compete for the title at the Lake Forest club.
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