Niekro Aims for 20 Wins After 10th Victory
Atlanta right-hander Phil Niekro reached 10 wins this season by shutting out the Chicago Cubs on a two hitter. He said spring training set a goal of 20 victories and noted he is halfway there with the Braves topping the Cubs for their first win in 1969 over Chicago. Hank Aaron hit his 16th homer as Atlanta celebrated.
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Who Did I Hit Alou Collision Ends Injuries
Jesus Alou of the Houston Astros fractured his left jaw and suffered a concussion after colliding with Pirates shortstop Hector Torres while chasing a pop fly. Matty Alou visited from the Pirates and said the collision occurred during the game.
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Pirates Defeat Red Legs 11-5 in comeback playoff win
Sandy Cunningham sparked the Pirates with key hits as Randy contributed a later game single. Dale Prater walked four times and Mark Hill drove in two, sealing an 11-5 victory after the Tuesday 5-5 deadlock and one inning playoff. Red Legs, led by Mike Pritchard and Bill McInnis, managed four singles. In Hartselle, Don Cowan homered twice to fuel a 6-4 White Sox loss as Andy Smith fanned 10 for the Braves in a 7-2 Cotaco win.
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Golf's Grand Slam In View For George Archer
Houston AP George Archer aims for the grand slam in the United States Open field of 150. He lists favorites Bert Yancey Billy Casper Gary Player and others while jokingly dismissing himself as unable to get off the first tee.
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True Blue Shines as A's Rout Savannah in opener
Birmingham pitcher Vida Blue nicknamed True Blue delivers a one hitter, Esking the Athletics to a 15-1 win over Savannah in the Southern League opener. Gene Tenace and Dwain Anderson drive in multiple runs. Rick Henninger picks up Savannah’s first win in the nightcap 3-1. Asheville edges Montgomery 10-9. Columbus loses 1-0 to Charlotte as Arlie Burge drives winning run in ninth.
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Alcindor Target Of Law Suit
Los Angeles Star basketball player Den nns Grey seeks 750000 damages from Lew Alcindor after an altercation last Saturday. Grey, who has a wired jaw, claims Alcindor punched him breaking the jaw. Alcindor offered to pay medical expenses. Grey’s suit seeks punitive and general damages plus potential lost salary.
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