Umpire Bernice Gera Breaks Barrier in NY Penn Debut
Bernice Gera, 40, became the first woman umpire in professional baseball’s New York Penn League, officiating a doubleheader in Geneva. After a disputed call at first, she ejected Auburn Phillies Manager Nolan Campbell, then resigned after the seven innings, offering no comment beyond her resignation.
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Minor 'B' Giants claim Central League title with 11 straight wins
The Minor B Giants clinched the Central League championship by winning 11 straight games. Front row left to right: Greg Hargett, John West, Keith Harp, Mathew Faris, Tracy Hill, Kinton Gillette, Jim Smith. Second row includes Scott.
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Braves Win 1-0 Behind Milian’s Seventh Inning RBI
Felix Millan lined a run scoring single in the seventh as Atlanta beat Los Angeles 1-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. Tom Kelley tossed his first major league shutout, allowing only three hits all singles. Earl Williams and Kelley opened the seventh with two outs to set up the scoring play.
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Mets Pile Up 11-0 Loss As Seaver Slips In St. Louis
New York ace Tom Seaver was battered for 10 hits and seven runs in a fifth inning eruption as the Mets were shut out 11-0 by the Cardinals in a nationally televised game. Cards shelled Seaver and sent him to a rough setback, prompting questions about his form.
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Crenshaw and Kite Tie NCAA Golf Title
Cape Coral Florida AP Ben Crenshaw sank a 25 foot par putt on the final hole to tie Texas teammate Tom Kite for the NCAA Golf Championship as the Longhorns clinched their second straight team title.
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Samford U. States Top Cage Dates
Samford University will play a major college basketball schedule next season highlighted by Birmingham games with NCAA runner-up Florida State and Oklahoma. The 25-game slate includes 14 meetings with major programs and a possible designation as a University Division member in October. Samford also hosts Pan American and South Alabama in Birmingham with road games at Houston and other majors. Ron Harris, hired last month as head coach, will bring back four starters and seven lettermen from a 9-46 season.
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Auburn Baseball and Track Standouts Earn Honors
Auburn outfielder Joe Haefner a senior from North Chile New York named to Academic All-America first team after hitting .338 this season and driving in 35 runs in 31 games with eight homers and 12 steals. Track results note Williams won 100 yard dash in 9.4 and placed second in 220 20.9 at Golden West meet. Dull threw discus 199-5 and won with 189-11. Reese ran 13.8 high hurdles and was seventh high jump at 6-8.
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Auburn signs two wrestlers and three track signees
Haefner leads Auburn all SEC honors and ranks high in RBI and total bases while maintaining a 2.27 GPA. Jon Sundell signs a wrestling grant in aid after a 47-7-2 two year prep record at Odeholt Arthur High School. He may compete at 158 this fall. Also, Auburn track signees Johnny Williams, Bret Dull, and Harold Reese shone in national meet action last week.
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Snead Wins World Senior Pro Title in Scotland
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia defeated Britain’s Ken Bousfield 3 and 2 over 36 holes to claim the World Senior Professional Title for the fourth time. Bousfield led early but Snead ran off seven straight holes including four pars and three birdies to seize control. Snead previously won the title in 1964 1965 and 1970.
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