Fisher Delivers Two-Hitter as Braves Top Phillies
Hank Fischer pitched a two hit shutout over Philadelphia for Atlanta as he moved into a streak of three complete games in four starts. The right hander also drove in the lone run in the second inning and lowered his ERA to 1.93. Willie Stargell drove in five for Pittsburgh in a 12-8 win over St. Louis, while Juan Marichal earned his 10th straight victory for the Giants in a 6-3 win over Los Angeles.
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Retail Establishments Count Surges Across Country
The nation reports 1,857,280 retail establishments reflecting broad growth in commerce. Analysts note expansion across regions and sectors as consumer spending remains robust.
Standings and tonight's MLB games in the American League
The American League standings show Cleveland leading with a .667 mark at 84 wins. Minnesota Baltimore New York Washington and Los Angeles follow in order with mixed records. Tonight's games include Baltimore at Cleveland Chicago at Minnesota Boston at Cleveland and Kansas City at Los Angeles with Estrada Donovan and other pitchers listed for the night.
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Crax Lose 8th Game In Row
The Atlanta Crackers lost their eighth straight International League game despite their best pitching of the year. Toronto won the doubleheader 2-1 in the nightcap after taking the opener 7-4, with Larry Osborne and Jim McKnight delivering key homers for Toronto. Syracuse, Rochester, Jacksonville, and Buffalo posted varied results in other games.
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Athletics Hit Twelve Homers In KC Doubleheader Sweep
In Kansas City, the Athletics belted 12 homers as they swept a doubleheader from Minnesota 7-4 and 8-7, pushing the four game total to 24 homers in the series. Finley’s fence-shortening strategy and acquisitions Colavito and Gentile fueled a prolific long ball spree at Municipal Stadium.
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First Non-African Views Kilimanjaro in 1848
A report notes that Mount Kilimanjaro was first seen by a non-African in 1848. The encounter marked the mountain's entry into widely recorded exploration narratives involving European explorers.
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Kentucky Grid Ace Phelps Signs With Alabama
Bardstown high scorer Herbie Phelps signed a grant-in-aid with the University of Alabama. The 5-9, 168-pound fullback, who attended Ote Kentucky Home School, scored 292 points as a junior and 313 points last fall, also starred in track.
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Northern Dancer heads to Preakness after Derby win
Kentucky Derby winner Northern Dancer heads to Baltimore for the May 16 Preakness as Horatio Luro remains nonchalant about the Triple Crown pursuit. Jockey Bill Hartack praised the colt while Willie Shoemaker offered no excuses after Hill Rise failed to overtake in the Derby.
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Gallagher Hurls Southern League No-Hitter as Knoxville Sweeps
Knoxville pitcher Doug Gallagher threw the first no hitter of the 196 Southern League season in a 3-0 win over Asheville and a 7-0 victory in the nightcap. Budigfel homered and drove in three as Knoxville backed the gem with solid support while Birmingham, Columbus, and Chattanooga posted wins elsewhere.
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