Niekro Shuts Down Pirates For Fourth Straight Win
Braves ace Phil Niekro pitched his fourth consecutive complete game, beating Pittsburgh 4 1 as Atlanta moved to 12-4 lifetime against the Pirates. Oliver homered for Pittsburgh, while Atlanta rallied in the seventh for four runs. Hank Aaron extended his hitting streak to 12 games as the Braves clawed back and preserved a 4 1 lead.
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Baseball Leaders from AP All Stars Top League Averages
The Associated Press lists leading hitters and pitchers in the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Barry Bonds and Darin Darwin among NL batters with high averages, and Kaat Woodson Locker among top pitchers with perfect records and sub two run averages.
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Baseball scores and leaders from a busy game night
Summary of multiple MLB games including Jimmy Stewart tying with a pinch two run triple. Lee May homered for the Astros in the ninth. Al Santorini took the loss. The Mets rallied to tie in the eighth on Rusty Staub and won in the 14th after Tug McGraw relief. Braves beat Pirates with four in seventh. Phil Niekro earned win. Cubs beat Reds as Fanzone highlighted a four run fourth. Burfeindt wins Birmingham event. LPGA earnings rise to 9,719.57. Strikeouts leaders Carlton and Seaver noted.
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Norris to Speak at Somerville Road Church of Christ
Lanny Norris University of Alabama defensive back from Russellville will speak at worship services Sunday at 10 a m and 6 p m at Somerville Road Church of Christ in Rev. Granville Tyler's absence. Norris is the son of Rev. Billy Norris who preaches for the Phil Campbell Church of Christ.
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Braves Beat Pirates in Low-Scoring Classic
Atlanta edges Pittsburgh 4 to 3 as A Oliver and B Robertson drive late runs. Pitcher Niekro earns the win, with Williams handling defense and Aaron credited with a stolen base in the tight matchup.
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Southeastern Louisiana Clinches First GSC Track Title
In a rain-delayed two team finals Southeastern Louisiana won the Gulf South Conference track title with 138 points while Delta State followed at 76. Troy State Livingston State and Jacksonville State participated on Friday but no longer competed after finals were postponed. Troy scored 21 points, Livingston 2, Jacksonville none.
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Willie Mays Trade Talks Stir Giants Mets Interest
Willie Mays arrived in New York amid questions on a potential Mets Giants trade. Giants officials reportedly sought young players for the veteran outfielder as talks restarted after Mays was directly involved, reflecting donor sentiment for their 21-year star.
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Archibald Talks Doubleheader Toughness and Nationals Path
Archibald, star pitcher, says pitching two days in a row is demanding but doable if the arm stays healthy. He notes a third game could follow after a rest day. The Region 17 winner advances to Miami and then to the national junior college tournament.
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Eye Ball Open Tees Off Today At Colonial Tournament
Bruce Crampton and other top players arrive for the Colonial National Invitation Tournament in Fort Worth. The event attracts massive gallery interest labeled the Eye Ball Open with nine of the top ten money winners in a 102 man field.
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