Austin Bears Capture TVC Crown With 2-0 Victory
Florence a as Black Bears defeat Bruins 2-0 to claim Tennessee Valley Conference title. Ace Mark McClanahan pitcher five-hitter with 11 strikeouts. Larry Ziegler drives decisive two-run sixth? Actually third inning two runs center. Austin improves to 11-game win streak and 8-1 for McClanahan season.
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Indians Hold Lead as AL East Tightens After Orioles Tigers Feud
Indians stay one game ahead of the Tigers and 2½ games over the Orioles as Baltimore edges Detroit 3-2 in a tense AL East feud. Orioles ace Jim Palmer hurls a four hitter and belts a triple, while Ken Aspromonte’s Indians watch from idle day and chase the division.
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Denny McLain Sent to Birmingham by Oakland
Oakland manager Dick Williams cited lack of velocity and a medical issue as reason for optioning Denny McLain to Birmingham of the Southern League. McLain, on a $75 000 contract, will join the A s minor league affiliate after recent struggles and a demotion to the bullpen.
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Five Straight For Gibson Hits Snags and NL Scores
Pitcher Bob Gibson remains winless after five losses as he gave up a Clemente three run homer in a 4-1 loss to the Pirates. Other NL results include Philadelphia 4 Chicago 0, Houston 8 Atlanta 2, New York Mets 5 Montreal 3, and Los Angeles 2 San Diego 1. Dock Ellis notched his fourth win, while Jim Fregosi homered for the Mets in a 3 run eighth inning breakout.
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