Niekro Delivers Win and Braves Protest Upset
Phil Niekro pitched seven hits to a 7-2 Braves win over the Cubs and learned from an umpire that Atlanta’s protest of a rainout in Montreal was upheld. The game was to be resumed from the point it was called and Niekro projected a win that felt like one and a half.
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Phillies Lose 1-0 in 10 Inning Setback to Giants
Philadelphia drops a 1-0 decision to San Francisco after committing five errors including two by Dave Cash and a critical misplay that letVon Joshua reach third. John Montefusco pitched five-hit shutout as Glenn Adams delivered the game’s decisive double.
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Flyers Clinch Cup as Bernie Parent Dominates Sabres
Flyers goalie Bernie Parent earned his second straight Conn Smythe as Philadelphia beat Buffalo 2 0 to capture the Stanley Cup. Parent stopped 32 shots and posted a postseason shutout record tying performance as Bill Clement sealed the win with 2:47 remaining.
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Massachusetts House Backs No Interest on Early Season Ticket Sales
The Massachusetts House rejected a bill that would require professional sports teams to pay interest on season tickets bought more than a month before opening game. The measure failed 45 to 0. Proponents argued buyers deserve interest on advance sales. opponents cited feasibility of issuing small payments to all holders.
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Amy Alcott Qualifies for 1975 Ladies PGA Tour
Amy Alcott aged 19 from Santa Monica California is among 16 women who qualified for the 1975 Ladies PGA golf tour.
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Niekro Masterful Until Reuschel Homers Ties Braves Cubs
Niekro dazzled five innings as the Braves led 1-0 behind him. Rick Reuschel tied the game with his first major league homer after beating the knuckleball later in the sixth. Repeatedly, Reuschel timed Niekro’s fastball to stay in the duel. Foolish Pleasure and Ruffian are noted as unbeaten two-year-olds in 1974.
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