Aaron exits with cramps after 710th homer
Hank Aaron hit his 710th career homer in the third inning off Don Carrithers but left the game in the fourth with severe stomach cramps. He remains four shy of Babe Ruth's 714 record as Atlanta beat the Giants 10-4. Aaron had four homers in July, boosting his season average to .288. Pirates 11 Cubs 3 and Padres 5 Astros 3 also reported in brief.
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Red Sox Win Keeps AL East Hopes Alive
Boston managers voice a needed win as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 4-3 to trim Baltimore’s lead and stay in the chase. Oakland routs Kansas City 13-0 behind Vida Blue in front of a season-high crowd. Cleveland tops New York 3-2 as Ted Ford drives in Cleveland’s early runs. Regular action also includes Milwaukee over Detroit 6-5, Minnesota over Texas 5-4, and California over Chicago 7-1.
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House To Lift NFL Blackouts This Season
AP reports the House Commerce Committee moves to end local TV blackouts for sold out NFL games. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Torbert Macdonald, would require a blackout ban if games sell out 72 hours before kickoff. Senate approval was already secured by a wide margin. Pete Rozelle indicated the league would act promptly if federal law bans blackouts.
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Cards Acquire Jets Maynard In Undisclosed Draft Deal
The St Louis Cardinals obtain Maynard from the New York Jets for an undisclosed draft choice. Maynard, 36, a 15 season veteran, is expected to aid the youthful receiver corps led by Mel Gray Bobby Moore and Walker Gillette. He has 632 receptions for 11816 yards and 88 touchdowns in his career. The Jets receive cap relief and a veteran mentor for the Cards pass catchers.
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Shiner Chosen Falcons starting quarterback for season
Atlanta coach Norm Van Brocklin named veteran Dick Shiner as the Falcons regular season starter. Shiner edged Pat Sullivan and Bob Lee after rising as favorite in recent weeks. The team opens the season Sunday at New Orleans while waiving Bernard Antonisse, Herbie Phillips, Josh Brown and Louis Neal.
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Arkansas quarterback Scott Bull’s shifting 1972 path
Arkansas quarterback Scott Bull, rated No. 1 at the Razorbacks, moved across positions during the 1972 season in Fayetteville. He began at tight end, shifted to fullback, then strong safety before settling at his final post.
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Ford Hurls Braves Win
Hank Aaron hit his 710th career home run to move within four of Babe Ruth's record, but left the game with stomach cramps. The Braves beat the Giants 10 4 in Atlanta before 2872 fans as Aaron's 37th homer of the season came off Don Carruthers after a walk to Darrell Evans.
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Weese Out Injured as Ole Miss Looks to Lyons
Weese suffers a knee injury in the 24-6 win over Villanova and will miss four to six weeks. Coach Kinard expects Lyons to regain form with more playing time after 47 snaps since 1971. Ole Miss meets Missouri in Columbia this Saturday while other SEC teams prep for upcoming games.
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