Twins surge from cellar to second place in doubleheader sweep
The Minnesota Twins climbed to second in the American League West after sweeping Oakland in a doubleheader 8-7 in 12 innings and 6-2. The win sparked a seven-game streak, with Larry Hisle and Roy Smalley driving key moments. Other AL games saw Baltimore beat Detroit 4-3, Boston edge New York 5-4, Cleveland over Milwaukee 4-3, and Chicago 2-1 past California. In relief, Reggie Jackson provided Baltimore’s late offense, while Rich Gossage ended a seven-game skid for the White Sox. Mitchell Strickland and Billy Williams were named outstanding players in East-West All-Star events in Greensboro.
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City Swim Meet Opens at City Lake Pool
The medley events kick off the two day High Point community swim meet with about 750 swimmers from nine area teams competing. Tonight features the medley at 7 pm and Tuesday includes butterfly freestyle and the free relay at 7 pm.
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Allen Jay Sets Grid Meeting
An organizational football meeting will be held this evening at 7 30 at the Allen Jay field house according to assistant coach Barry Zachary. Players hoping for a spot on the Jaybird tear this season should be on hand.
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Niki Lauda suffers injuries as crash halts European Grand Prix
At the Nuerburgring race Briton James Hunt won in a McLaren Ford M23 after a 17 hour stoppage caused by a wreck 6 miles from the grandstand. Lauda led the standings with 58 points, while Hunt moved to 44 and Scheckter to 34.
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Seahawks Rally Fails to Overcome 49ers in Preseason Opener
Seattle coach Jack Patera praised his team after a 27-20 defeat to San Francisco. Jim Zorn sparked a late comeback with two passing touchdowns and a rushing score, but the 49ers built a 24-0 lead. San Francisco’s Delvin Williams, Larry Schreiber, and Kermit Johnson provided key scores, while Bruce Gossett added field goals.
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Outgrown Olympics Debate Shakes Montreal Masters
Montreal AP reports post Games debate on Olympic soul and purpose. Berlioux laments loss of spirit as politics and diplomacy overshadow sport. Americans tally 34 golds with standout relay wins while Shorter and Stones miss key titles amid medals from East Germany and others.
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Crenshaw nets win with 278 at Pleasant Valley event
Nervous under par 70 for a 72 hole total of 277 earns Crenshaw a sponsor exemption rookie year 1973 at Pleasant Valley. He closes with 70 to finish 278 and win 22800 lifting year earnings to 213000. Elder falters to 74 final round tying for third at 279 as McLendon leads at 281 with 76, Player misses money with 293.
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Golf money standings with several players and scores
The list shows players led by Brian Allin with $40,000 and totals like 72-67-68-70-277. Ben Crenshaw has $22,300 and 10-67-71-70-278 while Lanny Wadkins shows $10,800 with 65-7-69-69-279. Other names include Lee Elder, Bob Menne, John Lister, Bob Wynn, Mark Hayes, Rex Caldwell, George Burns and Tom Jenkins with various scores.
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Wynn's Engine Tune Up Promised To Quiet Valves
An oil treatment claims to restore engine performance in 10 minutes while you drive. It targets crankcase contaminants and sticking parts to dissolve deposits and quiet valves and lifters, promoting smoother highway travel. Sky City Stores advertises Wynn's Engine Tune Up for immediate improvements.
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