Astros' Wilson Loses On Error In Near No-Hitter
Houston ace Don Wilson carried a no hit bid into the eighth inning against Cincinnati but an error by Roger Metzger opened the door. Wilson left after the eighth as Mike Cosgrove allowed a leadoff single in the ninth and Houston did not tie. Metsger’s misplay cost the pitcher a 2-1 loss.
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Tony Perez
Dodgers Rally In 11th To Top Giants 6 3
Dodgers beat the Giants 6 3 as Jimmy Wynn homered in the 11th, preserving a 2 game lead over Cincinnati in the NL West. The win capped a three game set preview in Cincinnati Friday night while other scores included Cards 5 Expos 4 and Braves 5 Padres 3.
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Twins Sell Pitcher Bill Hands to Texas Rangers
The Minnesota Twins announced they sold right hander Bill Hands, 32, to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Hands was acquired from the Chicago Cubs two years ago in a trade that also brought Joe Decker for Dave LaRoche. He posted a 7-10 record last season and a 4-5 mark this year with a 45 season noted. terms were not disclosed, but cash sale was reported with a possible young player or two to be sent later.
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Bill Hands
Texas Rangers
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Twins
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Chicago Cubs
Dave LaRoche
Mets Pitcher Credits Calm on Mound to 1966 Manager
Southpaw Jerry Koosman of the New York Mets credits his calm on the mound to Clyde McCullough, former Auburn catcher who managed Koosman in 1966 at Auburn, New York.
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Hubert Green Leads Southern Open Field In Columbus
Hubert Green a top money winner and local favorite enters the 100000 Southern Open at Green Island Country Club Columbus with six tour wins this year and hopes to rebound after poor showings here in recent years. He faces Forrest Fezier Mason Rudolph and DeWitt Weaver as top threats with Masters Open winner players skipping the event to compete elsewhere. Green emphasizes strong form and ties to Bay Point Golf Club near Panama City while noting his local connections and hot or cold year performance.
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