Greenberg defends 1938 season and Ruth record
In 1938 Hank Greenberg hit 58 homers, two shy of Babe Ruth’s 1927 mark, and says anti Semitism had little to do with it. He notes few hate mails then and recalls Ruth’s enduring legend. Aaron nears Ruth’s career record amid hate mail, while Greenberg portrays calm, present minded success and support for Aaron.
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Patriots rally for tie with Raiders in exhibition action
In the Cleveland windup, Patriots and Raiders played to a 17 17 tie as veterans will start but rookies get long looks. Mike Phipps and John Brodie opened at QB, with Spurrier and Sipe/ Reed also considered.
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Indians Stop Strom Slump With 4-1 Win Over Brewers
Brent Strom ends a 10 game winless streak with four hits allowed and earns a 4-1 victory in Cleveland's second game of a Sunday doubleheader against Milwaukee. George Hendricks hits his 21st homer, Oscar Gamble adds two hits and a sac fly as the Indians win 6-0 in the opener. Other AL scores: White Sox over Rangers in both games. Tigers over Yankees. Twins top Royals. Red Sox beat Orioles. A’s defeat Angels.
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Cookie Rojas
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Tomy Harper
Niekro spins no-hit gem to topple Padres 9-0
Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro pitched a 9-0 no hitter over San Diego, the first NL no-hitter this season and the Braves’ first since Spahn’s 1963 feat. Niekro improved to 11-5 as he walked three and struck out four, while two Padres reached on infield errors. In other NL action, Dodgers beat Giants 4-3, Reds toppled Astros 7-1, Cardinals split with Mets, Expos edged Cubs 3-2, and Pirates downed Phillies 4-1.
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Secretariat's post upset burnished by Whitney loss
Secretariat, Meadow Stable's star, saw his aura bruised by a stunning upset in the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. Union Saturday rallied to win as Secretariat finished a length back, with track conditions drying after rain. The setback sets up a potential rematch with Riva Ridge in Belmont's September match race.
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Judy Rankin wins third LPGA tournament of year
Judy Rankin, the No. 1 money winner, won her third LPGA event of the year with a 72 for a four under par total 212. She defeated Debbie Austin by three strokes amid four disqualifications for improper relief from free wires. Rankin, from Midland Texas, earned $5,250 and has 11 career LPGA wins.
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King Riggs Set Date for $100000 All
Billie Jean King, 29, and Bobby Riggs will meet in a September 20 heavyweight tennis televised duel in Houston’s Astro Dome with a winner take all $100,000 purse. The best of five sets match will air on prime time with Roone Arledge and Jerry Perenchio promoting and Howard Cosell handling play by play.
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Hope Star Sports Saturday Scores and upcoming games
A dense recap shows St Louis beating New York 4 to 3 and Philadelphia 11 to 4 while Montreal defeats Chicago 6 to 1. Several Sunday results include St Louis 34 New York 2 and Atlanta routing San Diego 9 to 0. Scheduled Monday games feature Chicago at Montreal and Houston at Cincinnati among others.
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Solunar Tables From Knight's Tables For Planning
The schedule of Solunar Periods is taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods.
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Cubs beat Travs and other Texas League results Sunday
Memphis Blues beat the Arkansas Travelers 6-1 behind Wayne Kirby who improved to 2-2. Midland Cubs toppled Arkansas 6-1 as Jose Ortiz homered once and Ken Szoykiewicz added a two run shot. El Paso Sun Kings outslugged Alexandria Aces 12-6 with Billy Smith driving in three. Amarillo Giants crushed Shreveport 8-0 as Allietta and Smith paced the offense with multiple hits and RBIs. Arkansas outhit the Cubs 8-7 but Gary Junge kept the Travelers at bay.
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