Mets Beat Pirates 10-2 In Seaver Rally At Three Rivers
Mets win 10-2 after a 27 minute delay at Pittsburgh as Tom Seaver handcuffs the Pirates over eight strong innings. Donn Clendenon goes 3-for-3 with a homer while New York collects 10 hits and 11 walks aided by three Pirates errors to tighten the NL East race. Oakland tops Minnesota 7-3 and Boston outlasts Detroit 11-10 in the other majors action.
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Chuck Hartenstein
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Fights By The Associated Press Highlights Several Boxers
In Tampa Hector Mc Bride of Tampa outpointed Paul Benzant of Puerto Rico and Jose Marin of Tampa while Lorenzo Trujillo of Houston drew. In Dallas Curtis Cokes of Dallas stopped Danny Perez of New York in seven. In Oakland Al Robinson of Oakland knocked out Henry Olea of Phoenix in one round. In Eugene Denny Moyer scored a ninth round TKO over Mike Seyler of Eugene in a middleweight bout.
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al Robinson
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Ore
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Rudy Clay Returns to Ring After Five-Year Hiatus
In Miami a boxing return is announced for Rudy Clay who resembles Cassius Clay and Rahaman Ali in appearance. The 192 pound fighter is set to box Tuesday night at Miami Beach Auditorium as part of a comeback after a five year layoff.
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Chicago
Boxers consider pension plan at WBA meeting
The World Boxing Association studies a pension fund for veterans with 25 pro bouts, available at age 55. Van Nixon and David Ott urged action citing ruined fighters, while Bruneau endorsed the idea as a major help for the sport’s health, with a drafting committee to report tomorrow.
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Cleveland
Ohio Boxing Commission
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New Orleans
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Chuvalo Deemed Medical Risk by Boxing Panel
Montreal AP report says Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo was flagged as a medical risk by Dr. Leon Feldman in a World Boxing Association briefing. Feldman urged reforms and recommended possibly 18 months sidelining for Chuvalo for his health.
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George Chuvalo
World Boxing Association
Leon Feldman
Feldman
Asheville
N.C
Chuvalo
Crampton Lured to U.S. by Golf Money
Bruce Crampton, 34, an Australian star on the American golf tour, arrives in Tulsa for the PGA National Championship with a strong record including recent wins and high earnings. He discusses adapting to the U.S. scene, currency limits, and staying committed to the tour to support sponsors and growth of the game.
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B. Crampton
U.S
Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
American League standings show Baltimore leading with 71 wins and 42 losses, New York, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, and Washington trailing. West Division features Minnesota atop with 69-41, California 64-49, Oakland 64-50, Kansas City 42-71, Milwaukee 42-73, Chicago 42-74. Monday results include Boston 11, Detroit 10. Oakland 7, Minnesota 3. Tonight’s slate includes Cleveland at Oakland and Baltimore at California, with several other matchups noted. National League East lists Pittsburgh 64-61, New York 60-52, Chicago 58-56, St. Louis 53-60, Philadelphia 52-60, Montreal 49-66, Cincinnati 77-39. San Francisco at Chicago and Los Angeles at Pittsburgh are among the games. Leading batting and pitching stats for the season summarize Yastrzemski, Oliva, Killebrew, MuDowell, and others with notable marks in runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, and home runs.
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Clay Wants Court to Allow Fight in Canada
U S Attorney in Houston says it will oppose Cassius Clay’s request to let him fight in Canada. Clay seeks permission to appear at the Maple Leaf exhibition in Toronto on October 18. The case cites a Seventh Circuit ruling allowing Abbie Hoffman to travel to Cuba for research, arguing a parity with Hoffman’s case despite differing convictions and race.
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Americans Lead in Sailing Championship in Marstrand
The United States dominated the world star boat sailing event with Buchan North Blackaller and Beck finishing first through fourth in the second race of the five race series in Marstrand Sweden. Schoonmaker led the first race and sits second overall after two races with 101 points. Other Americans fared well though trailing pack includes Trask Stearns Fletcher.
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Lowell North
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Dick Stearns
Kim Fletcher
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Schoonmaker
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Joerg Bruder
Brazil
V. Vasilievy
Russia
Beek
Bouton Retires From Baseball After 1969 Season
Pitcher Jim Bouton, author of Ball Four, announced his retirement from baseball during a Houston news conference. He cited difficulty with the knuckleball and the desire to avoid extended minor league stints for his family, planning a leap to semipro play near Wyckoff New Jersey and writing a sequel to his bestseller.
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Associated Press
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Spec Richards
Harry Walker
Astros
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New York Yankees
Only One Grass Court Tourney Left
SOUTHAMPTON N Y AP It's a shame Gene Scott said today that America's amateur grass court tennis circuit is down to just one tournament the U S Championships Scott a New York lawyer who Monday reached the second round of the Meadow Club championship noted that Merion Orange Nassau Baltimore Newport Longwood and Forest Hills no longer host such events Only the Nationals known as the Forest Hills event endures Scott seeded second advanced by defeating Rick Fisher 9 7 6 3 in straight sets while other top seeds Ian Guerry Bob McKinley and Dick Stockton were set to start play today PITTSBURGH AP Eli Marovich of Duquesne led the first round of the Pennsylvania Open Golf Championship with a 71 BUFFALO AP The New Buffalo Sabres signed a working agreement with the Salt Lake City Golden Eagles of the Western League
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Associated Press
Tulsa, Okla
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Westchester
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United States
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N.Y
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Lookout Mountain
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St. Ann
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Garden City
Solunar Tables From Knight Guide For Daily Sport
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides anglers and hunters to plan days Around peak activity times so they fish in good territory or hunt in good cover to maximize sport potential.
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Sarazen criticizes modern golf courses overwatering
Gene Sarazen, visiting Twin Cities and Hazeltine National Golf Club, says today’s courses are overwatered and can become swampy after rain. He compares today’s game to 30–40 years ago, notes longer perceived yardages, and praises Hazeltine while criticizing some doglegs and course architecture.
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Associated Press
Chaska, Minn
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Nicklaus
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Albuquerque Dodgers top Arkansas 5 to 4 in Texas League
Albuquerque Dodgers defeated the Travelers 5 4 in Texas League action. Dodger starter Dave Allen improved to 4 1 while taking one loss. Ed Gagle hit his 11th and 12th homers for Arkansas in the second and ninth innings, with Danny Napoleon and Jose Cruz adding home runs in the seventh and eighth.
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