McLain wins 24th as Tigers rout Indians for pennant talk
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain improved to 24-4 with an easy 8-3 victory over Cleveland. Horton homered twice for the Indians, while McLain cited focus and control as keys. Manager Jaye Smith praised McLain’s concentration as Detroit builds momentum toward a possible pennant and McLain mused about a 30-win season.
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Texas League All Stars Top Astros In 12th Inning Win
Texas League All Stars edged Houston 8 7 in 12 innings at Arlington as Carl Morton drove in the winning run with a line single. George Gerberman scored the decisive run after a steal and groundout, while William Boehler earned the win in relief and Lars Penalver pitched for Houston. The All Stars totaled 15 hits to the Astros 12 as Houston battled back to force extra innings before the Texas league squad prevailed.
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Cubs Ambush Cardinals in NL encounter
The Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis 7-3 as Billy Williams hit a two run homer and Bill Hands secured an eight hit outing to improve to 14 6. The Cardinals lost their sixth in a row to the Cubs. Williams homered for the 20th time this season and has tallied five in the last five games.
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Namath Shoes Fail to Hex Oilers in AFL Showdown
In Houston Namath at the Astrodome watched the Oilers surge past the Jets 28-16 as Beathard threw three TD passes and Namath's knee kept him sidelined. Jets fashioned 161 total yards while Houston racked up 337 offensive yards and bounced back from a prior win over Washington. Parilli replaced Namath late, connecting on a 21-yard TD to White. Beirne added a 61-yard drive cap. Off the field, Ron Kramer retired from NFL play and Jerry Richardson joined Chargers, while Joe Williams was released by the Rams.
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Clemente Hints at Retirement Over Shoulder Injury
Clemente, 34, says he may retire if his ailing shoulder does not improve, revealing the injury during spring and a slow season that leaves him batting .279. He won the 1966 NL MVP and is coming off a .357 average last year. He hurt his shoulder in a February fall at his San Juan home and has seen Pittsburgh doctors with no winter healing guarantee.
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Cardinals Hopeful Hart Leads Revival After Offseason Turmoil
St Louis coach Charley Winner remains cautious about the team’s prospects as he credits improved unity and a stronger offense. Key players include Jim Hart, Jackie Smith, Dave Williams, and young receivers Busch and Lee. Defensively concerns center on linebacker depth and the middle. A Roosevelt Nobel Peace Prize note closes the piece.
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Football TV Costs Push Networks to Tighten Spending
In the U S and Canada football remains popular with sellout crowds but networks fear saturation. Executives say no net makes money on football yet they refuse to drop contracts as costs outpace advertising. NBC CBS and ABC plan about 11 million in football bids but may sell only about 75 percent.
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Satchel Paige Seeks Pension With Braves Return
Satchel Paige signs with the Atlanta Braves seeking pension eligibility after 158 days, joining on August 23 for the rest of the season and remaining with the club in 1969. Braves president Bartholomay lauds Paige as a living legend and pushes pension inclusion to please fans. Paige notes he will prove himself on the field while hinting at his age and enduring love for baseball.
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Baseball standings and results from today's games
American League batters and leaders listed with averages and home runs. National League standings show St Louis Chicago and Los Angeles near top with records and run differentials. Monday results include Chicago over St Louis and Atlanta over Cincinnati, with multiple late schedule notes.
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Oldtimers of Golf Prove Skill in Exhibition Loss
In Kansas City AP report Byron Nelson and Jug McSpaden, both veterans of the 1940s, show still sharp play despite losing to Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in a best-ball match at Dub's Dread on a 7900-yard course. Nelson, 56, displays smooth swing while McSpaden, 60, remains a strong competitor.
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Dolphins 1970s Pro Prospects Preview by George Wilson
Pro Charts IRRAY OLDERMA PROSPECTUS previews the Dolphins with coach George Wilson assessing growth and goals. Griese, Norton's contract, Csonka, Kiick, Clancy, Twilley, Noonan, Roderick, Moreau, Urbanek, and a rebuilding line are discussed amid ratings for offense, defense, kicking, and special units.
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Solunar Tables Schedule for Fishing and Hunting
The article presents Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish or hunt during Major and Minor periods using Central Daylight Saving time. Major periods start at listed times and last about one and a half to two hours. minor periods are shorter.
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