Major League Baseball Roundup Daily East and West Standings
National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with a 68 41 record and Montreal trailing, while West leaders Cincinnati 67 42 push Houston and Los Angeles. daily results include Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 0 and New York 5 Atlanta 0. American League leaders Baltimore 60 50 and Detroit 59 52 with Boston 55 53. notable games include Cleveland 4 California 3 in 10 innings and Minnesota 7 Detroit 6 in 13 innings.
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More blacks withdraw from Olympics
Three more black African nations Liberia Ghana and Ethiopia joined Tanzania Sierra Leone and Zambia in withdrawing from the Games over Rhodesian athlete participation. Reports said more nations likely to join with Cairo Sudan Nigeria expected to follow. Uganda and Guyana possible. Olympic official word pending as Rhodesia prepared to compete despite protests. The Rhodesian team of 44 arrived in Munich with seven black athletes and a black trainer.
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Gullett Seizes Return With Eight-Inning Shutout
Gullett, after hepatitis sidelined him since May, finally resembled his former self. He entered after Wayne Simpson left with a calf issue, delivering eight shutout innings with four hits allowed, eight strikeouts, and one walk to beat the Phillies 3-0. Tony Perez drove in the Reds’ first run, with To LAN adding an RBI and the Pirates losing.
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Red Sox beat Rangers 3-0 as reports clash in Arlington
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 3-0 behind John Curtis three-hitter. Tommy Harper joked with reporters while Reggie Smith refused to speak. Manager Eddie Kasko showed impatience as tensions spill over after the game in Arlington.
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Landry urges Cowboys not to count them out of Super Bowl
Cowboys coach Landry says Dallas should not be written off after losing quarterback Staubach to a shoulder separation and trading Duane Thomas. Morton, Hill, Reeves back, Staubach adds optimism from Baylor Hospital. Noonan and Heinz undergo surgery for injuries to Miami, along with a trade involving Cornish and Kindig for Buffalo.
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Steelers enter season with new kind of confidence
PITTSBURGH AP Despite a 39 year legacy of dashed hopes the Pittsburgh Steelers begin the season with renewed confidence They seek a division title in the Central with Cleveland Houston and Cincinnati under coach Chuck Noll Now in his fourth year Noll rebuilt the team with seven holdovers from 1968 Bradshaw the 1970 number one pick matured after a rough rookie season and a key coaching tweak boosted his accuracy as the Steelers aim to shed the same old label and prove themselves when the season starts
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Solunar Tables From Knight Guide For Daily Sport Planning
Solunar Periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's tables. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in strong cover to maximize sport potential each day.
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Frazier Ali title talks stall over terms
In Philadelphia AP reports heavyweight title talks between champion Joe Frazier and challenger Muhammad Ali are deadlocked. Cloverley Corp. secretary Bruce Wright says Jack Kent Cooke, who holds a return bout option, won’t accept the proposed terms. Wright notes offers to drop the guarantee for a percentage were rejected as World Boxing Association pressures Frazier to defend against a top contender. Frazier has not faced a top‑10 heavyweight in about 18 months.
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Texas A&M Opens Schedule With Sept 9 trip to Wichita
Texas A M coach Emory Bellard previews a tough non conference slate starting September 9 in Wichita against Wichita State then Lincoln to face national champion Nebraska and a test against LSU in Baton Rouge. He cites injuries and QB stability as key factors for an early season, with backfield options including Don Dean Tim Trimmier and Brad Dusek. Freshmen Earnest Bean and Carl Roaches provide potential explosiveness.
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Blues blast four homers in 11 1 Memphis win over Shreveport
Memphis powered past Shreveport 11 to 1 in a makeup Texas League game as Brian Ostrosser and Paul Womble led with early solo shots and Jeff Anderson slugged a three run homer. Craig Swan added a two run double as Memphis pulled within 4 1/2 games of the East leading Alexandria Aces.
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Playing the Outfield and Ball Judgement in Baseball
Guidance for outfield play stressing 20 20 eyesight, practice, and decisive communication. Emphasizes catching technique with two hands, maintaining focus on the ball, and clear calls when calling for a ball. Advises on throws to bases, prioritizing ahead of runners, and preplanning throw targets.
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Pitch Hit and Throw booklet offer for youth registration
Official Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Throw competition promotes a free Tips booklet available to every boy who registers. It can be obtained at PH&T registration locations or by writing to Pitch Hit & Throw at 505 Park Avenue New York NY 10022.
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