Rangers nab Herzog target in sign-stealing scare
Texas Rangers manager Whitey Herzog sees a possible sign-stealing plot in a chalet near center field after Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Rangers 6-4 and 7-3. An umpire removed a binocular viewer from the chalet and Herzog noted glove clues as he questioned the setup.
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El Paso Sweeps Doubleheader in Texas League Action
El Paso Sun Kings swept a Texas League twin bill against Shreveport and moved into a tie atop the West Division with San Antonio. Sam Ashford drove in three runs with a three run homer and bases loaded double. Rich Richardson and Dennis Holmberg homered for Shreveport as the game featured eight runs in the fifth inning. Alex Rodriguez homered late for the Captains.
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Aaron's 695th and 696th Homer Spark Braves Win
Hank Aaron homered twice to lift the Braves over the Mets 4-2, bringing him to 695 and 696 career blasts and within 18 of Babe Ruth's 714. The day also featured various NL results including Cesar Cedeno's two homers for Houston and Jack Billingham's four-hitter for Cincinnati.
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Hope Legion Sweeps Doubleheader Over Texarkana
Hope Legion wins game one in extras with Mike Downs closing and Gary Rhodes driving in two, while Jim Rhodes leads in RBIs. In game two Perry Henley and Jim Rhodes power a five inning burst as Hope routs Texarkana. Downs improves to 10 2 with a complete game, and the team prepares for Salem (Little Rock) next Tuesday at 6 30.
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Henley Regatta ends year with record pace and losses
The 1973 Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames set more than 50 records amid huge crowds and a record entry of 250 crews, including 32 from the United States, yet it lost money. Finals will move to Sunday next year for the first time, a shift aimed at drawing larger weekend crowds. A Princeton lightweight crew won the Thames Challenge Cup in 6:37 ahead of Thames Tradesmen's Rowing Club.
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Billie King ready to take on Riggs at Wimbledon
Billie Jean King, 29, clinched a fifth Wimbledon singles title and her third mixed doubles crown to finish the 1973 championships. She said she is ready to challenge Bobby Riggs, who boasted he could beat any woman player. Riggs, 55, had defeated Margaret Court earlier this year in a $10,000 challenge and has set his sights on King.
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Ownership switch returns Colonels to Cincinnati ties
Kentucky Colonels ownership shifts back to Cincinnati interests as Cincinnati Sports Inc retains 40 percent and sells 57 percent to the wife of John Y Brown of Kentucky Fried Chicken. The plan keeps pro basketball in Cincinnati with 10 home games and 26 in Louisville, plus potential six games at the University of Kentucky. CSI says the price is 2 million and Cincinnati will host playoff games.
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Stockton holds off Blancas for Milwaukee Open win
Dave Stockton sank a three-foot par putt, despite calls it courteous, to win the Greater Milwaukee Open by one stroke. The victory, his sixth career title and first in two seasons, earned $26,000. Stockton shot 73 in the final round to finish 12 under par at 276 on Tuckaway Country Club’s 7010-yard course.
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Associated Press
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Dave Stockton
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Tennis rules under review at ILTF meeting in Warsaw
Tennis officials consider a new governing council to run international professional tennis at the ILTF annual meeting in Warsaw. The decision could grant players an equal voice or preserve the current setup as a split persists following the Wimbledon boycott in sympathy with Nikki Pilic.
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National League East and West Standings and Weekend Results
Baseball standings for the National and American Leagues with win loss records and percentages. Saturday and Sunday results feature several matchups across NL East NL West and AL including key games like Dodgers and Giants, Mets and Braves, Reds and Phillies, and Astros and Montreal. Weekend results influence pennant races and division gaps.
Babe Ruth League Action Highlights Three Games
Merchants beat Blevins 124 with Leonard Brown earning the win and Tim Gregory taking the loss. Larry Rhodes, David Sisson, and David Cobb each had a single for Merchants, while Arnie Linzy, Tim Gregory, and Ed Taylor did so for Blevins. In game two Citizens won 7-6 over Optimist as Curtis East and Clay O Steen combined for one hit and ten strikeouts. Townsend and Banks contributed for Optimist. All Star selections were announced between games two and three, naming 15 and 13 players with listed alternates. In game three Corn Belt defeated First National 10-8 as Scott Rowland notched the win. East and Fuller took losses for First National. Rowland, Waters, McCorkle added hits. Wilson and Coleman homered for First National.
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Little League Action at K-Park Scores 10 3 and 11 10
Friday night at K Park James Motor defeated Barrys 10 to 3 in game one while Hope Auto beat Lions 11 to 10 in game two. Honeycutt allowed three hits and six strikeouts for James Motor. Losing pitchers were Hogan Coleman and Morrison. Terry started for Hope Auto in game two, allowing seven hits and four strikeouts, with Walton and Martin pitching for the Lions.
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Solunar Tables Guidance for Daily Activity
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides fishing and hunting times. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to maximize sport opportunities.
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