Phillies fire Lucchesi as Owens takes helm midseason
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Paul Owens is elevated to field boss and fires manager Frank Lucchesi. In the opener against the Dodgers the Phils split the twin bill, losing 6 4 in 11 innings before winning 9 1 as Woody Fryman hurled six hits and Willie Montanez drove in five. Lucchesi will remain in the organization as a consultant.
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Hope Auto Defeats Sheriffs in July Playoff Game
Hope Auto defeated Sheriff’s 5 to 4 on Monday July 10 with Rufus Herndon earning the win. Willis Williams and Dwayne Mayfield pitched for Sheriff’s. Jim Henley led Hope Auto with a fourth home run including a grand slam. All-Stars named include Henley, Herndon, Rowland, Allen from Hope Auto and Rhodes, Williams, Harris, Williams from Sheriff’s. District tournament set for Smackover with a sportsmanship award to Kelly Butler.
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Nicklaus Favored To Win British Open At Muirfield
Nicklaus, favored to win the British Open at Muirfield, recalls Bobby Jones and pursues a modern slam as defending champion Lee Trevino trails him. Gary Player is a top contender while Arnold Palmer notes fast greens and his putting woes.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan fishing and hunting in peak periods each day, suggesting optimal times for sport and location based on the daily schedule.
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Phillies name Owens new manager in rough debut
Paul Owens replaced Frank Lucchesi as Philadelphia field manager and led a two night doubleheader split with Los Angeles. Don Money and Willie Montanez drove in runs in a 7-5 loss in game one and a 6-4 win in game two. Elsewhere, San Francisco beat New York 5-4, Montreal topped San Diego 6-3, with two Padres players hospitalized after injuries.
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Major League Baseball Roundup AP National League Scores
The Associated Press recaps major league action with NL scores Montreal 4 9, San Diego 6, San Francisco 5, New York 4. Leaders include Harper 49 runs, D Allen 57 RBIs, Piniella 91 hits, and Bonds 60 RBIs. Pitching leaders feature N Rio Ryan and Seaver.
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All-Star balloting continues for National League
New York AP report notes Cincinnati second baseman Joé Morgan and Chicago shortstop Don Kessinger leading their positions as NL fan balloting proceeds toward next week’s conclusion. Morgan leads Beckett while Kessinger passes Harrelson. May and Torre hold strong at corner infield. Bench dominates NL catchers as Aaron Clemente and Stargell pace the outfield.
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Wine Offered Coaching Role by Montreal Expos
Montreal AP Bobby Wine, longtime Expos shortstop, has been waived for unconditional release but has been offered a coaching position by the National League club. He says he is not surprised and will decide after waivers clear by week’s end.
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Fischer Spassky World Championship Opens Amid Tense Build-Up
In Reykjavik the Fischer Spassky world chess title match begins with both players under strong scrutiny. Spassky draws white and moves first as Fischer, black, faces high expectations amid pre match negotiations and financial stakes.
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Perry spins four hitter for 2-1 win over White Sox
Cleveland ace Gaylord Perry hurls a four hitter for his 14th victory as the Indians defeat the Chicago White Sox 2-1. Terry Tanner protests, claiming Perry uses a grease ball while Umpire Bill Haller reviews the call. The Tigers, A.L. leaders, and other scores from the night are noted.
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Routine shot deemed crucial in Gary Player U S Open tale
Gary Player recalls a routine five iron at the 1965 U S Open that changed his chance for the grand slam. He led Kel Nagle by three with three holes to play, bogeyed 16, birdie by Nagle on 17, and parred the last to force a playoff, then beat Nagle 1 up. He cites the shot as the most important of his career.
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