Twins Sweep Pilots as Manuel Delivers Late Rally
Major league action finds the Minnesota Twins beating the Seattle Pilots twice, 6-2 and 5-4. Charlie Manuel ignites a late ninth inning comeback with a two-run double and a clutch single, fueling a three-run rally after Harmon Killebrew is pitched around. Cesar Tovar, Frank Quilidi, and Rod Carew contribute key hits while Manuel earns a spring training nod with a .404 average and jumps from the Southern League to the majors.
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Tom Egan
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McNalry
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Minnesota
Namath Plans Still a Mystery Amid AWOL Camp Rumors
Joe Namath delays reveal of NFL plans after an automatic called by reporters at Hofstra. Namath's business dealings with Broadway Joe's and Bachelors III surface as sources say he will report after finalizing a deal, potentially challenging Rozelle in court. Namath may return to camp without selling his stake in Bachelors III.
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Associated Press
Hempstead
N.Y
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New York Jets
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Jets
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Weeb Ewbank
Ewebank
Ewbank
Pete Rozelle
East Side
Miami
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Rozelle
Kid Brother Defeats Phil Niekro In Divisional Clash
Joe Niekro outpitched his brother Phil as Atlanta fell to San Diego 1-0, with Nate Colbert driving in the lone run in the fourth. Other NL results included Mets rallying past Expos, Gibson surpassing 2000 career strikeouts, and Holtzman tossing a four-hitter for the Cubs in a doubleheader opener.
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Associated Press
Oh Brother
Atlanta
Phil Niekro
Joe
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San Diego Padres
Nate Colbert
Ivan Murrell
Larry Stahl
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Roberto Clemente
Jim Bunning
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Tim McCarver
Hector Torres
John Edwards
Doug Lader
Julio Gotay
Astros
Fred Whitfield
Reds
Bobby Bonds
Twins
Seattle
Ken Holtzman
Cubs
Baseball Standings and Results From The day in National League East
MLB standings and scores recap from the National League East and West. Montreal at New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis and more with Sunday results and upcoming games. Major league leaders in batting pitching and hitting statistics listed for American and National leagues.
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Marichal
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Wash
Astroturf to Boost Razorbacks Busy 1960s stadium plan
Frank Broyles touts Astroturf benefits for Arkansas football with an all weather surface, reduced injuries, and big TV revenue. The surface will be laid over crushed rock and asphalt, with upcoming games against Texas and Texas A&M set to be played on the artificial turf.
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Harry King
Associated Press
Little Rock
Frank Broyles
Broyles
American Broadcasting Co
Arkansas
U of A
Razorbacks
Texas A&m
Texas
Freestyle Swim Champ Is Tired of the Field
Debbie Meyer, holder of four world freestyle records, wins three events at the Santa Clara Invitational and signals a shift toward the individual medley. The 16 year old from Sacramento, who claimed four freestyle titles at the Olympics last year, posted 1500 free in 17 41.9, 400 free in 6 13.1, and 400 free in 4 26.4. she notes rising boredom with her specialty. Spitz ties two world records and one American mark, swimming 100 free in 52.6 and 100 fly in 55.6, while Matiles and Hall post new marks in backstroke and medley.
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Debbie
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Vicki King
Mark Spitz
Spitz
Ken Walsh
U.S
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Spite
Don Schollander
Hye
Roland Matiles
East Germany
Gary Hall
Charles Riexoux
Unser Indy Victor Wins USAC Miller 200 Stock Car Race
Bobby Unser from Albuquerque captured the Miller 200 at Milwaukee USAC, leading after six miles and finishing 2 seconds ahead of Don White. He earned 7,526 of a 52,275 purse, piloting a Holman Moody Ford Torino after an early spin, with Jack Bowsher amid the pits in third. Norm Nelson finished fourth after a month away from racing. In other action, David Pearson defended NASCAR standings by beating Bobby Isaac in the Northern 300 at Trenton, and Bruce McLaren won the Canadian American Challenge Cup race at Watkins Glen for 10,000.
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Travelers Win Over Memphis in Texas League Thriller
Arkansas Travelers beat the Memphis Blues 7-5 in 100 degree heat behind pitcher Dick McVay. Jerry Wild survived 11 baserunners in the seventh to seal the win as Memphis threatened in the ninth. Albuquerque edged Amarillo 8-7 in ten innings, El Paso defeated Dallas Fort Worth 12-4, and San Antonio shut out Shreveport 4-0.
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Beard Wins Minnesota Golf Classic
Beard, 38, of Louisville won the Minnesota Golf Classic at Braemar on 269 after a 66 final round, his second win of the year and first since June 1967. He finished with five birdies, no bogeys, and a seven stroke margin. A near-miss par on the fifth due to a fly landing on the ball became the turning point that sparked his surge.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Edina
Minn
Frank Beard
Minnesota
Louisville
Braemar Golf Club
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Haynie Wins Canadian Women's Open In Toronto Five Stroke Victory
Sandra Haynie recovered from a disastrous 8 on the par-4 15th hole to surge Sunday and capture the $22,000 Canadian Women's Open Golf Championship by five strokes in Toronto.
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Toronto
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES is printed below. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport for each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
Figonero wins Hollywood Gold Cup in record style
Argentinian import Figonero, trained by C L Hirsch, drew clear to win Hollywood Park's $162,100 Gold Cup by a length over Nodouble. Verbatim, Gleaming Light, and Shuvee also posted major victories at Monmouth, Aqueduct, and Liberty Bell Park. Shuvee set a track mark in the Cotillion as Secret Verdict ran third.
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ED Schuyler Jr
Associated Press
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Argentina
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Gene Goff
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Hollywood Park
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Pete Anderson
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Jane Levien
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Briton Tony Jacklin Tops Big Three at St Annes
Tony Jacklin of England wins the 1969 British Open at St Annes with a four under par 280 over 72 holes. The so-called Big Three Palmer Nicklaus and Player fail to win, finishing sixth, 23rd, and high money totals. Mark McCormack emerges as Jacklin’s manager and booster in this changing golf era.
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Associated Press
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Arnold Palmer
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Ohio
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