NL roundup shows late drama and strong pitching
Philadelphia catcher Johnny Oates was hit on the back as a potential double play failed, aiding Philadelphia’s win over Atlanta. Key wins include San Diego 1 0 over Pittsburgh with Tito Fuentes RBI, Mets 3 1 over Reds, Expos 2 1 over Astros in 11, Cardinals 4 3 over Dodgers, and Giants 9 5 over Cubs. Jerry Koosman stole second on the way to a six-hitter for the Mets.
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Frank Brown
Philadelphia Phillies
Johnny Oates
Steve Carlton
Oates
Danny Ozark
Greg Luzinski
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Carlton
Braves
Vic Correll
San Diego
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Montreal
Houston
St. Louis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Padres
Pirates
RBI
Tito Fuentes
Randy Jones
Bruce Kison
Dave Giusti
Mets
Reds
Jerry Koosman
Koosman
Johnny Bench
Expos
Astros
Gary Carter
Pepe Mangual
Mangual
Larry Bulmer
Ron Fairly
Willie Davis
Guerrero
Mike Marshall
Giants
Cubs
Willie Montanez
Montanez
Reds claim 1970s vintage power in 1980s drive
Johnny Bench lauds Cincinnati Reds as this year’s top team, saying no other club can field 25 effective players. He notes Don Gullett’s injury, but praises relief duo Eastwick and McEnaney for saving 18 games and winning five or six. Bench predicts a World Series title for the Reds.
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Joe Rudi
Reds
New York Mets
Don Gullett
Bench
Eastwick
McEnaney
National League East and West standings and results
Standings show Pittsburgh leading the NL East at .611 with Philadelphia four games back. New York and St Louis trail, while Montreal sits 16 games back. In the NL West, Cincinnati leads at .656 with Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego vying for positions as Atlanta and Houston trail. Tuesday results include Montreal over Houston and New York down Cincinnati. Wednesday schedules feature Chicago at San Francisco and Atlanta at Philadelphia among others.
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Pittsburgh
Philphia
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Montreal
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
S.francisco
San Diego
Atlanta
Houston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Stone
Montefusco
Dal Canton
Lonborg
Richard
Blair
Nolan
Matlack
Ellis
Freisleben
Forsch
Sutton
Hope Country Club Championship Golf Tourney Set
The Hope Country Club will host a two day golf championship this weekend with play scheduled Saturday and Sunday. Interested golfers must sign up in the pro shop before Saturday to enter.
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Hope Country Club
Ryan still facing slump after 8-3 loss
In Baltimore Nolan Ryan butted heads with his command as the Angels dropped an 8-3 decision to the Orioles. Ryan allowed four hits and walked four in 1 1 3 innings after six runs scored early, leaving his record at 10-11 while his ERA climbs amid a troubling late-season stretch.
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Baltimore
Nolan Ryan
California
Angel
Ryan
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Angels
Milwaukee
Dick Williams
Nolan
Williams
Tommy Davis
Davis
Brooks Robinson
Bass Club Holds First Tourney at Millwood Lake
The Hope Bass Club Inc held its inaugural bass tournament at Saratoga Landing on Millwood Lake. Roger Nunn took first place and won the Big Bass award with a six pound seven ounce catch. His first place bass weighed 24 pounds one ounce. Jimmy Jones finished second and Ray Duke finished third.
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The
Hope Bass Club Inc
Saratoga Landing
Millwood Lake
Roger Nunn
Bass Nunn
Jimmy Jones
Ray Duke
Frazier Says Ali Rope a Dope Will Backfire in Manila
Joe Frazier declares the rope a dope used by Muhammad Ali will invite a bombing and vows to “bomb him right on that rope.” He calls the Oct 1 title bout do or die, plans a Philippines arrival three weeks before the fight, and notes purses of 2 million for him and 4.5 million for Ali.
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Los Angeles
Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Frazier
Manila
Ali
United States
George Foreman
Zaire
Africa
Sonny Liston
Miami
Fla
Dinah Shore
Philippines
Exchamp
OBU Names Winners at Bill Vining Camp AR
The Ouachita Baptist University Bill Vining Basketball Camp announced winners from the July session. Three-On-Three champions included Mickey Mitchell Kirby Yancey Poorman Benton Mo and Bob Thomas North Little Rock in 12-13 and Mark Dixon Searcy Kent Nunnally Fulton Tommy Cotheran Searcy in 14-15. Division 1 honors went to Alan Jones Texarkana for Outstanding Defensive Player and David Wisenhung Kirby for Hustle and Attitude. Joe Goss Pine Bluff claimed One-on-One Champion and Outstanding Camper. Division 2 winners featured Ron Schlosser Benton Mo Outstanding Free Throw Shooter and Neal Turner Arkadelphia as Outstanding Camper. Bill Tolleson Kirby received Outstanding Attitude and Hustle Award.
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Arkadelphia
Bill Vining
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkansas
Missouri
OBU
Mickey Mitchell
Kirby
Yancey Poorman
Benton
Bob Thomas
North Little Rock
Mark Dixon
Searcy
Kent Nunnally
Fulton
Tommy Cotheran
Alan Jones
Texarkana
David Wisenhung
Joe Goss
Pine Bluff
Ron Schlosser
Neal Turner
Bill Tolleson
Oakland A's push toward fifth division title in rout
AL roundup dispatch notes Reggie Jackson pressuring for raises as the Oakland A's crush Detroit 11-0 and 16-4 for a doubleheader sweep. Texas, Baltimore, Boston, New York, and Kansas City win or split, with Perry tossing a two-hitter for Texas and the Orioles routing the Angels. Manager Alvin Dark emphasizes consistent effort with 67 games left.
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Baltimore
California
New York
Chicago
Boston
Minnesota
Texas
Cleveland
Tanana
Palmer
Oakland
Blue
Detroit
Ruhle
Kansas City
Pattin
Milwaukee
Travers
Medich
Jefferson
Moret
Hughes
Harrison
Hands
Ta Milwaukee
West Oakland
Chicago Texas
Howard Smith
Oakland A’s
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Charlie Finley
A’s
A's
Tigers
Tiger Stadium
Billy
Billy Martin
Alvin Dark
Dark
Rangers
Indians
Pardner
Gaylord Perry
Perry
Orioles
Angels
Angel
Nolan Ryan
Steamer Narrowly Loses to Birmingham 31 to 30
The Shreveport Steamer dropped a 31 to 30 decision to the Birmingham Vulcans on Saturday night before 13,214 fans. Edd Hargett passed for 98 yards and a touchdown, with Henry Brandon scoring from the five after an early Solvensky field goal.
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Shreveport Steamer
Birmingham Vulcans
Birmingham
Ron Solvensky
Edd Hargett
Chris Arnold
Steamer
Matt Reed
Vulcans
Reed
Cantrelle
Ricky Scales
Shreveport
Memphis Southmen
Brooks delivers walkoff in 9th for San Antonio win
Mike Brooks singled in the bottom of the ninth to drive in Wayne Cage and give San Antonio a 4-3 Texas League victory over Arkansas. Arkansas had led 3-1 entering the frame as Mike Potter homered, but the Travelers fell five games behind Lafayette in the Texas League East. The article also covers Birmingham Vulcans and Steamer highlights in a separate scoreline and notes a four-woman bowling team from James Motor Co. achieving a 724 series with two players over 500.
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Ryan
Tommy Davis
Don Baylor
Brooks Robinson
Mike Cuellar
Red Sox
Twins
Rarlton Fisk
Boston
Jim Rice
Rod Carew
Minnesota
Yankees
White Sox
Sandy Alomar
Bobby Bonds
New York
Catfish Hunter
Jim Kaat
Pat Kelly
Chicago
Royals
Brewers
Vada Pinson
Buck Martinez
Kansas City
Steve Busby
Paul Splittorff
George Scott
Don Money
Milwaukee
Tom Hausman
San Antonio
Tex
Mike Brooks
Arkansas
Mike Potter
Ed Bowman
Doug Clarey
Travelers
Tom Zimmer
Wayne Cage
Stan Butkus
Mike Hannah
Brooks
Cage
Lafayette
James Motor Co
Avis Lingard
Jackie Brown
Jo Cummings
Mildred Fagan
Marjorie Vickers
Carolyn Fant
Avis
Mildred
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Matthew Reed
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Dave Wilkins
George Smith
John Mallory
Virgil Robinson
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