Pfeil’s two homers spark Phillies in twilight twin bill
Philadelphia’s Hobby Pfeil, a versatile player filling in due to injuries, drilled two first major league homers to power a 8-3 win over Houston in the opening game, while Wade Blasingame pitched Houston to a 5-1 second-game victory. The Mets, Cubs, Dodgers, Reds, and Braves also won in National League play, with several American League results noted.
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Tucke Dead After Fight in Montreal Ring Tragedy
In Montreal Danny Tuckey a 24 year old Jamaican born boxer collapsed after a ten round non title fight with Reynald Cantin. He went into a coma, underwent brain surgery, suffered cardiac arrest and died. Autopsy planned to determine cause. Cantin expressed shock at the outcome.
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Hottest Pitcher Is Dobson
Pat Dobson emerged as Baltimore's hottest pitcher with 14 wins and an 11th straight decision, firing a four hitter with 13 strikeouts in a 1-0 win over Oakland to complete a doubleheader sweep. He trails Cuellar and McNally by one win, while Palmer is three behind. The Orioles maintained division lead with Dobson's eight straight complete games, as Brooks Robinson homered to cap a 6-4 nightcap victory.
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Ali to Fight Quarry in Astrodome in September
Muhammad Ali announced plans for a September bout with Jerry Quarry in Houston's Astrodome and left open a potential March rematch with Joe Frazier. He lauded Jimmy Ellis and the Astrodome, clashing with Frazier over purses and draw. Ellis joined Ali, praising his former sparring partner.
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Dickie Post Traded To Broncos In NFL Moves
Trade sends Dickie Post from the Chargers to the Broncos for a 1972 second round pick. The San Diego back, 5-9 and 190, led the AFL in rushing in 1969 but had knee trouble in 1970. Denver bets on his versatility alongside Floyd Little as a small but stout backfield pairing amid a busy league trade period.
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Solunar Tables From Richard Alden Knight Book
The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed below from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to find the best sport each day offers.
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Palmer and Nicklaus Lead PGA National Team Championship
Palmer and Nicklaus head a star duo in the $200,000 PGA National Team championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club. Trevino and Johnson enter as defending champions but face strong odds as Trevino seeks form after a rough showing at Westchester. The format uses best ball on each hole. Palmer and Nicklaus have dominated in team events, winning this national title two of the last three renewals and four World Cup wins for the United States.
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All Stars ready to unleash offense against Colts in Chicago
In Chicago the College All Stars, led by Jim Plunkett and Dan Pastorini at quarterback, prepare for a clash with the Baltimore Colts at Soldier Field. Receivers include J D Hill, Elmo Wright, Ralph Thompson, Frank Lewis, Ernie Jennings, and Stan Brown, with a stout line including Steve Lawson and Dan Dierdorf as key blockers.
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Sports Coalition Discussed by Players Associations
In Minneapolis the leaders of the four major pro sports players associations discussed forming a coalition to back a strike fund and oppose reserve clauses. Marvin Miller said no immediate proposals exist and stressed no rush to form a union, noting the Washington meeting as a past discussion with Alan Eagleson Ed Garvey and Larry Stelcher.
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