Knuckler Niekro Dominates For Braves In 4-3 Win
Atlanta defeats Philadelphia 4-3 as Phil Niekro fans a season-high 13 in a masterful performance. He outduels Jim Kaat, then seals the win with a ninth-inning strikeout. Rod Gilbreath hit a three-run homer for the Braves, while Cubs blanked Giants and Cardinals beat Dodgers.
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Parks Department Tennis Tournament For Youth
Hope's Parks and Recreation hosts its first summer tennis event for players 16 and under the week of June 2026 with semi finals and finals on the weekend. Entry is 1.00 to cover trophies and registration closes Friday June 17. Call 777-0611 for details.
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Gullett Recovers Rhythm in 7-Strike outing for Yankees
Don Gullett pitched seven strong innings allowing four hits as New York beat Milwaukee 10-1. He says his velocity and rhythm are returning after early injuries, with Dick Tidrow finishing. Also, Royals defeat Twins 7-2. Red Sox top Orioles 7-3. White Sox outlast Rangers 4-3 in 11. Mariners edge Tigers 2-1.
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Seattle Slew rises from awkward colt to Triple Crown winner
The unlikely Louisville born horse Seattle Slew, purchased for 17 500 dollars by Mickey and Karen Taylor from Fort Myers doctor James Hill, defied skeptics. Trained by Billy Turner and ridden by Jean Cruguet, he won all three junior races including the Kentucky Derby the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes to become the 10th Triple Crown winner and the first unbeaten champion in over a century. The June 11 1977 Belmont capped a fairy tale rise from a stumbling sales pitch to a 10 million dollar superstar.
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Seaver Night Delights 1500 at Huntington Event
Met ace Tom Seaver thrilled 1,500 youngsters and parents at Tom Seaver Night in Huntington. He chose Nicky Varisco an 11 year old Kiwanis Little Leaguer as winner of a two hp outboard prize and spoke about his early days in Fresno California.
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Belmont Stakes field set as Seattle Slew heads 10 in post
Johnny Campo considers two entries but may scratch Hey Hey J.P. Make Amends and Hey Hey J.P. loom unlikely to run. Seattle Slew drawn No. 6 for the 1 and one quarter mile Belmont with jockey Jean Cruguet. All 10 runners carry 128 pounds for a purse of 183800 with 110280 to the winner.
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Pitchers Linked to Ruth 60th Home Run and Early MLB Debut HR
Southpaw Tom Zachary delivered the pitch for Babe Ruth’s 60th home run in 1927. Two years later Zachary pitched for the Yankees while John Montefusco of the San Francisco Giants homered in his first major league at bat.
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Mariners rely on aging Segui as balance in pitching rotation
Diego Segui, 38, becomes the majors' oldest Opening Day starter for Seattle, serving mainly as a reliever. He reflects on needing to pitch frequently to stay sharp, while Seattle pitching coach Wes Stock defends Segui's arm and notes ongoing rotation juggling with young arms and prior injuries.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Richard Knight
Solunar Periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to catch the best sport each day has to offer.
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Standings and Results Roundup From Baseball Week
National League standings show Chicago leading with a 33 19 record, Pittsburg 29 21, St Louis 31 23, Philadelphia 29 24, Montreal 23 28, Mark 22 31 amid varied closings. Thursday games saw New York defeating Milwaukee 10 1 and Boston beating Baltimore 7 3.
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