Pirates stumble in NL East as Jenkins faces Pirates
Pirates slide to fifth in the National League East as they open an eight game home stand with a 3-1 win over the Cubs. Dock Ellis improved to 12-1 lifetime against Chicago, while Ferguson Jenkins fell to 9-21 against Pittsburgh. Dodgers rout Braves, Cardinals edge Expos, Phillies top Mets in another busy day. Brett homers twice for Philadelphia.
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AL race tightens as five teams squeeze West division
The American League West tightens with Chicago leading but barely, followed by the Angels Minnesota Kansas City and Oakland within a half to one game. Oakland beat Kansas City 9-5 while Milwaukee swept Boston and Detroit topped Cleveland. The Rangers trailed 12 games back as Milwaukee extended its AL East lead.
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Hope Legion Routs Fordyce 12-3 In Saturday Tilt
Hope American Legion beat Fordyce 12 to 3 as they racked up 16 hits and produced key runs in the sixth inning. Ricky Brown doubled home two, Wade Harris earned the win, while Tareas earned a save and limited Fordyce to minimal offense. Next game is Tuesday night at Counten for a doubleheader with Hope’s probable starters listed.
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Corn Belt routs Blevins as Citizens top Merchants in 1st Ruth action
In Babe Ruth League play at Legion Field Corn Belt beat Blevins 11 to 1 with Brit Henry pitching a no hit game and 6 strikeouts. Tim Gregory and Jerry White toed the mound for the losers while Mike McCorkle Artis Perry led with singles. Citizens then defeated Merchants as Curtis East and Doug Allen struck out 9 while East and Cobb doubled and Connelly Larry Banks Steve Banks and Danny Williams added singles. Merchants sent L Brown Rhodes Stuart and Rogers with hits. Thursday features Optimists vs 1st National and Citizens vs Blevins at 6:30.
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NCAA to random test athletes for drug use
Washington AP reports NCAA will begin random urinalysis and other drug tests on athletes in fall, after a convention decision. Committee chair Robert W. Pritchard calls the situation critical and notes tests will be conducted without immediate punishment.
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Blues run riot in Texas League doubleheader
Memphis swept a Texas League doubleheader over Alexandria as 63 runs came in five games. Arkansas Travelers edged Shreveport 3-2 in 10 innings with Rudy Kinard driving the go ahead run. Ron Diggle homered for Memphis and Rick Waggoner fanned 10 in the opener 2-0.
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Judy Besancon Captures Arkansas Women's Amateur Title
Judy Besancon 22 from Bent on won medalist honors in the Arkansas State Women's Amateur at Helena Country Club with a five over par 77. She edged Mrs. John Mott of Fort Smith by one stroke after Mott double-bogeyed the final hole. The 16-player championship flight was set after a playoff among Mrs. Jack Fryer Little Rock Mrs. Les Abernathy Jonesboro and Mrs. Charles Moore Forrest City to fill two spots.
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Wimbledon seedings announced as players brace for boycott
Stan Smith and Margaret Court top seeds as Wimbledon readiness collides with a boycott threat by 71 ATP players over Nikki Pilic. Il Nastase, John Newcombe, Arthur Ashe and others fill the men’s rankings, while Billie Jean King and Evonne Goolagong head the women’s seeds amid ongoing eligibility uncertainties.
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Tuesday and Wednesday Baseball Schedule and Standings Peek
Baseball schedule lists Tuesday games across the league featuring Reuschel Bonham Parker Lonborg Renko Reuss Kirby Niekro John Norman Bryant, with Cincinnati Montreal Houston Atlanta and others. Standings show American League East leaders Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit New York Boston Cleveland. West leaders Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Oakland California Texas. Tuesday and Monday results included.
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First National tops Citizens 9 8 in Friday Legion Field clash
First National won 9 to 8 over Citizens in the opener at Legion Field with Wayne East and Cliff Coleman earning the win. Blevins defeated Merchants 12 to 4 as Jerry White struck out eight for the winners. Standings show Optimist 6 1, Citizens 6 3, Corn Belt 5 3, First National 4 3, Merchants 2 6, Blevins 1 8.
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Periods schedule from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES aids planning. Plan days to fish or hunt during peak periods to maximize success in good territory and cover.
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Heavyweights face tough crowd in era of Ali and rivals
Foreman, in discussing foes, notes Ali's jab and slowed pace, while praising Oscar Bonavena and Joe Frazier. He cites Patterson, Quarry, Ellis, and Terrell, assessing form, durability, and fighting style as ringside chatter reflects on future matchups and challengers.
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