Tracewski powers Tigers past Indians in doubleheader
Detroit uses Dick Tracewski to ignite a 4-1 win after a 3-0 loss. Tiant halves a day with a three-hitter in the first game. Minnesota, Oakland, California, and Boston win while Cincinnati sweeps Chicago in the NL. Gail Sykes tops Carol Semple to win the women's national collegiate golf title.
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Ramos to take swift shot at Frazier in MSG title clash
Manuel Ramos, 24, tall Mexican challenger, plans early bombs to upset heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in a 15 round title fight at Madison Square Garden. Frazier, 20-0 with 18 knockouts, seeks to extend his streak as Ramos, 20-6-2 with 16 KOs, rides a 15 fight win run and vows to come out smoking. The bout airs coast to coast with New York area blackout and starts at 9:30 p.m. EDT.
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Post Seeks Historic LPGA Triumph in 8 Hole Playoff
Miss Post, 20, faces defending champion Kathy Whitworth in an eight hole playoff at Pleasant Valley Country Club Miss Post near Miss Post matches Whitworth at seven over par 735 after four rounds as a 15,000 crowd watches Whitworth aims to join Mickey Wright with multiple LPGA titles while Gerda Whalen takes third prize with 800 in Rockland.
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Stobaugh Wins Arkansas Amateur Golf Title In Drama
Pine Bluff’s Totiy Stobaugh clinched the Arkansas State Men’s Amateur crown by one stroke over Little Rock’s Tom Raney at Texarkana Country Club after a final round 77. Raney led early but bogeyed the 72nd hole while Stobaugh closed with 77 for 291 total. Balch, Graves, and McNair among top finishers.
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Dark Mirage Wins Triple Crown Tilt At Belmont Park
Dark Mirage, a small trim three year old filly, captured the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park, finishing in a stakes record 2:04 and sealing the first ever Triple Crown for fillies. Exclusive Native upset at Arlington Park as Dark Mirage swept the Acorn and Mother Goose before dominant Oaks victory.
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Hopes Dim for Lonborg Pitch Return with Sox
AP reports Jim Lonborg’s comeback bid with the Boston Red Sox grows dimmer as X rays are ordered for his sore right shoulder. The 1967 Cy Young winner lasted only one inning, throwing five bad pitches all balls and hitting two bats before leaving the game against the White Sox.
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National League standings and results overview
The table lists team records and results across the National League with St Louis and Cincinnati leading the pack. Saturday results show St Louis defeating Atlanta 6 to 1 and San Francisco sweeping Pittsburgh. Sundays sees Cincinnati and Chicago winning, while notable scores include Philadelphia 7, Houston 6 and St. Louis 13, Houston 7.
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Wimbledon opens with top Americans facing Laver bid
Wimbledon starts open era as Red Laver, top seed, meets Eugene Scott of New York in the first round on center court. If Laver advances, he could meet Stan Smith then Marty Riessen in successive rounds, amid a field that includes several prominent Americans and Australian stars.
Memphis Blues Top Arkansas in Eastern Texas League clash
Memphis Blues beat the Arkansas Travelers 4 2 to tighten the division lead. Pitcher Richard Folkers struggled in the eighth but Dennis Musgraves closed out the win with five straight outs. Jack Tracy drove in a two run double during a three run third inning to back Folkers. Other Sunday Texas League results included Shreveport over Dallas Fort Worth 9 2 Albuquerque defeating El Paso and Amarillo sweeping San Antonio 6 0 and 7 0.
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Fights Last Night Manila Bout Ends in Narrow Outpoint
Rene Barrientos of the Philippines defeated Antonio Amaya of Panama by a points decision after a tight bout in Manila. Barrientos built late rounds advantage to secure the victory.
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Hundreds of Swimmers Head to Santa Clara Meet
Swimmers over 12 from at least 30 countries arrive for an invitational July 5-7 at the Santa Clara International Swim Center. It is the year's only major international meet before the Olympics. France and Canada plan large delegations led by Elaine Tanner and key French stars Francis Loyce Alain Mosconi Christine Caron.
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McCovey's Homer Saves Marshals Giants Beat Pirates
Willie McCovey belted two homers at Forbes Field as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1. Juan Marichal earned his 14th win, while Maury Wills extended his streak to 22 with a run in the eighth. The day also saw the Cardinals lose a game in Atlanta and the Cubs swept by Cincinnati in a split doubleheader.
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