Decker Sets New Strikeout Record In 4-0 Win
Joe Decker pitched a standout game to set a new American League strikeout record for the season as the Chicago White Sox were blanked 4-0. The night also featured AL and NL action with Yankees, Orioles, Tigers, A's, Angels, and Cubs, Mets, Expos, Phillies, Pirates, Cardinals, Reds, and Dodgers all posting wins or notable performances. Decker credited prayer for his performance, while Rollie Fingers made a rare at bat as a pitcher.
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Court bids for another Grand Slam at Wimbledon
London AP reports Margaret Court, after a setback to Bobby Higgs, begins her bid for a second Grand Slam at Wimbledon. Top seed Court faces Australian Karen Maier for her first match while defending champion Jean King had an easy first-round win.
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ABA trustees hear bid move as Tams sale advances
A group led by John Buddy Leake seeks to persuade ABA owners to grant Providence the Memphis Tams franchise after Charles Finley sold the team. Finley and Paul Lynch flew to San Diego to push the transfer, while the group delays a formal proposal. In tennis news, Lucia Bassia defeated Lucia Bassia 6-0 6-2. other results include Evert and Wade wins along with several first round victories in the women’s and men’s circuits.
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Trevino back in action at Western Open golf tournament
Lee Trevino returns to competition in the $175,000 Western Open at Midlothian Country Club after skipping the American Golf Classic due to the course length. The former British Open champion, now fourth on the money list, seeks form before his Open defense.
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Travs and Blues tied for East Division lead
One hit pitching sparked the Arkansas Travelers to a 5-0 win over the Memphis Blues, pulling them into a virtual tie for the East Division lead. Shreveport Captains opened a tight game with a big sixth and beat Alexandria Aces 9-4. Amarillo Giants defeated Midland Cubs 8-6, while El Paso Sun Kings fell 10-4 to San Antonio Brewers. Arkansas pitcher John Denny held the Blues to one hit through six innings before Greg Harts singled in the seventh.
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Phillies Split With Cardinals In Newspap er Clash
Phillies outfielder Unser powered a 163 victory with a three run homer and tied another in 11th inning. The Washington paper flap over his role sparked controversy as other NL and AL results poured in with Dodgers, Braves, Cubs, Mets, and Giants all winning or losing in a day of baseball action.
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NFL Drug testing plans put off by Rozelle
New York AP The NFL will delay any move to require urine tests for players while the idea remains under consideration for a possible 1973 season. Rozelle cited legal concerns and a medical consultant's approval as conditions for revival. A medical adviser search is under way. The NFLPA backed due process protections against intrusive testing and players threaten legal action. The congressional subcommittee prompted the testing discussion, hinting at broader sports drug scrutiny.
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Blue Chip Dan Enters 125000 Arlington Race
Blue Chip Dan joins Secretariat and Our Native in a 125000 La Nile special at Arlington Park on Saturday. Secretariat connections agreed to include Blue Chip Dan after Arlington Park officials announced the decision. Blue Chip Dan is owned by Philip Teinowitz who had offered to cin his colt when the race was first proposed.
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Frazier stays sharp ahead of Bugner title bid
Joe Frazier, preparing for the July 2 bout with European champion Joe Bugner, losses big at London Playboy Club blackjack yet stays focused on reclaiming his title. He says he still trains hard and believes his Jamaica defeat was a fast knockdown, not loss of power. Playful reports from club staff note he keeps to tonic water and rock records, aiming for victory two miles from Earl's Court Stadium.
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Baseball Standings and Scores from Tuesday and Wednesday
A dense recap of the major league standings and results, listing teams with records and games back, Tuesday games including Chicago over New York and Montreal over Pittsburgh, Philadelphia beating St. Louis in two, and Cincinnati over Houston, with Wednesday matchups and notable pitcher and batter leaders across both leagues. The American and National Leagues tabled batting and pitching leaders, plus key daily results.
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Hope Jr. American Legion tops Stamps 15 to 6 at Legion Field
Hope jumps to early control and shells Stamps 15 6 as John Yates earns the win. A six run sixth inning, sparked by James Staggers two run double and Billy Ozburn RBI, seals the victory. Stags Staggers, Staggers drove in three for Hope while Paul Young and Buddy Ingram had two hits each. The Legion travels to Sheridan Wednesday for a 7 30 start with Mike Downs or David Huddleston likely pitching.
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Hope Men’s Golf Scramble and Meeting Planned
The Hope Men’s Golf Association schedules its monthly scramble and meeting on Thursday, June 28. Participants should arrive by 5:30 to join the scramble before the last teams tee off, then stay for the meeting to finalize plans for the Hope Country Club Four Ball tournament set for June 30 and July 1.
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Solunar Tables Plan for Daily Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods derived from Richard Alden Knights Solunar Tables guides readers to plan days for prime fishing and hunting. It emphasizes being in favorable locations during peak periods to maximize success.
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