Giants Limited to 2 Hits by Gentry in Mets Win
New York pitcher Gary Gentry threw a two-hitter, but two hits by Bobby Bonds produced both Giants runs in a 4-2 Mets victory that kept New York atop the NL East. Bonds had a late triple, Staub robbed a run with a defensive catch, and Cleon Jones homered for the Mets. Other NL results included Cincinnati over St. Louis 7-6, Cubs 12-1 over Atlanta, San Diego 6-1 over Montreal, and Los Angeles 4-? over Philadelphia.
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Walk Proves Winning Run Dodgers Beat Phillies 7 4
Bill Russell drew a bases loaded walk with one out in the bottom of the ninth to force in the decisive run, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7 4 victory over Philadelphia. Frank Robinson opened the ninth with a double, Jim Lefebvre was walked intentionally, and Maury Wills delivered a bunt single to load the bases.
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Sooners Sweep Two Games In College Baseball Doubleheader
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated Arkansas in a Tuesday doubleheader 3-2 and 4-3 in Norman. Chuck Redman singled in Joe Simpson with none out in the seventh to cap the nightcap as Oklahoma tied a school season wins record with 30. Jack Jackson Todd earned his ninth win, retiring 11 straight and boosting OU to 30-12. Arkansas stood at 16-18 after the losses.
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Pro Cage Merger Hearings Start Amid Sports Groups Opposition
Washington AP reports top sports leaders and university officials, including Walt Byers and John Raynor, to testify on a bill allowing a merger of major basketball leagues amid Senate antitrust scrutiny chaired by Sen. Sam Ervin. The session follows earlier opposition from sports bodies and NCAA tensions regarding Marquette.
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Lakers Want DeBusschere In Playoff Game
New York AP report notes Lakers urge DeBusschere to be in Knicks lineup for game three. DeBusschere sidelined by a strained right side. Phil Jackson replacing him at forward. Red Holzman may use DeBusschere in spot duty if needed. game aired on ABC-TV at 8:30 p.m. EDT.
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World Golf Hall of Fame to be built at Pinehurst NC
A World Golf Hall of Fame will be constructed at Pinehurst Country Club in North Carolina. The National Golf Writers Association will act as the selecting agency, with a board of directors from business, sports and entertainment to induct nominees annually.
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Solunar Tables From Knight’s Tables Guide Outdoor Timing
Solunar Period schedule printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides readers to plan days for fishing or hunting. The notice urges using these times to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover to maximize sport each day.
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Rangers Suspect Perry Doctoring Ball In Loss To Indians
Texas manager Ted Williams suspects Gaylord Perry used "stuff" on the ball during the Indians 4-2 victory over the Rangers. Perry allowed four hits and fanned 12 before leaving in the eighth. Williams complained to umpires. Perry denied the accusation. Other AL results: Orioles 3 White Sox 0, Yankees 5 Angels 0, Royals 6 Tigers 3.
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Bruins edge Rangers in tight playoff game
Bruins win 2-1 in Stanley Cup showdown at Boston lifting their series lead as Eddie Johnston shines in net. Rod Gilbert scores for New York while Bobby Orr earns an assist to set a new NHL playoff record with 18 assists. Villemure stood strong for the Rangers with 23 saves in a hard fought contest.
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Pepitone Quits Baseball After Loss of Fun
Chicago AP report says 31 year old Joe Pepitone, famed for wig and Yankee years, quit the Chicago Cubs claiming he no longer enjoys baseball. He cited losing interest over years and was benched recently amid gastritis illness reports. Pepitone asked to join the voluntary retirement list as of today.
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Vida Blue signs 1972 contract and returns to A’s
Vida Blue, 22, ended a long holdout by signing a 1972 contract for $63,000 with the Oakland A’s and joining workouts in Boston ahead of a rain postponed game with the Red Sox. He expects 3 to 4 weeks before pitching, with a $50,000 salary and an $8,000 contingent scholarship provision. Manuel Orantes wins the Italian Open title from Jan Kodes, capitalizing on errors to claim the title after three sets. The NCAA golf championship is set for June 19–24 in Miami.
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Key to the Mint Wins Derby Trial Narrowly at Churchill
Key to the Mint ridden by Braulio Baeza edged No Le Hace by a slim margin in the 2% length Derby Trial at Churchill Downs. Trainer Elliott Burch said a Derby decision for Key to the Mint would come Thursday while Head of the River, fifth, is likely to run in the Kentucky Derby. It was Key to the Mint s first win in three starts as a 3-year-old and his first race since March 15.
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