Aaron Makes History With Two Homers In Braves Win
Hank Aaron hit two homers number 707 and 708 as Atlanta beat San Diego 7-3, narrowing Ruth's all time record to six. The Braves rely on Aaron and teammates Per ez Casanova and Darrell Evans for the win, while various NL results from Cincinnati to San Francisco shape the pennant race.
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Hal Rock
Associated Press
Hank Aaron
San Diego Padres
Aaron
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Braves
Atlanta
Marty Perez
Paul Casanova
Darrell Evans
Trojans cited as No 1 in AP preseason poll
Southern California was picked No 1 in the Associated Press preseason college football poll. Trojans junior linebacker Richard Wood commented that they know they are No 1 and will try to defend the title. The report lists standings and results from Major League Baseball and college football notes embedded in a packed sports page.
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Associated Press
Southern California Trojans
Richard Wood
Trojans
Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight’s Almanac
The schedule lists Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES and advises planning fishing or hunting during these times to maximize sport each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
Billie Jean King exits U S Open amid illness and rain
In Forest Hills Billie Jean King forfeited her fourth round to Julie Heldman amid flu chills and heat. Heldman won after turning a 4-1 deficit in the second set, while King's physician cited infection and penicillin use. Other matches featured Rosewall, Connors, Newcombe and Amritraj advancing. In Memphis Arkansas Travelers beat Memphis Blues 1-0 on Ron Selak's pitching and a late RBI by Mike Potter.
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Karol Stonger
Associated Press
Forest Hills
N.Y
Billie Jean King
Houston
Jerry Perrenchio
Abc-Tv
Bobby Riggs
Miss Heldman
Mrs. King
Billie Jean
Julie
Daniel Manfredi
Ken Rosewall
Cliff Richey
Sarasota
Fla
Jimmy Connors
Belleville
Tom Okker
John Newcombe
Andre Pattison
Rhodesia
Vijay Amritraj
India
Alan Stone
Australia
Nastase study highlights tennis growing pains in 1970s
Ilie Nastase, superstar of Romanian origin, embodies tennis’s surge in fame and controversy. Rival Stan Smith critiques his temper while Nastase defends his behavior as part of a larger sport-wide transition. The piece notes his wealth, travel, and Davis Cup duties, plus comparisons to Pancho Gonzalez and crowd reactions in international events.
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Alamo
Calif
NEA
Haut Monte
Newport
Ilie Nastase
Romania
Bucharest
Nasty
Tom Gorman
U.S
Bronx
Pitchers swing with bats as Eduardo Rodriguez leads AL hits
In a doubleheader opener, Eduardo Rodriguez becomes the first AL pitcher to homerless hit in the designated hitter era, tripling in the eighth inning of Milwaukee’s game against Cleveland. The day’s action spans Orioles, Yankees, White Sox, and Angels as Koufax-by-pace stats near records and rosters shift through late-season play.
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Cardinals
Richie Hebner
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Bernie Carbo
Ted Sizemore
Lou Brock
Cubs
Mets
Phillies
Jerry Koosman
Ted Martinez
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Dick Ruthven
Mac Scarce
Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee Braves
Atlanta Braves
Milwaukee
Eduardo Rodriguez
Brewers
Cleveland Indians
Rodriguez
Chicago
Cy Acosta
Oakland
Rollie Fingers
Chris Short
Oakland A
California Angels
Kansas City
Minnesota Twins
Royals
Baltimore
Orioles
Boston
Red Sox
Boyox
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Texas Rangers
Twins
Paul Schaal
Rich Reese
Eric Soderholm
Larry Hisle
Soderholm
Rod Carew
RBI
Bob Darwin
Danny Cater
Tommy Harper
Mario Guerrero
Bobby Grich
Earl Williams
Yankees
Tigers
Thurman Munson
Joe Coleman
Roy White
White Sox
Rangers
Eddie Leon
Chuck Brinkman
Sox
Carlos May
Casper Wins Hartford Open Amid Crowd Awe and Palmer
Billy Casper captured the $40,000 first prize at the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open finishing with a 20 under par total of 264 after an errorless 64. He edged Bruce Devlin by one stroke as Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino faded from contention. Casper, 42, notched his 50th pro victory and fourth Hartford Open title amid a heat-soaked day at Wethersfield Country Club. Yerry Andersen of Santa Clara Aquamaids became the first solo synchronized swimming world champion in Belgrade.
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Billy
Casper
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Palmer
Trevino
Arnie
Lee
Wethersfield Country Club
Bruce Devlin
Devlin
Belgrade
Yerry Andersen
Star of
Santa Clara
Calif
Aquamaids
Kirkland Named Arkansas No 1 Quarterback
Kirkland, a sophomore from Pasadena Texas, became the Razorbacks' leading quarterback Monday after Scott Bull’s injury. Miller and Kirkland share duties as coach Frank Broyles notes Miller remains in contention. Players shifted positions as Avies moved to tight end and Craig plus Douglas gained WR/RB roles.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Mike Kirkland
Pasadena
Tex
Arkansas Razorbacks
Kirkland
University of Arkansas
Mark Miller
Augusta
Razorback
Don Trull
Miller
Scott Bull
Scott
Nick Avies
Reggie Craig
Freddie Douglas
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Pancho) Gonzales
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