Wilhelm Is Hero in 3 Braves Wins
Hall of Fame reliever Hoyt Wilhelm, 46, impressed in three Braves appearances after arriving on waivers from California. Rico Carty swatted two homers as Atlanta beat Houston 3-2, extending the Braves’ win streak and tightening the NL West race. In other action, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York pairs posted pivotal results as Mets, Cubs, and Pirates incidents moved the pennant picture.
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Mays
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Dick Dietz
Steve Blass
Matty Alou
al Oliver
Pirates
Nolan Ryan
Cubs
Lou Brock
Bob Gibson
Ken Holteman
Steve Renko
Phillies
Richie Allen
Andy Messersmith
Angeles
High Flying Orioles in Make It 8
The Orioles won their eighth straight behind Mike Cuellar as Cleveland’s Sam McDowell was ejected after arguing on a 7-3 Cleveland loss. The White Sox swept Oakland 12-8 and 9-8, Minnesota stayed ahead, Detroit beat Washington in 12, and several NL games followed with San Francisco, Los Angeles and others winning. McDowell’s pitcher’s ejection included a late thrown ball toward the upper deck as Alvin Dark also left the dugout.
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McDowell
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Chico Salmon
Frank Baker
Alvin Dark
Mike Cuellar
Denny McLain
Mets
Tom Seaver
Tom McCraw
Chicago
White Sox
Larry Haney
Bill Melton
Ed Herrmann
Tony Oliva
Bob Taylor
Jerry Adair
Tigers
Dave Campbell
Mike Epstein
Andy Messersmith
Rick Reichardt
Angels
Thurman Munson
Yankees
Bobcats Victory Delivers Confidence in 27-0 Win
Hope Bobcats overpower Prescott Curley Wolves 27-0 at Hammons Stadium in the home opener before an estimated 4500 to 5000. Artis Martin and Ronnie Massanelli spark the offense with multiple TDs and a 56 yard drive, while Hope’s defense locks down and records two interceptions. The win lifts Hope to 1-0 while Prescott falls to 0-2 as injuries loom for the hosts.
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Jets Defeat Bills as Namath Debut Impresses Crowd
Jets toppled the Buffalo Bills 43-19 at War Memorial Stadium in AFL opener. Joe Namath passed for a TD and O J Simpson rushed for one in his pro debut. Namath completed seven of 19 with three interceptions. Simpson had 10 carries for 35 yards and 64 receiving yards. Cincinnati game highlighted Frank Buncom’s death in Miami. NFL pre season wrap included Chiefs, Raiders, Broncos, and Bengals winners.
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Air Force Football Team Draws Players From 22 States
The Air Force football squad lists players from 22 states with California and Minnesota leading at seven players each. The report covers college and professional results, including Arkansas, Millsaps, Abilene Christian, and Harding Academy matchups, and lists several regional scores.
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UCLA Upsets Oregon State as Air Force Tops SMU in 100th Year Opener
UCLA rookie Denis Duminit stunned Oregon State with a 60 yard TD pass early as UCLA surged to a 17-0 lead and beat the Beavers. Air Force outgunned SMU 48 22 after a 23-0 halftime edge. SMU quarterback Chuck Hixson passed for 356 yards but failed to erase the deficit.
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