Blue hams and A's edge Twins in late rally
Vida Blue pitched Oakland to a 3-2 win over Minnesota, earning his 15th victory as he battled through an erratic start. He strengthened in the final innings despite seven hits. Bert Campaneris and Joe Rudi sparked the go ahead rally in the seventh, scoring on a throwing error by George Mitterwald during a steal attempt.
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Lucky game gives Ellis 11th victory for Pirates
Dock Ellis earned his 11th win as the Pirates beat the Mets 6-4. Stargell hit his 25th homer and Willie Stargell powered Pittsburgh’s offense while Ellis claimed strong run support from a banged up lineup. Hodges praised Ellis but noted New York’s injuries hindered a closer effort.
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Angels Stumble Inching Toward Losses In Sloppy Outing
A chaotic mix of miscues and scattered hits marked the game as Angels hitters struggled to sustain offense. Key moments included a sacrifice that backfired and late rallies by rivals, with multiple pitchers yielding runs and lingering errors eroding any momentum.
Dodgers Hold Slim Lead on O'Brien Debut Night
Dodgers edged ahead 1-0 in the first after Willie Crayford doubled and Willie Davis scored on a single. The rally was briefly threatened when Lou Brock and Matty Alou opened the sixth with consecutive hits, but Jim Beauchamp induced a double play. Joe Torre continued his NL batting lead with three singles before a final outs left runners stranded.
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Braves Release Hoyt Wilhelm From Atlanta Club
Hoyt Wilhelm, the veteran pitcher with a record number of major league games, was released unconditionally by the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. Wilhelm, who turns 45 next month, appeared in 1,043 games in a career dating to 1950s but played only three times this season.
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Gymnastics star Jim Jennings eyes Olympic path and more
Expert Jim Jennings talks about Olympic chances in gymnastics, naming rival Japan and standout Cathy Rigby. He recalls his Long Beach City College title, plans to coach at USC, and says gymnastics boosted his confidence, with Olympic hopes hinging on his back and form.
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Trevino Wins Open at Merion in Tuninge Point Moment
Nicklaus arrived early to practice and felt disappointed after losing. He blamed poor sand play and sloppy short irons though credited his putter for staying in contention. Trevino seized victory amid the Merion course knowledge and strong performance.
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L B Girls Capture Double Sculls Title
Karen MacClosky and Joan Lind of Long Beach Rowing Association won silver in double sculls at the national championships on Lake Roger’s. They led the favored Vespers Boat Club pair Karen Constant and Jinx Becker until the final nine meters. Constant and Becker also finished first and second in single sculls.
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Vataha Signs Pact with Rams Receiver from Stanford
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