12 Hits All For Naught Oakland Runners Gunned Down
Oakland faced a 2-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox as 12 hits couldn’t produce runs. Bert Campaneris and Bill North were erased on early plays, while Ken Holtzman took the loss and Merle Anthony called two Oakland outs. The White Sox scored in the fifth on Herrmann and Jeter doubles and May’s single, keeping a half-game lead in the AL West. Meanwhile the Twins beat the Angels 1-0, the Yankees beat the Tigers 5-1, the Orioles beat the Red Sox 6-3, and the Indians defeated the Brewers 9-1 in other action.
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Pirates edge Mets on bizarre ninth inning play
Pittsburgh wins 2 1 over New York as a bases loaded grounder deflects to right field allowing Cash to score and Oliver to be forced at second. Berra argues a tag call as Dyer misses a tag, sparking umpire ejection and Mets controversy.
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Bradshaw Seeks Time To Prove He's Worth Star Status
Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw responds to critics including Bob Griese saying he is as good as any quarterback except Joe Namath. Brash in stance, Bradshaw argues he needs years to fully mature, while coach Chuck Noll praises his progress and potential.
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Miller shoots 67 with hole in one in Akron round
Johnny Miller carded a three under par 67 including a hole in one to share the first round lead at the American Golf Classic at Firestone. He tied with Forrest Ferler at 67 as Arnold Palmer and others chased, with Jack Nicklaus at 69 and Trevino not playing. The field featured top players like Weiskopf and Kite, amid a windyFirestone layout.
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Firestone
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Lee Trevino
Jim Wiechers
J.C. Snead
Baseball Standings and Schedule Mix In The Major Leagues
The Major Leagues roundup shows National and American League standings, upcoming games and doubleheaders. Key teams include Chicago Montreal St Louis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco Houston Cincinnati Atlanta San Diego and Minnesota California Oakland Texas Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Boston Milwaukee. Upcoming action lists games for Friday through Sunday with starting times and matchups across leagues.
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Apps Signs Record Five Year Pittsburgh Pact For $750000
Penguins center Syl Apps inked a five year deal reportedly worth 750000 to stay with Pittsburgh. Defenseman Dave Burrows also signed a three year package around 200000, both rejecting WHA offers. Apps said the choice hinges on happiness and staying with the Penguins.
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Sports On Air Weekend Lineup Highlights
Saturday broadcasts include women's bowling at noon on channel 4, roller derby at 1, wrestling at 1, baseball pre game at 2, roller games at 1, Tigers versus Yankees at 2:15, championship wrestling at 3, American Golf Classic at 1, celebrity bowling at 4, Wide World of Sports at 5, Lee Trevi?ngs Golf for Swing ers at 6, Sports Action Pro File at 7, and Coaches All-America Football Game at 8:30. Sunday features Canadian Pro Football at 12:30, 1972 All-American Football Team at 2, roller derby at 2, CBS Sports Spectacular at 2, American Golf Classic at 4, and CBS Tennis Classic at 4:30.
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Saltsburg Nips Creps United in Junior Legion League
Saltsburg rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat Creps United 7-6 in Indiana County Junior Legion play. Key hits by Cara telli Facewunyer Work and Clawson fueled a six inning comeback led by Caratelli double and three singles by Buchanan to seal the win for Saltsburg. John Goss earned the win with relief of Tom Swan, while Steve Ray took the loss for Creps United.
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Creps
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Tom Swan
Steve Ray
Lounge And Exxon Cop In A I Loop Softball Night
Lounge And Exxon won in the A I Softball League last night as Lounge defeated SDS 6-2 and Exxon beat Black Diamond 15-5. Tom Gallo had two triples for Red Onion, while Bill Tri Marchi earned his third win. University Exxon scored six runs in the seventh to seal the win over Black Diamond with Mock adding a triple and homer.
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Local Youth Baseball Card Highlights Friday Schedule
Friday senior and junior Legion games feature Marion Center at Lucerne Blairsville Scorpions versus Blairsville Giants Homer City Indiana Lions Creps United and others Indiana Arrows at Creps United Jefferson Indiana Rossiter at Gypsy Valier at Timblin and more across Indiana County with several forfeits and matchups including Lucerne at Blue and West Lebanon at Creekside.
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