Gibby's bat lifts Cards in 7-6 win over Expos
Bob Gibson stretched his unbeaten string to four with an eight hitter and six strikeouts. He hit his 23rd career homer, a Stoneman curve into the stands, to spark a 4-0 lead as the Cardinals held on for a 7-6 victory over Montreal. Brock and McCarver had early RBI hits, Dwyer and Torre added doubles, and Gibson dismissed Expos rallies despite a late three-run push.
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ATP boycott keeps Wimbledon off the map in rare ghost tournament
London AP The ATP pressed ahead with its boycott as 78 members walked out forcing Wimbledon to resemble a ghost event. Ilie Nastase looms as a favorite with Stan Smith out, while prize money totals 52 000 pounds. Frames of results from various venues accompany the day’s notes.
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Oakland A's offense meets Bahnsen in 2-0 loss
Oakland collected 12 hits but could not score off Stan Bahnsen as Chicago White Sox won 2-0. Campaneris opened with a double but was out at third on North bunt. White Sox broke through in fifth with Herrmann and Jeter doubles and May single. The result keeps Chicago a half game ahead of Minnesota in the AL West. Other A.L. scores included the Twins 1-0 over California and the Yankees 5-1 over Detroit.
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Fishing Report From Missouri Shows General Improvement
Missouri Conservation Department reports fishing conditions improved across the state with better waters except in northeast and southeast counties due to heavy rains. Bass and catfish on the lower end, some rivers muddy, while lakes show varying clarity and fair to good catches across species.
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Louis Knocks Schmeling Out For Title Revenge
In Yankee Stadium 35 years ago Joe Louis the Brown Bomber avenged a prior loss by stopping Max Schmeling in the first round to reclaim the heavyweight crown. Schmeling recalled the hostile reception as Louis delivered a decisive two punch combination to end the bout. Schmeling later spoke of the crowd’s anti regime energy and his fear for family in Germany as the war era began.
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Mets nostalgia as Pirates edge them 2 1 at Three Rivers
A flashback night in Pittsburgh ends in a 2 1 Pirates win over the Mets. Rusty Staub's risky throw helped force a run after a misplay, part of a chaotic game remembered as the good old days return. World, league standings and stats reference follow.
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