Cubs Rally For 8-4 Win As Kessinger Key Man
Chicago's Don Kessinger tied the game with a sixth inning triple then drove in a pair of seventh inning runs to spark an 8-4 victory over Montreal. Billy Williams extended his consecutive games streak to 900 and contributed two seventh inning RBIs as Chicago moved 7 14 games ahead of the Mets.
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Bobby Bonds
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Jim Qualls
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Dan McGinn
Dick Selma
League Leaders By The Associated Press
American League leaders include Carew batting .362 and Blair with 100 hits. R. Jackson leads in runs with 67 and home runs with 38. Killebrew drives in 72. Harper and Campaneris pace bases. Lolich and Mec Nally top the pitching list with strong records.
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Mcbuowell
Cleveland
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Boston
National Soaring Title To New Jersey Man
George Moffitt of Elizabeth New Jersey won the National Soaring Championship at Marfa Texas by flying 344 miles at an average 67.7 mph. He overtook Wally Scott of Odessa Texas who finished second with 61.7 mph on the final day of the 10 day event.
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Yesterdays Stars in Major League Action
The Associated Press provides a brief recap of baseball highlights. Gary Gentry pitched for the Mets, beating St Louis 8-1 while Don Wessinger collected a triple and scored in Chicago’s 8-4 win over Montreal.
Fishing Report From Pratt Kansas Areas State Lakes
Fishing conditions across Kansas report muddy or slow water at Perry and Pomona reservoirs while Douglas County State Lake runs good for channel catfish and bluegill with black bass fair. Lone Star Lake and Leavenworth County State Lake show murky water with good channel action and fair bass and crappie prospects.
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Kansas 200 Slated Tonight at Mid-America Fairgrounds
Keokuk Iowa driver Gordon Blankenship enters a 1967 Plymouth in the 100 mile race. Joe Wallace of Leavenworth joins Leon Bowman of Wichita with a 68 Camaro and 68 Mustang. Ernie Derr and Ron Hutcherson of Keokuk also race in 1969 Dodge and Ford entries as time trials set qualifying for a field over 35 cars. The Kansas 200 starts at 8 p.m. with fuel stops adding to the evening’s action.
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Leon Bowman
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Namath Debuts in Movie Role But Football Remains First Love
Joe Namath spoke at Paramount Studio claiming football is still his first love as he debuts in Norwood. He played a Marine buddy to Glen Campbell while expressing nerves about acting and plans to focus on film, not jet gambler concerns, for now.
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Norwood
Marine Corps
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New York Jets
Joe
Arkansas
Jack Haley Jr
Paramount Studio
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Pete Rozelle
New York
Finishing the backswing for straighter golf shots
Many golfers start the downswing with the hands before completing a full backswing. This outside-in path causes a slice or pull. A fuller backswing lets the lower body lead the downswing, moving the clubhead from inside the target line at impact for straighter results.
Cardinals Face Tough Four Game Set With Cubs
St Louis comes off an 8-1 loss to the Mets as manager Red Schoendienst notes depleted pitching and limited offense. Chicago visits for a four game series led by Leo Durocher, with Agee and Clendenon driving in two runs each and Gary Gentry holding the mound.
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