Hunter's bat fuels A's past Tigers in 9-7 win
Catfish Hunter broke a four game skid with a homer and two singles driving in four runs as the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 9-7. Roland Fingers pitched in the seventh. Hunter hit .365 this season with a homer and four RBIs in the game.
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Oakland A‘s
Jim
Catfish” Hunter
Detroit Tigers
Roland Fingers
Ed Brinkman
Detroit
Oakland
Hunter
Dick Green
Sal Bando
A’s
Kevin Collins
Dick McAuliffe
Palmer Leads Westchester Classic by Two Strokes
Arnold Palmer extended his first round lead to 10 under after a 64 in the Westchester Classic. Lee Trevino struggled while Jack Nicklaus dealt with vision issues as Gib Gilbert shot a long birdie streak. Bob Smith finished two behind Palmer at 136 after a 68.
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N.Y
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Gibby Gilbert
Palmer
Bob Smith
Gilbert Matches Tour Sub-Par Streak on No 18 Near 70 Finish
Gilbert tied for third at 187 after a burst of seven straight sub-par holes and missing a birdie on the 18th by a fraction. Bob Goalby’s eight-year record looms as Larry Ziegler sets a 1971 tour mark with a 68. Trevino stumbles to 75 while planning a vacation.
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Gilbert
Bob Stone
Larry Wood
Lee Trevino
Palmer
Trevino
Colts Salaries Highest in NFL Survey Reveals
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a secret NFLPA survey showing the Baltimore Colts had the highest mean player salaries last year at 31300, while the Cincinnati Bengals paid the lowest at 18000. Positions show quarterbacks 39800 and other spots ranging from 19060 to 39000. Rom Medved of the Eagles commented on ongoing salary negotiations in the league.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Philadelphia Inquirer
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National
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the Inquirer
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Tour Rulings Draw Rosburg Criticism of Golf Rules
Bob Rosburg denounces tour rulings as hypocritical and calls for clearer rules after Lee Trevino missed the cut in the Chester Classic following a triple bogey eight. PGA officials defend the current rules while Rosburg recounts players allegedly using certificates or signatures to avoid play.
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Harrison
N.Y
Bob Rosburg
Lee Trevino
Lee
Rosburg
Joseph C. Dey
Sioner
Trevino
Dey
Players Policy Committee
Ali and Ellis Trade Blows Ahead of 12-Round Fight
In Houston Ali and Ellis spar over weaknesses and tactics for their Astrodome bout. Ali says Ellis will tire and rush in when angered. Ellis counters noting Ali’s chin and defense as key faults to exploit in the Monday televised match.
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Houston
Muhammad Ali
Jimmy Ellis
Astrodome
Ali
Ellis
Frazier
Standings and Sunday games from major leagues
A garbled standings page lists teams from Kansas City New York and Milwaukee with multiple matchups and results. It names players and venues roughly, including references to Washington Cleveland Chicago and Philadelphia, and outlines Sunday's schedule across several cities and teams with partial scores and pairings.
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Minnesota
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Cleveland
New York Yankees
Milwaukee
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Detroit
Aurelio Rodriguez
Jim Northrup
Mickey Lolich
Odd Fellows Clinch Berth In Holcom League Playoffs
The Odd Fellows edged the Breakfast Optimists 3 to 1 as Herman Morris drove in the winning run in the sixth. Cosmos rallied to beat the Jaycees 4 to 3 to tie the series at one game apiece with Doug Roecker, Danny Easley and Keith Kopf each collecting two hits. The final rubber game is set for tonight as Cosmos and Jaycees chase the series decisive win.
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Ray Culp
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Harmon Killebrew
Jim Nettles
Twins
Royals
Indians
Sam McDowell
Jerry May
Paul Schaal
Cookie Rojas
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Jaycees
Broken Arrow
Melvin Lisher
Herman Morris
The
Doug Roecker
Danny Easley
Keith Kopf
Chuck Fabac
Fanning
Detmer Leads Medal Play at Putt Putt Tourney
David Detmer fired a 57 to medal play at Putt Putt golf course. Bob Brown Sr and his son Bob tied for second with 638s.
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Bob Brown Sr
Bob
Ryun Eyes 1972 U S Olympic Fall Return
Jim Ryun said he intends to try out for the 1972 U S Olympic team in Munich after moving to Santa Barbara to resume training. The Mileer blamed hay fever for recent results and outlined a light fall schedule with possible cross country events and a limited indoor season.
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Kan
Jim Ryun
Munich
Germany
Ryun
Santa Barbara
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Eugene
Olympic
Bill Toomey
Legion Tourney Opens In Lawrence With Hawks First Up
The District 2 tournament begins at Municipal Field with host Lawrence Hawks facing Olathe at 8 30 p m Dave Wiebrock is slated to pitch The day’s other games include Kansas City Post 199 versus Pavla at 1 30 p m Shawnee against KC Post 399 at 3 30 p m and Humboldt meeting Iola at 6 30 p m Four more games and two losers brackets follow Sunday The event runs through the week with 6 30 and 8 30 p m starts.
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Olathe
Dave Wiebrock
Kansas City Post
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Shawnee
KC Post
Humboldt Agaist Iola
Holmes Sharp In KC Drills At Training Camp
Full back Robert Holmes, 25 pounds lighter, flashed his old running form with two touchdowns in the first Chiefs scrimmage at Liberty Missouri. Rookies released included four running backs while Holmes Ed Podolak Warren McVea and Wendell Hayes scored. Pitts Porter connected on deep passes. Quarterbacks Dawson Livingston Huarte performed well when protected. First-string defense pressured the passers. Cut-down list included Sharper Blancas Reese Owens and Whitaker. Florida A and M backs and Whitaker listed among others.
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Robert Holmes
Kansas City Chiefs
Hank Stram
Holmes
Ed Podolak
Warren McVea
Wendell Hayes
Harry Sharper
Virginia State
Arnold Blancas
Montana
Wayne Reese
Tennessee State
James Owens
Florida A& M
Jim Whitaker
Bethune Cookman
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O Neal Wins Nine Hole Title At Lawrence Country Club
Lawrence Country Club nine six and three hole results show John O Neal age 14 winning the nine hole event with 59. Brad Kay took second with 68 and Mark Bernhardt third with 74. Mindy Perry age 9 won the girls three hole with 45.
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John O'Neal
Brad Kay
Mark Bernhardt
Mike Heavin
Joe Bissell
Mike Vincent
Jon Greene
Jeff Heavin
Tim Riling
John Cooley
Mindy Perry
Marta Bissell
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