Patek Delivers Royals 2 1 Victory Over White Sox
Kansas City catcher first baseman Fred Patek drove home the decisive run in the 10th inning as the Royals beat Chicago 2 1. Manager Jack McKeon praised key substitutions and praised Hal McRae and Carl Taylor for rallying the club.
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Jack McKeon
Fred Patek
Royals
Chicago
John Mayberry
Mayberry
McKeon
Carl Taylor
Taylor
McRae
Steve Busby
White Sox
Oakland
Dolphins Triumph 14-3 Over College All-Stars
Miami Dolphins defeated the College All-Stars 14-3 in Chicago. Southern California coach John McKay praised their performance while Don Shula credited the Dolphins for being well prepared and strong on both sides. The series record moved to 29-9-2 in favor of the pros.
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Seattle
Southern California
John McKay
Miami Dolphins
Dolphin
Don Shula
Collegians
Dolphins
All Stars Hold Off Dolphins in Scoring Battle
The All-Stars dominated middle periods as Ray Guy of Southern Mississippi pinned Miami deep in its territory. Csonka scored late in the fourth after Morrell’s drive, while Shula praised Guy Jones and Young and teased a possible rematch.
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Ray Guy
Mississippi
Miami
White Sox manager Tanner accepts Stu Holcomb resignation
Chicago White Sox manager Chuck Tanner said he has the best wishes for Stu Holcomb after Holcomb resigned as general manager citing differences with Tanner's player decisions. Tanner defended his autonomy, noted Holcomb's prior support, and spoke of 61 games left amid injuries for a rising team.
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Chicago White Sox
Chuck Tanner
Stu Holcomb
Tanner
White Sox
Palmer Narrowly Misses No-Hitter in Orioles Win
Baltimore ace Palmer nearly pitched a no hit bid as the Orioles crushed Cleveland 9-0 in game one of a doubleheader, with Palmer’s bid ending on George Hendrick’s leadoff single in the eighth. The Orioles swept to move within 14 1 2 games of the Yankees in the AL East.
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George Hendrick
Cleveland
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Birds
New York Yankees
Texas
Tommy Davis
Andy Etchebarren
Jerry Johnson
Roy White
Ron Blomberg
New York
Milwaukee
Lindy McDaniel
McCluskey Poised for Pocono Pole in Pennsylvania 500
Roger McCluskey, the defending champion and top stock car driver, looks like the man to beat in qualifying for the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono. The $60,000 USAC event starts Sunday at 1 p.m. with the 40 fastest qualifiers making the lineup. McCluskey, 43, of Tucson, Arizona, seeks another tri-oval pole after a 148.177 mph mark last year, while A.J. Foyt, Gordon Johncock, and Bobby Allison lead the Chevrolet entries.
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Roger McCluskey
Pennsylvania
United States Auto Club
McCluskey
Tuscon, Ariz
Pocono International Raceway
Foyt
Gordon Johncock
Bobby Allison
Chevrolet
O Neal Wins LCC Junior Handicap Golf Tourney
O Neal posted a 36 hole score of 138 to win the Lawrence Country Club junior handicap event. Runner up Pat McBride finished at 147. Higuchi led medal play with 79 79 158, McBride 83 83 166, Hack won the 15 and under group with 99 93 192. Next LCC event is a junior senior handicap meet on Aug 5.
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Rence Country Club
Pat McBride
Chris Hack
Billingham's Johnny Bench doll fuels Reds win
Cincinnati ace Jack Billingham stars with his Bench correlation as Johnny Bench powers a 12-4 Reds victory over the Braves. Bench slugs two homers and six RBIs in Billingham’s start, tying for the league lead with his teammate’s support and boosting Cincinnati’s playoff hopes amid a flurry of NL results.
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Jack Billingham
Johnny Bench
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Reds
Atlanta Braves
Billingber
Cee
San Francisco
Ron Bryant
Bench
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Tom Seaver
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Montreal Expos
League Leaders and Sports Stats Summary
League batting leaders show Carew and Jackson among top at bats and home runs with Mayberry and Bonds among standout run producers. Stolen bases by Morgan and Cedeno pace the field, while pitching leaders include Seaver and Carlton with strong decision totals and earned run figures.
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Aaron
Fivans
Atl
Four Teams Still Alive in District Slo Pitch Playoffs
Don's Steak House remains unbeaten as four teams -- Don's Steak House Waxman Candles Capitol Federal and Gas House Gang -- advance to the sub state tournament beginning August 1 at Holcom Complex. A playoff Sunday will decide the final berth between Sandy's and Jerry's Tavern.
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Waxman Candles
Capitol Federal
Gas House Gang
Holcom Complex
Holcom
Waxman
Capitol-Federal
Sandy's
Henry's
Jerry's Tavern
Talent Almired
Waxinn Candles
Dodge City and Wichita Bowers Set Kansas final
Dodge City and Wichita Bowers meet at 8 p m to decide the Kansas Baseball Congress Tournament title after a 5 4 Friday night duel. Dodge City led 4 3 in the fifth on Greg Stitsinger s RBI single, Wichita tied on Rich Maier s homer in the sixth, and a late error by Mark Sinovich at the plate enabled the go ahead run. Rick Simpson closed it out by striking out the final batter in the ninth.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Rusty Staub
Staub
Rick Wise
Bernie Carbo
St. Louis
Cubs
Seaver
John Milner
Richie Zisk
al Oliver
Manny Sanguillen
Divi
Wichita, Kan
Dodge City
Wichita Bowers
Kansas Baseball Congress
Wichita
Greg Stitsinger
Rich Maier
Pat O’sullivan
Tony Arias
Mark Sinovich
O’sullivan
Rick Simpson
Green Fezler Share Open Lead In Canadian Open
Hubert Green and Forrest Fezler shot 71s to sit six under par 138 at Richelieu Valley. Winds and rain challenged the field as Hale Irwin slipped to a 75 in round two. Weiskopf, Kelly, and other stars trailed with 140s and 141s as the leaderboard formed.
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Montreal
Hubert Green
Forrest Fezler
Hale Irwin
Green
Fezler
Richelieu Valley Golf Club
Bobby Mitchell
Irwin
Tom Weiskopf
Weiskopf
Forrest Ferler
Jim Ferriell
Bob Lunn
Paul Moran
Chuck Courtney
John Schlee
Bruce Crampton
Lee Trevino
Baseball Cardinals at Cubs on Channel Four
TV schedule lists 1:15 p.m. baseball game between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs on Channel 4 27. Also mentions I-70 Speedway on Channel 41 and a 4:30 CBS Sports Illustrated feature on Channel 5 13. Football 49ers versus Patriots on Channel 29 13. CBS Sports Spectacular track and field on Channel 18.
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Chicago Cubs
San Francisco 49Ers
New England Patriots
CBS Sports Spectacular
CBS Sports Illustrated
Seat Belt Use How to Reduce Auto Crash Injuries
Dr Donald Huelke of the University of Michigan urges correct seat belt wear to prevent injury in crashes. Belts save lives by preventing ejection and reducing second collision effects. Prepare for impact by bracing with hands on the steering rim and forearms, keeping feet planted and muscles flexed.
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