Hundley Homers To Spark Cubs Comeback Win
Randy Hundley hit his first homer in 18 months to lift the Cubs 3-1 over San Diego as Robles turned a grounder into a triple play in the ninth. Pittsburgh swept San Francisco, Atlanta beat the Mets, St. Louis topped the Dodgers, Cincinnati downed Philadelphia, and Houston shut out Montreal. Hundley, sidelined by knee trouble, batted .198 with 11 RBIs while Ken Rudolph sat on the bench.
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Billie Jean King Wins French Open Title
Billie Jean King defeats Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-3 to capture the French Open women's singles crown in Paris. The victory ends a six year wait for her first clay championship and comes after Goolagong had dominated this year’s run to the final. King earns $4,000 and strengthens her bid as a top player while Goolagong collects $2,000.
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Independence Golfer Snares Katy-Parsons
Qdie Wilson of Independence Kansas won the ninth Katy-Parsons Invitational in a sudden death playoff over Jim Scaletty of Parsons. Both shot 66 in regulation on the 145 yard hole and Wilson sunk an eight foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole. Wilson previously won the tournament in 1967.
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Woman peanut vendor at Municipal Stadium stuns Kansas City crowd
Kansas City Star reporter Jean Haley becomes the first woman vendor at Municipal Stadium. She works a three hour shift during a Royals Red Sox doubleheader, selling 144 bags and earning $4.32 in commissions. Her experience draws cheers and light humor from fans and staff.
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Mann Wins Carling Open In Dramatic Pine Ridge Finish
Carol Mann claimed the Lady Carling open at Pine Ridge in Towson Md with a six under 67 and a 54 hole total of 210. She edged Kathy Whitworth who matched the day’s 67 to finish at 212 while Marilynn Smith and Gerda Boykin followed. Mann moved ahead on the front nine and stretched the margin after Whitworth bogeyed the 14th.
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Medley Leads Rotary to 13-3 Victory Over Odd Fellows
Medley stopped the defending champions Odd Fellows on two hits as Rotary won 13-3 in Holcom League baseball at Broken Arrow. Rod Torneden and Mike O'Toole had two hits each for Rotary. Torneden was the winning pitcher. Alan Garcia homered for the Elks in the other game, a 14-6 Cosmos win over the Elks.
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Sennett Illness Cancels Bout With McFadden
WALTHAM Mass AP unbeaten junior lightweight Donny Sennett of Waltham cancels an eight round feature with Glen McFadden of New York due to a respiratory infection. Matchmaker Sam Silverman called off Sunday's boxing show at IBEW Hall.
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California Man Races to Win at AHRA Spring Nationals
Jim Nicoll of Spring Valley California won the fuel eliminator at the AHRA Spring National drag races with a 6.91 second run at 205.47 mph defeating Ronnie Martin of Meathie Louisiana. John Wiede of Newton Kansas posted the fastest fuel dragster time 6.66 seconds. Garry Cochran of Los Angeles hit 216.86 mph to lead top speed as 25 918 fans braved showers at Century 21 Raceway.
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Gonzalez Defends WBC Flyweight Title in Caracas Bout
In Caracas Tulio Gonzalez defeated Socrates Batuto by knockout to retain the WBC flyweight crown. Separate Chicago report notes Carlos Ortiz stoppage of Gerardo Ferratt in three rounds in Mexicali.
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Horses Die as Fire Rages at Exhbition Park Track
In Vancouver, a stable area fire at Exhibition Park racetrack killed three or four horses and endangered about 15 in early reports. Panic sent horses fleeing into city streets. five were captured within a half hour. It marked the third major stable fire in under four years.
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USC Draws Ole Miss in College World Series Opener
Kansas City AP reports Mississippi will face defending champion Southern California in the opening College World Series game in Omaha. Connecticut meets Texas in the Friday twin bill. remaining first round pairings include Temple vs Oklahoma and Iowa vs Arizona State as the double elimination tournament runs through mid June.
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Golf Pro Gary Player and Jerry Heard Added to IVB Classic
Professional golfers Gary Player and Jerry Heard have been added to the IVB Golf Classic field. The event runs June 8 to 11 at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Valley Country Club near Philadelphia, with about 120 players expected. Tournament Director Donald B. Houder noted the updated field.
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