Montreal rookie shuts out Dodgers as Expos win
Expos rookie Steve Rogers improves to 5-3 with a 3-0 shutout of the Dodgers at Jarry Park. Rogers relied on a sinker grounders while Ken Singleton and Bob Stinson contributed with early runs. Philly beats SF 7-4, Mets top Padres 6-5, and Cardinals beat Astros 6-3 in 14 innings.
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Associated Press
Steve Rogers
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles
Walt Alston
Montreal
Dodgers
Dodger
Joe Ferguson
Houston Astros
Rogers
Andy Messersmith
Jarry Park
Messersmith
Expos
Ken Singleton
Bob Stinson
Stinson
Baseball Standings And Tuesday Texas Baltimore Showdowns
Baseball standings and Tuesday night matchups list long with up to date records for teams like Kansas City Cleveland Boston New York California Milwaukee Chicago and Oakland. Multiple leagues noted including American Association Texas League International League Eastern and Pacific Coast with scores and schedules through late evening.
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Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
New York
SIS
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Oakland
Kansas City
Chicago
Minnesota
California
Texas Ss
Mondey
Texas
Orioles extend win streak in tight AL East race
Orioles ride 14 game win streak tying 1965 Giants for longest in majors as Earl Williams drives in four and Bobby Grich adds two runs. Weaver warns season still long while Boston Detroit New York struggle in pursuit. Detroit fall short 5-3 as Rod Carew leads Minnesota. White Sox top Brewers 6-1 with Wilbur Wood winning 21st. Ce peda drives three for Boston in 5-2 win over Oakland.
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Weaver
Boston
Detroit
New York
Orioles
Kaska
Red Sox
Oakland
Minnesota
Martin
Tigers
Chicago
Milwaukee
Earl Williams
Baltimore
Texas
Bobby Grich
Jors
San Francisco
New York Yankees
Rod Carew
Dan Fife
Jim Perry
Fife
White Sox
Brewers
Wilbur Wood
Chicago White Sox
Wood
ILTA Considers Ban on Net Stars Over WTT Deals
New York AP reports up to 20 top pros including Billie Jean King and John Newcombe faced possible suspension from the U S Open over contracts with World Team Tennis. USLTA officials reserved action but warned sanctions could apply if players enter unsanctioned events.
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New York
Billie Jean King
John Newcombe
Forest Hills
United States Lawn Tennis Association
World Team Tennis Organization
International Lawn Tennis Federation
USLTA
International Federation
WTT
Mrs. King
Philadelphia
Newcombe
Houston
Linda Tuero
Minnesota
Nikki Pilic
Pilic
Association of Tennis Professionals
Walter E. Elcock
Miss Tuero
Wightman Cup
Minnesota Buckskins
Linda
Eugene Scott
Lee Meade
Buckskins
Scott
Elcock
Mike Burns
ILTF
King
Tolan Reds Grievance Over Disabled List Use
Outfielder Bobby Tolan filed a grievance with the MLB Players Association charging the Reds used the 15 day disabled list to discipline him after an argument with a team official. He disputes $350 in fines and says he was examined by Reds and Mets doctors but was told he is fit. The dispute could go to binding arbitration if unresolved in 10 days.
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Cincinnati
Bobby Tolan
Cincinnati Reds
Tolan
Major League Players Association
New York
Bob Howsam
New York Mets
Reds
George Ballou
John Johnson
Baseball
Bowie Kuhn
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dick Moss
Players Association
Commissioner's Office
Moss
Association
Baseball Line Scores and HR Leaders From Daily Games
Summary of multiple MLB and N L games with line scores and home runs. Teams include Baltimore, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minnesota, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Houston. Notable HRs by Grich Williams Orta Kingmen Kendol Montrez Simmons. W pitchers and losses listed for each game.
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Dodgers
Ferguson
Dodger
Willie Davis
Los Angeles
Philadelphia Phillies
San Francisco Giants
New York Mets
San Diego Padres
St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco
Meridia
Philadelphia
Twitchell
Osteen
Montreal
Moore
San Diego
Kirby
New York
Mollock
Chicago
Pappas
Atlanta
Schveter
Pittsburgh
Moose
Cincinnati
Grimskey
St. Louis
Foster
Houston
Reuss
Montres
Atlante
San St. Louis
Taiwan Dominant Little League Champs Face Probe
Little League headquarters will form a committee to investigate Taiwan's baseball program amid undocumented charges of rule violations. President Peter J. McGovern said districts may be larger than North American standards and the study aims to report to trustees by October after Taiwan captured its third straight world title with a 12 0 win over Tucson Arizona.
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Williamsport
Little League
Taiwan
Peter J. McGovern
McGovern
Taiwan City
Tucson
Ariz
Bitburg
Germany
A.F.B
Cials
United States
North America
90 Pound Blonde Tries Out For High School Football
Diane Thompson a 14 year old 90 pound freshman from Live Oak High School tries out for split end on the junior varsity football team in Yuba City California. The CIF rules allow girls to compete with boys in all high school sports. Her coach calls her strong in running and agility, weak in strength, exceptional in desire as her boyfriend and parents support her bid to prove girls can compete with boys.
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Yuba City
Calif
Diane Thompson
Live Oak High School
Diane
Mark Harris
Joanne Thompson
Ladies Golf Advice From A Pro poem on grips and swings
A golf writer shares tips for women players focusing on equipment and grip. Use light flexible clubs and soft shafts with a smooth swing. Hit down on the ball and practice short chips and putting to save strokes.
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Kathy Whitworth
Chi Chi Rodriguez
NHL Expands With Two Franchises For 1976 77
NHL officials led by Clarence Campbell announce Phase Three expansion adding two new franchises for the 1976-77 season. The plan follows prior expansions including Atlanta New York Islanders Kansas City Washington and Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota Oakland and St. Louis. Campbell notes no merger with the WHA and discusses junior player age considerations and playoff seeding rules.
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NEW York
National Hockey League
World Hockey Association
NHL
Clarence Campbell
William Jennings
Bruce Norris
Atlanta
New York Islanders
Kansas City
Washington
Campbell
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Oakland
St. Louis
North America
Merritt Fined For Throwing Illegal Pitch
Texas Rangers pitcher Jim Merritt received a fine after joking about throwing a spitball following a three hitter against Cleveland. Commissioner Cronin cited lack of evidence but said Merritt violated the rule, prompting the undisclosed fine ahead of a game with Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Jim Merritt
Texas Rangers
Joe Cronin
American League
Merritt
Cronin
Indians
Cleveland
Gaylord
Gaylord Perry
Whitey Herzog
Rangers
Perry
Jim
Cincinnati
Fastpitch Invitational Slated At Fort Sill Labor Day
Fort Sill Special Services to host ASA Fastpitch Invitational at Robey Field. Labor Day weekend games start 6 p.m. Friday and run 10 a.m. Saturday through Monday. Twelve teams entered including Altus Fort Sill two entries Hydro Granite Sheppard AFB Lone Wolf The Wichitas Walters Indiahoma Lawton Merchants Wichita Falls. All games free to the public.
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Fort Sill Special Services
Robey Field
Bragg
Thomas Roads
Altus
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Hydro
Granite
Sheppard Afb
Lone Wolf
The
Wichitas
Walters
Indiahoma
Lawton Merchants
Wichita Falls
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