Ryan Keeps No-Hitter Drive Alive With 1-0 Victory
Nolan Ryan pitched a 1-0 no hitter against the Baltimore Orioles tying Sandy Koufax for the most no hitters in a major league career. The Angels ace struck out nine, walked four, and improved to 9-3 with a 2.44 ERA as Mickey Rivers and Dave Chalk provided two early hits. Ruth Ryan greeted him on the field after the win.
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Koufax’s no hitter seals personal milestone and nerves
Sandy Koufax pitched his first no hitter in person to a tense game pace. Catcher Billie Rodriguez returned from a May ankle injury as rookies Jerry Remy and Billy Smith showed nerves with key plays and a late ninth inning tremor amid questions about Ryan’s no hitter potential.
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Cards Bag Legion Title As Smith Douses Altus
Cagie's jumped to an early lead and used relief pitching by Doug Smith to edge Altus 7-6 for the Gibson's Dis counters American Legion baseball tournament title at Jaycee Park. Cardinals opened with a 4-0 win over Chickasha in Sunday's opener.
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Meacham Captures Wichita Title In Tough Finish
Terry Meacham fired a final round of 70 to finish 36 holes at 140 and win the Wichita Mountains Golf Tournament at Lawton Public Golf Course. Jim Stinebaugh, the 1974 champ, finished three back after a late charge while Mickey Botkin took third at 145 and Harold Gardner clinched fourth in a playoff.
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Irwin Wins Atlanta Title With Record-Effort
Hale Irwin, 1974 U.S. Open champion, coasted to a four stroke victory at the Atlanta Golf Classic, posting a four under par 68 to finish 271 for the week. Tom Watson finished second at 275, while Charlies Coody ended third after a closing 70 in tough conditions. Irwin’s win, his fourth in eight years, paid $45,000 and marked the lowest 36-hole total on the tour to date.
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Bad Weather Hits British Golf Tourney
John Grace from Fort Worth Texas defeated England's Peter Holt 6 and 4 in the first round at Hoylake amid 50 mph gale winds. The British Amateur Championship began under brutal conditions with tents toppled, boards uprooted, and spectators scarce as scores proved difficult. Ed Updegraff beat Hugh Evans 5 and 3 in another match as winds raged.
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Higgins Wins Singles and Doubles Titles at Oklahoma Open
Lawton native Billy Higgins claimed two titles at the Oklahoma Open in Oklahoma City. He defeated Ivan Mikusa 6 3 6 2 to win the singles title and teamed with Arnold Short to win the doubles crown. Mikusa is the OC Golf and Country Club pro. Short serves at the Tennis Center hosting the state tourney.
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State Farm Homeowners Insurance Ad Pitch
State Farm promotes itself as the leading homeowners insurer offering service protection and economy. The message invites readers to call for details.
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