Pirates explode for 16 hits as Clemente and Oliver pace rout
Roberto Clemente and Al Oliver drove in three runs each as the Pirates pounded the Astros 13-3. Pittsburgh moved a half game ahead in the NL East while Houston stayed within a half-game of first in the NL West behind a 16-hit attack that featured homers from Clemente and Alley.
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Southwest Merchants seek back-to-back state softball title
Lawton hosts the fast-pitch to slow-pitch shift as the Southwest Merchants coached by Wes Pewewardy and led by pitcher Janice Pewewardy head to Countryman Field Ambuc Park July 21 23 for a defense of their state crown. They won OC invitational with a two hitter and 3 0 final. Catcher Claudia Quannamemywermy first baseman Pat McCaig and outfielder Judy Cooper earned all tourney honors.
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Merchants Defeat Rangerettes For Softball Title
The Merchants edge Rangerettes 2 0 in an early clash as Claudia Q Cooper homer and McCaig triple with Marie Longhat driving in the decisive run in a 1 0 win over Fort Worth Rebels. Pewewardy pitches through the tourney including a 13 1 loss before returning with a two hitter.
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Goolagong Seeks Evert Showdown Before Wimbledon
Wimbledon champion Evonne Goolagong eyes a first-time clash with Chris Evert as both loom as the early attractors at the Queen's Club warmup and Wimbledon weeks. Coach Vic Edwards notes Evonne’s growth and readiness despite patchy form, while Evert visits London for the Queen's Club events ahead of Wimbledon.
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Commission To Regulate Sport Urged
US Senate heard calls for a national sports commission as Howard Cosell urged Congress to curb excesses in professional sports. Other witnesses cited bidding wars and costly contracts, with Jack Dolph noting basketball's financial strain and questionable player deals.
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Baseball Keeps Antitrust Exemption After Court Ruling
The Supreme Court refused to overturn baseballs antitrust exemption in a 5-3 decision, again leaving the reserve clause intact and sending the issue back to Congress after Curt Floods suit. The ruling maintains the sport’s unique status as the only one exempt from antitrust laws.
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Baseball Reserve Clause Faces New Bargaining After Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruling upholds baseball as a business exempt from antitrust law and signals renewed collective bargaining after the 1972 season. Players counsel Richard Moss warns of a possible massive strike, while executives urge negotiation to set terms for veteran free bargaining and potential contract challenges from unused 1972 signee Ted Simmons.
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Hammond Aims for Jets Quarterback Chance
SMU's Gary Hammond says he was surprised to be drafted by the New York Jets in the third round but is eager to compete for the quarterback job. He notes he may split time as a flanker and running back in the West East Coaches All-America game and discusses potential sprintout and running plays with Jets. He remains confident in coach Weeb Ewbank and intends to prove himself in New York.
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Braves Aim to Stop Pepsi Skid in Nine Innings
Lawton Braves, out a week, host the Streaking Lawton Pepsis at McCord Field in a 7:30 p.m. game. New players join Cecil Powell's Pepsis and Captain Tony Armagno's Braves as Tom Wiedeman, Bill Hamilton and others suit up.
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Cardinals Face Ardmore Nine In late season clash
Ardmore hosts Cagle's Cardinals at eight o clock after a 6 6 start. Gary Ezell will start on the mound with David Debaca catching. If needed Tim Johnson and Ronnie Jackson provide relief. Cardinals stranded 17 on base against Midwest City as defense lines up Weatherman at first Ryker second Jackson third Burgess short.
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Patterson Center Edges Jaycees in Civic league game
Patterson Center defeated the Jaycees 14 to 12 Monday night at Ambuc Park in slow pitch softball. Other results: Cagie's and Wades beat Sigma Tau Gamma 11 to 3. Central Baptist topped Southwestern Stationery 7 to 3. Fire Fighters shut Ted's 17 to 3.
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