Dent's power fuels Yankees return to AL East lead
Bucky Dent slugged two homers and drove in four as the Yankees beat the Brewers 9-2, with Mike Torrez tossing five hits allowed. Dent's hot stretch pushes New York to first in the AL East for the first time since May 20, with Dent at five homers on the season.
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Crenshaw Opens Memphis Classic Aiming at Open
Ben Crenshaw, in Memphis with former President Ford for the pro-am, shoots 74 as he eyes next week’s U S Open in Tulsa. The 25-year-old Austin pro is sixth in pace, amid distractions and a funny year, having earned 100000 this season. Gibby Gilbert misses defense of his 1990 crown as an injured field withdraws.
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Local Sports Schedule for Thursday to Saturday
Thursday events include Peoples Trust versus Citizens at 6 p.m. and Western Auto against Elks at 8 p.m. Girls softball features A’s versus Broncos at 4 30 p.m. and Blue Bombers against 76ers at 5 45 p.m. Babe Ruth Odon visits Bloomfield as Central plays L and M at Shoals.
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NHL says merger with WHA impossible but may absorb teams
NHL President Clarence Campbell called a WHA merger impossible after three days of meetings. The league may consider absorbing individual WHA teams next year while continuing expansion talks. Campbell noted 18 teams expected next season and warned of injuries and minor league shortages driving new reserve plans.
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Carty escapes suspension as feud with Robinson continues
Rico Carty, Cleveland Indians designated hitter, avoids suspension after a $1,000 fine for insubordination. Manager Frank Robinson won’t play him until their rift is resolved, though Carty expects to return once his hamstring heals. Seghi says the case is closed but air remains to clear.
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Major League Standings and Results Summary
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 32 19 and Montreal tumbling. results include Los Angeles 4 Chicago 2 and Philadelphia 3 Houston 2. American League tight divisional race with New York 34 24 and Baltimore 29 24. key games listed for Friday night and upcoming matchups across both leagues.
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Sailor Joe Sets Track Record In Midwest Harness Race
Rural Dugger driver Woodrow Cobb aboard Sailor Joe wins a sub feature pacing race at the Midwest Harness, posts a new three year old track mark of 2 02 2 5, and trails Egyptian May in invitational pace as Figg heads back to Henderson Ky for tougher contest. Wayne Wright returns from Reno skeet shoot with 98 of 100, plans Vandalia Ohio shoot. Worthington High hosts softball tournament featuring Lyons Flory Bloomfield and others as Brent Ranard’s weight throws shock. Steve Brett balances Bloomfield Vincennes duties amid baseball coaching moves and Jasper hopes.
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Munson Hospitalized With Hand Infection
New York Yankee catcher Thurman Munson, last season’s AL MVP, is listed in satisfactory condition at Lenox Hill Hospital with a staphylococcus infection in his right hand. He was flown from Texas to New York for treatment and is expected to be released Friday morning.
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