Billingham Zaps Mets in 5-0 Reds Win
Joe Morgan stole the show for Cincinnati as he forced Mets pitcher Jon Matlack off the mound with a distraction in the sixth inning. Billingham earned his eighth win with a three hitter, while Concepcion’s RBI double helped Cincinnati extend the lead. Bud Harrelson left with a finger fracture and Cleon Jones and Jerry Grote remained on the disabled list as New York’s woes continued.
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Lions and Orwig Oil Pee Wee Baseball Practice
Lions and Orwig Oil of Pee Wee League schedule a practice game at 9 a.m. Saturday at LHS field.
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Campbell Leads Open Qualifiers For U S Open
Campbell led five sectional qualifiers with a one under par 141 at a Cincinnati event. The Huntington West Virginia veteran missed two 18 inch putts but defeated Jim O’Hern by one stroke. Columbus golfers Walker Inman Jr and Robert Bailey tied for third with Geoff Hensley a stroke back. All five advance to the U S Open in Pittsburgh.
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Knightly Dawn Set For Ohio Derby Run
Jersey Derby winner Knightly Dawn will run in the $100,000 Ohio Derby June 16 at Thistle Down. Trainer Frank Martin said the 3-year-old colt will be shipped to Ohio next week as he has seven wins in 23 starts over two years of racing.
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Tribe Lacks Confidence Says Seghi After Bad Road Trip
Cleveland Indians General Manager Phil Seghi says the club lacks confidence after a disastrous road trip and must regain belief to turn the season around. The Indians host the Minnesota Twins at 6 p.m. for the opener of a 15 game home stand as Dick Bosman faces Dick Woodson. Manager Ken Aspromonte notes bullpen strain and Jerry Johnson's possible return from a shoulder issue.
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Purkey Jr. Near Death Amid National Junior College Baseball Tournament
Bob Purkey Jr., a top Gulf Coast JC pitcher, collapsed at a motel pool in Grand Junction after a day with teammates, slipping into a coma with doctors unsure of the cause. Cerebral hemorrhage ruled out. spinal tap showed no brain blood vessel rupture. he remained in critical yet stable condition in ICU.
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Sandra's Surprise wins after disqualification at River Downs feature
In Cincinnati, Sandra's Surprise takes first prize of 2400 dollars after Grand Belle is bumped to second for impeding during the stretch. Sandra's Surprise paid 6.20 3.60 2.40 with a 1:42 time for the mile and sixteenth. Grand Belle paid 5.60 2.60, Navy Flower 2.60, and the Towne Lad Selectric combo yielded 110.40. Pete's Turn scratch produced a 9.60 consolation payoff.
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Bowling Notes: Summer Doubles Results Report
Anita Holmes and Helen Smith won three of four against Joanne Wilson and Grace Patterson as Holmes posted 167 190 192 170 for 719. Thelma Spradlin and Kim Amnah dominated Sheri Holcomb and Peg Roach, while Sheryl Wyckoff and Karen Richards split with Beverly Campbell and Cindy Mercer. Evelyn Hewlett and Vivian Ruffner split four with Judy Mundy and Joyce Gessells. Alice Arnold and Joann Mercer triumphed over Rosie Ruggles and Susan Ruggles with Arnold totaling 673.
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Lake Erie Tops List of Favorite Ohio Fishing Spots
A panel of 13 writers selects Lake Erie as the best all around fishing lake in Ohio. The group also cites Berlin Reservoir, Pymatuning, Tycoon, and Salt Fork as top picks, noting year round fishing, public facilities, and abundant species including walleye, bass, perch, and crappie.
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Services Set Today For Ex-Coach Lough
Funeral services were scheduled in Keyser for Dana G. Lough a retired head coach and athletic director at Potomac State College. Lough died Friday of cancer at the University of West Virginia Medical Center Morgantown. He was 73.
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Canterbury Rated Ready For PGA Championship Course Plan
PGA officials and pros reviewed Canterbury golf course in Cleveland for the upcoming PGA Championship. Minor changes slated include longer rough and shorter No. 13 hole to 472 yards par four. Fairways such as the 18th and others may be widened to suit tour players.
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Lovelys Filly Wins Lebanon Feature Race
Frank Dazzleaway was the 2-1 favorite in Lebanon Raceway feature pace. Lovelys Filly built a five length lead and held off H W Adios for the one mile win in 2 13 on an off track. Wampums Baby paid 2 80. Handle reached 81273 from 1230 in attendance.
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Palmer Ties Course Record in Ashland Exhibition
Arnold Palmer shot a record-tying 66 on Ashland Country Club's par 72 to win a Johnny Appleseed Boy Scout Council exhibition. Four pros posted sub par rounds on the 6,800 yard layout with Mitchell second at 68 Heard 69 and Marr 71.
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Darby Mite Wins Scioto Downs Feature
Darby Mite outdistanced Rob in's Delight to win Scioto Downs featured seventh race. The mile time was 2 10 1 5 with payouts of 8.20 4.20 2.80 for the main, 8.40 3.20 for Robin's Delight, 2.20 for Showhorse Manuel. The Grand Entry Winnie Song daily double paid 54.20 and 3,087 fans wagered 198,790 dollars.
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Trevino Wins Doral Open by One Stroke
Lee Trevino captured the first wire-to-wire pro golf victory of 1973 by winning the Doral Open by a single stroke over Australian Bruce Crampton.
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