Dick Allen Drives White Sox Past Twins With Two Inside-The-Park Homers
Dick Allen homered twice inside the park to spark the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Manager Chuck Tanner praised Allen as the best player in the majors, noting his power and average with runners aboard. Allen’s first inside-the-park shot scored Pat Kelly and Luis Alvarado in a 3-0 first inning.
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Lompoc Babe Ruthers Face Novato In State Tourney Clash
The Lompoc 13 year old Babe Ruth all stars meet defending champions Novato at Sinsheimer Park in San Luis Obispo at 7 30 PM for a state tournament game. A win sends Lompoc undefeated to the semifinals. the loser drops to the losers bracket with games Friday and Sunday potential.
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Williams hits four as Cubs sweep Cardinals in 4-0 win
Billy Williams collected four hits to lift his average to .346 and back Ferguson Jenkins 14th win as the Cubs swept the four-game set with St Louis 4-0. Jenkins pitched his 19th complete game. Pirates, Mets, Braves, Astros, and Giants won in other NL games.
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Ruth led 13-year-old All Stars at State tourney in San Luis
Lompoc American Legion teams joined Area 6 tourney at Mt. San Antonio College West Covina facing Lompoc on Thursday at 4 pm and Friday at 4 pm while Village Hills little league all stars head to Sectional Journey at Limas Park Santa Maria with games Thursday at 5 pm and a potential Saturday game.
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LOM POG RECORD Sports News
Scott Ostler reports on sports events and notable performances with concise, streetwise insights. Readers get quick takes on games, standings, and personalities shaping the season.
Odds don't back Cowboys
Harrah's Tahoe Racebook released preseason NFL odds placing the Baltimore Colts and Minnesota Vikings at 5 to 2 favorites, Oakland Raiders 3 to 1, with Dallas Cowboys at 7 to 2 in the NFC. Miami and Kansas City tied at 7 to 2 in the AFC. San Francisco 4 to 1 and Detroit 5 to 1 in the NFC.
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Rams and Colts Trade Tom Curtis to Rams
The Baltimore Colts traded defensive back Tom Curtis to the Los Angeles Rams for an undisclosed future draft choice. Curtis, 24, was a 1970 14th round pick from Michigan who started two games last season and had 26 college interceptions. General manager Joe Thomas cited a surplus of defensive backs at the Tampa training camp.
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Nicklaus Opens Practice With Finger Wound In PGA Chase
Nicklaus arrived at Oakland Hills wearing two bandages after removing part of a nail to treat an infection. He eagled the 521 yard second hole and remained a co favorite with Lee Trevino for the PGA Championship. Trevino, Palmer, and Wadkins practiced together, not scoring, after Trevino shot 65 on Sunday.
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Cowboys trade Thomas to Chargers in midseason shakeup
The San Diego Chargers acquired halfback Duane Thomas from the Dallas Cowboys for Mike Montgomery and Billy Parks just before the inter conference trade deadline. The deal sparks debate over whether Thomas will stay on good terms with the Chargers and help them compete.
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