Montanez Carrying Phillies With Hot Streak and Baby Charm
Willie Montanez boosted the Phillies with a 4-1 win over the Giants as he climbs NL batting leaders with a .324 average. He credited his newborn son Guillermo Jr. as good luck and has hit safely in 32 of 33 games, including an eight game stretch, since the birth.
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Hall of Fame ceremony honors Mantle Ford and six inductees
Yankee stars Mantle and Ford headlined a memory packed Hall of Fame night in Cooperstown as six immortals were inducted including Cool Papa Bell Jocko Conlan Sunny Jim Bottomley and Sam Thompson. Bill Terry framed the moment with a parsimonious call to action while other MLB results dotted the night.
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Lompoc youths chase motocross glory at Spillway Park
Four Lompoc riders Chuck Czerwinski Johnny Grossini Vincent Clark and Greg Beck push toward professional ranks racing on a mile and a half Spillway Park track in Santa Maria. Clark ranked tenth nationally in 125 c c. Reck is the lone amateur. All race on 35 minute motos with bikes up to 250 c c and without factory backing.
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Rams drift into camp as 22 veterans report in Fullerton
Twenty two Los Angeles Rams veterans led by Merlin Olsen Jim Bertelsen and Lawrence McCutcheon reported to training camp in Fullerton California ahead of the NFL Players Association cooling off period Two of weeks The Rams meet the Kansas City Chiefs at the Coliseum on Saturday UCLA quarterback Mike Flores was placed on waivers and offensive lineman Mike Kentner left camp.
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Alley Oop comes through as Browns stun 49ers
Cleveland defeats San Francisco 21 to 20 on a last minute Alley Oop pass. Steve Holden outjumped two defenders for a 30 yard TD and Chris Gartner's extra point after a blocked kick gave the Browns the win. Cureton lofted the ball over 50 yards for the play. Holden notes luck skill and line protection mattered.
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Buckwalter Named Utah Stars Director of Player Personnel
Morris Buckwalter was hired as the Utah Stars director for player personnel and scouting, returning to his native Utah after a career with Seattle University and the Seattle Supersonics. The Stars expect a decision on Joe Mullaney’s status by Wednesday as talks with Memphis owner Mike Storen unfold.
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NFL owners hope last weekend ends empty seats
NFL owners weighed mixed crowds after three Monday games drew 108 931 fans. Steelers beat Bears 50 21 in Pittsburgh 42 325 attendance. Browns edged 49ers 21 20 in Cleveland 27 358. Bills defeated Chiefs 35 21 in Kansas City 39 248.
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Ryan Ties MLB Strikeout Record With 19 In Nine Innings
Cal Angel pitcher Nolan Ryan struck out 19 Boston hitters in a 4 2 victory to equal the major league nine inning record. He tied Steve Carlton and Tom Seaver with 19, while Brad Feller’s 18 in 1938 stood as a benchmark. Ryan also noted his preference for a no hitter, saying it carries greater meaning.
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