Brewers Back Cardinals Blank Ailing LA 4-0
Jim Brewer returned to the Dodgers bullpen after a nerve numbness diagnosis ended his earlier stint. Bob Gibson shined with a seven hitter and a fourth shutout to lift the Cardinals 4-0, while Don Sutton took the loss as St. Louis took the early lead in the NL West. Brock and Simmons drove in the decisive run in the first inning.
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Carlton Sees 16th Win Slip as Phils Fall in 11th
On Monday night in Philadelphia, Steve Carlton still struck out 10 to keep his league lead at 252 but the Phillies lost 2-1 to Atlanta in 11 innings. Dusty Baker doubled, Williams walked, and Mike Lum delivered a broken-bat single to end Carlton’s bid. Cincinnati beat Montreal 4-1 and San Diego edged Chicago 6-5 as other NL results rolled in. Oakland topped Detroit 5-1 and Baltimore defeated California 3-1 in the AL.
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Celtics sign Westphal from USC on multi year deal
The Boston Celtics announce Paul Westphal a 6-4 guard from Redondo Beach California has signed a multi year contract. Westphal sat out most of last season with a knee injury and USC went 11 2 before his injury and 9 14 after. Red Auerbach says he should challenge for a starting spot due to his ability as a middle man on the fast break.
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Olympian calls for reappraisal of Olympic games
Mrs. Andrea M. Lawrence, America's only double gold medal Olympic skier, urged an international forum to redefine the purpose and scope of winter and summer Olympics. She proposed a panel including IOC officials, sport governing bodies, athletes and journalists to set realistic guidelines and preserve core concepts. She plans to discuss the idea at a February Lake Tahoe reunion of Olympic skiers.
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Colts explode past Chiefs 27 13 in pre season action
Ray May broke the ice with a 16 yard fumble return for a touchdown and led Baltimore to a 23 17 upset of Kansas City as Norm Bullach scored late after Marty Domres connected with Don McCauley. The Chiefs scored late on two short TDs.
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Riva Ridge Drugged Claims Stir Racing Inquiry
Owner Helen Tweedy reported her horse Riva Ridge tested positive for phenothiazine after finishing fourth in the Monmouth Invitational Handicap at Monmouth Park on August 5. FBI and New Jersey authorities vowed a formal probe amid past race fixing testimony linking the Derby winner to drugging practices.
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Rhodesia Controversy Darkens Munich Olympic Opener
In Munich the Rhodesia versus Africa showdown looms as IOC negotiators struggle over whether Rhodesia will compete. NOCA and SCAS threaten to withdraw if Rhodesia is not expelled, amid UN sanctions blocking Rhodesian passports. IOC debates possible resolution ahead of Saturday opening.
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