Field events bring tracksters within one point of Russians
At Berkeley the United States trails the Soviet Union 79 to 77 in the triangular meet with the World Team 49 while Friday's closing events saw Randy Matson and Karl Salb in the shot put and Dave Roberts in the pole vault narrow the gap.
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Gibson finally ends skid as Cardinals top Giants 7 2
Bob Gibson pitched a four hitter to stop a losing streak and beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2. The Cardinals erased a 2-0 deficit with a four run fourth and three run fifth, aided by back to back homers by Matty Alou and Jose Cruz.
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Lompoc hosts Fremont in Babe Ruth exhibition series
Lompoc will stage a two-day Babe Ruth exhibition weekend at Pioneer Park with Fremont, California teams. The Lompoc 13-year-olds meet Fremont at 4 p.m. today after a 1 p.m. opener between the 14-15-year squads, followed by rematches tomorrow at the same times. The games serve as post season tune ups. Packers hold a week of summer camp at University of Minnesota Duluth in Green Bay.
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Lolich finally beats Orioles after long relief bid
Mickey Lolich pitched a five hitter to beat Baltimore 3 1 and complete a 22 inning effort across games. Detroit moved within 4 2 games of the Orioles as New York and Boston results altered the standings with other AL action.
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Aztecs face Truckers in City Championship series opener
After clinching the National Little League title the Aztecs 16 5 meet the American League champion Truckers 19 1 in a best of three series opener at 10 am today at J M Park Chestnut and A Streets. The Aztecs beat Pistons 6 2 Thursday to reach the final shows.
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Newcombe Wins Wimbledon Title Again in Five setters
John Newcombe defeated Stan Smith in a five set final 6-3 5-7 2-6 6-4 6-4 to capture his second consecutive Wimbledon singles crown and give Australia a sweep. Evonne Goolagong won the women's title with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Margaret Court.
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Wall grabs lead in Canadian Open
Art Wall Jr. shoots a five under par 67 in the second round to hold a one stroke edge at 137 after two rounds of the Canadian Open in Montreal. Arnold Palmer barely makes the cut with a 149, while Lee Trevino stands four behind Wall as Lou Graham slips to 138.
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Baseball standings and tonight's scheduled games
The standings show California leading Oakland 1 0. Tonight's matchups include Minnesota Corbin 5 5 at Milwaukee Lopez 1 2 Baltimore Dobson 7 4 at Detroit Cain 5 2 Washington Brown 1 1 at Cleveland Hand 1 4 Oakland Dobson 5 0 at California Wright 7 7 Chicago John 5 9 at Kansas City Splittorff 3 1 New York Peterson 6 7 at Boston Tiant 0 1. Sundays games list Chicago at Kansas City Baltimore at Detroit Washington at Cleveland New York at Boston Oakland at California Minnesota at Milwaukee. Twilight matches noted.
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Major league leaders summary and top hitters list
National League leaders include Torre St Louis 115 runs 367 at bats 115 hits 367 at bats while Davis Los Angeles 114 hits in 318 at bats. Also Bekrt Chicago 102 hits in 293 at bats and Brock St Louis 109 runs in 316 at bats. American League leaders feature Oliva Minnesota 101 hits in 269 at bats and Murcer New York 90 hits in 266 at bats with Kaline Detroit 70 runs in 215 at bats. Home run leaders cited: Stargell Pittsburgh 28 and Aaron Atlanta 22 with May Minnesota 21. RBI leaders list Pitt 80 and Aaron 61 across leagues.
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Baseball matchups dominate night slate across leagues
Teams listed include Atlanta at New York and Pittsburgh at Chicago with starters Nash Gentry Johnson Pappas Carlton Marichal Lersch Morton Grimsley Forsch Downing Roberts. Evening games feature Cincinnati at Houston and Los Angeles at San Francisco plus Philadelphia at Montreal and St. Louis at San Diego.
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Lompoc shuts out Santa Maria in instructional league clash
Four Lompoc pitchers combine for a 5 0 victory over Santa Maria as Don Bunch limits the Braves to two hits through five innings. Mike Hernandez, Matt Knickrem, Paul Ortez drive runs during a fifth inning rally. Lompoc to face Cabrillo then Righetti at Elks Field in Santa Maria.
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