Zimmer's prize rookie Dave Roberts shines for Padres
Don Zimmer fends off a heart scare as rookie Dave Roberts debuts with the Padres. Roberts, signed as the No 1 draft choice, quickly proves his potential by belting his first major league hit and earning continued playing time despite a slow start. Zimmer hails Roberts as a future star and keeps him in the lineup.
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Boxing bills signed to curb abuse by boxers and managers
Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke signed two measures aimed at boxing protections. One penalizes boxers for rabbit or kidney punches with scoring deductions. the other requires managers to file quarterly financial statements with the State Athletic Commission. A third Thomas bill to ban amateur pros on same card unless disability insurance is provided was sent to the Senate.
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Pirates pull ahead with 6-4 win over Mets
Bob Robertson belted a two run homer in the fourth to lift Pittsburgh past Houston 6-4 as the Pirates extended their NL East lead to 14 2 games over the Mets. Willie Stargell and Al Oliver added runners, with Roberto Clemente insurance in the fifth.
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Dave McNally
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Yaz Tops Red Sox Rally As Streak Reaches Six
Carl Yastrzemski goes 3 for 4 lifting his average to .302 as Boston defeats Minnesota 2-0 to extend the Red Sox winning streak to six. The club’s rotation also notches five straight complete games.
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Pitcher nets 10th win as California tops Milwaukee
Earl Stephenson lost the game for Milwaukee after allowing a two out pinch single by Winston Lienas bringing Syd O'Brien home from second. Ryan struck out eight to lift his season total to 122, trailing Lolich who leads with 125.
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Syd O’brien
Ryan
Lolich
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Major League Results
United Press International reports results and standings with rain postponed games. Highlights include Montreal defeat Los Angeles 7-3 and Chicago 4 Atlanta 1 with separate 1st and 2nd place tallies for Atlanta and Chicago. Complete night slate lists San Diego at New York and Chicago at Atlanta among others with Friday twi nights and postponements due to rain.
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Baseball season leaders and pitching figures listed
National League leaders include Bench Cin 61 RBIs Kingman SF 53 Stargell Pitt 51 Watson Hou and Oliver Pitt 50. American League totals show Allen Chi 54 Mayberry KC 45 May Chi 44 Oliver Cal and Bando Oak 42. National League pitching Nolan Cin 11 2 Seaver 11 4 Carlton Phil 106 Jenkins Chi 107 five tied nine wins. American Lolich Det 1346 Perry Clev 12 7 Wood Chi 12 9 Palmer Balt 114 Holtzman Oak 11 6. Classified ads get results call RE 6 2313.
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Swimmers tune up at LA meet
The Los Angeles Invitational Swimming Championships open for a three day run at the Los Angeles Swim Stadium with stars like Gary Hall Mark Spitz Brian Job and Tom McBreen among the men and Ann Simmons Cathy Calhoun Lyn Vidali among the women. Times will help assign heats for the Olympic Trials in Chicago on Aug 24 26 at Olympic metric distances and preliminaries run in the mornings with finals at 3 30 p m sponsored by the Southern Pacific Association of the AAU.
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Brian Job
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Ann Simmons
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Veteran jockey William Strauss suspended over electric shocker
Los Angeles area racing officials suspended veteran jockey William Strauss after security found an electrical shocker in his laundry at Los Alamitos. The device, used to urge horses on, led to the case being referred to the California Horse Racing Board for formal action.
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Shaving Strokes 47 Puts Challenge on Bumpy Greens
The advice explains adjusting a putting stroke for uneven greens. Place the ball farther back in the stance and strike with a descending blow to create topspin for better roll. While not as smooth or accurate, this method helps on bumpy greens as the day wears on.
Moyer Defeats Davis In Unanimous 10 Round Win
Denny Moyer 161 PortlandoRe beat Art Davis 15 1 2 Los Angeles in a unanimous 10 round decision at the Silver Slipper Arena. Moyer, North American middleweight champion, built a big point lead from the fourth to ninth rounds as Davis pressed early, with a nose bleed and a cut near the eye noted.
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