Two NL players share weekly honors for first time
Manny Sanguillen of Pittsburgh and Lee Lacy of the Dodgers win the National League Player of the Week for the week ending July 9 with identical 11 for 27 at bats and four RBIs. The list also covers Vida Blue's knee strain, Peter Slater's Sharks signing, and other MLB notes.
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Dodgers rally to split twin bill with Phillies
Pete Richert earned his first NL win since 1964 as the Dodgers edged Philadelphia 6-4 in game one of a doubleheader. The Phillies dominated game two 9-1 behind six runs off Mike Strahler. Richert, back with L A after seven AL seasons, credited a palm ball for his improved performance while Willie Davis homered to spark the tied game in the ninth and 11th inning rally.
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Yankees
Nicklaus Prepares For Open At Muirfield In Varying Conditions
At Muirfield Scotland 154 players await the 101st British Open under rain wind and sun. Jack Nicklaus the 9-4 favorite trains a full week ahead while rivals Trevino Palmer and Player contend with limited prep time and changing winds shaping the hostile course.
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Gary Player
National League Batting and Hitting Leaders
United Press International rankings show National League leading batters with Johnny Bench and Willie Stargell among top hitters. Hank Aaron and Donn Clendenon appear in the listed totals with several players contributing to the league leaders.
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Kingman
Aaron
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Colbert
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Pitt
Orioles stumble to 3-2 loss as slump deepens
Baltimore fell 3-2 to Kansas City at home, dropping 14 of 18 at Camden Yards, while Detroit pulled ahead in the AL East after Texas’ loss. Elsewhere Perry, Northrup, and McGlothen starred in wins for Indians, Tigers, and Red Sox respectively.
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