Ryan Throws Second No-Hitter In A Season For Angels
Nolan Ryan, 26, pitched a 6-0 no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, striking out 12 of 14, as the California Angels halted a four-game losing streak. He finished with 17 strikeouts, and the Angels added a five-run eighth inning to seal the win before 41,411. Other AL games featured New York over Kansas City 2-0 and Oakland beating Milwaukee 8-5.
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Lompoc Ruth team wins district final over Nipomo 11-9
Bryan Montgomery delivered a two run single in the sixth to break a 9 9 tie as Lompoc Babe Ruth All Stars beat Nipomo 11 9 in the Southern Section District Three final at Pioneer Park. Mike Velasco pitched the last three frames for the win. The victory advances Lompoc to a two of three series at Hollister against the Northern section winner.
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Lompoc Ruth All Stars win district title in Monterrey sweep
Lompoc Babe Ruth 15-year-old all stars swept Salinas National 9-4 then 8-1 in Monterrey to claim Ruth District Three Championship and advance to the California State tournament in Bellmont. Pitcher Leroy Grossini earned the second game win as Lompoc outhit Salinas 5-4 amid six Salinas errors.
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McCovey reaches 400 home runs as Giants rout Pirates
Willie McCovey homers twice to reach 400 as the San Francisco Giants crush the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0. Juan Marichal improves to seven and five, with help from Garry Maddox and Ed Goodson. Dodgers, Braves, and Reds win in other NL action while Los Angeles leads the West by seven.
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Weiskopf Wins British Open at Troon in Rain Soaked Finale
Tom Weiskopf captured the British Open at Troon finishing seven under par to equal Arnold Palmer's 11 year old record. He earned 14300 for the victory, lifting his seven week total earnings to 131445. Jack Nicklaus praised Weiskopf's talent while Trevino finished two behind.
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Beman Wins Shrine Robinson Open With 13 Under Par
Deane Beman, 35, Bethesda, Md., captured first prize of 25000 dollars at the Shrine Robinson Open Golf Classic with a 271 total 13 under par on Crawford County Country Club. He defeated Bunky Henry and Bob Dickson by one stroke. circuit earnings rise to 364067 dollars.
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Terry Williams Wins 5000m Exhibition in Heidenheim
Williams of the 1973 AAU Junior Track team won the 5000 meter U S exhibition in Heidenheim with 14 37 8. Robbie Perkins finished second with the same time but was placed second. The team also scored U S wins including 132 80 for men and 80 66 for women at the meet.
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Smith to Open U S Pro Tennis Championship
Veteran Stan Smith seeks a second straight win after a Sunday triumph in the Swedish International as the $60,000 U S Pro Tennis Championships begin at Longwood Club Brookline. Smith joins a 32-man field Tuesday night to face Jimmy Connors in the opening round.
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Kopf wins SAC net rounds singles and doubles titles
John Kopf of Vandenberg AFB dominates the SAC Tennis Tournament Open Singles final 6-0 6-4 6-2 over Michael Laine of Ellsworth AFB. Kopf and Bill Morales clinch Open Doubles 6-2 2-6 6-2 over Donald Norquist and George Kovacs. Offutt AFB locals Lidie Schwartz win Senior Doubles 6-3 7-5, while Lidie defeats David Bowersock 14 6-2 6-0 in Senior Singles. Vandenberg AFB claims team crown.
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