Giants Fall to Pirates as Speier and Mays Fail
In a 11-7 loss to the Pirates, Giants errors by Speier allow five unearned runs, while Mays strikes out with bases loaded in the eighth. Giusti fans Mays as Speier's inexperience cited by Fox as key. Other NL notes include Hank Aaron's 618th career homer and Ferguson Jenkins reaching 20 wins.
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Reynolds hero with bat glove seals 2-0 Angels win
Tommie Reynolds starred at Anaheim stadium with a spectacular running catch robbing Dalton Jones of a homer and his eighth inning double produced the Angels' two runs in a 2-0 victory over Detroit. Reynolds, 29, credited with his best game to date, had joined the Angels in July after Jim Fregosi’s foot surgery.
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Yankees rally to stun Twins in ninth inning comeback
The New York Yankees scored five runs in the ninth to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 after Thurman Munson knocked in the tying run and Ron Swoboda delivered the winning run on a fielder’s choice. Minnesota catcher Phil Roof was briefly unconscious after a collision with Munson.
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Lompoc Runners Dominate Santa Barbara Fair 10 Mile
Terry Williams, a Lompoc High junior, set a 51 59 record from Leroy Park to the Santa Maria fairgrounds amid a tricky turn at the finish. Ray Gill, 46, won the Seniors Division in 40 years and older. Cliff Bidleman led Junior High at 66 45. Mike Stam and Rodger Hansen also placed high for SBAA and Lompoc runners.
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Rauch resigns as Bills head coach after dispute
John Rauch resigned as Buffalo Bills head coach amid a clash with owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr over statements made on a Buffalo TV program. Harvey Johnson was named to succeed Rauch as the Bills mentor.
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Rams must pay back Patriots for Olsen
Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots clash over compensation for lineman Phil Olsen. Patriots GM Bell warns of appealing to commissioner Rozelle if no agreement reached. Olsen, top 1970 draft pick, left Patriots after a contract loophole made him a free agent, choosing the Rams to be with his brother Merlin.
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North All-Stars rally past Lompoc in eight in District 50
In the District 50 Little League game at JM West field North All-Stars of Santa Maria beat Lompoc American 5 4 in eight innings on a passed ball scoring the winning run. Santa Maria pitchers Hain and Zavala combined for the late shutdown as Lompoc’s Hain fanned ten.
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Bench Bat Back In Red Lineup Dashes Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 as Johnny Bench returned from a hand injury with three hits and a homer. Don Gullett earned his 10th win with a dominating outing, befuddling the Dodgers on the road.
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Little League Tournament Board of Games and Scores
Scores show Santa Maria South 6 Nipomo 4 and Santa Maria North 11 Lompoc American 4 with Lompoc National vs Village Hills at 5 p.m. on Village Hills Diamond. Upcoming games include Beach Cities bye and Vandenberg vs Orcutt National at 5 p.m. May Grisham School Orcutt. Schedule highlights list matchups through July 31 with a crowding list of winners and a coin flip decided championship location.
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Pico's rally nets dramatic late win in Open League softball
Pico's rallied in the top of the seventh to beat Dial Social 5-4 after loading the bases. Dan Molter delivered a clutch single to tie the game and Gary Anderson reached on an error for the winning run as Pico's improved to 2-0. McDonalds Hamburgers won 13-3 over the Boozers, with Ervin leading the offense and Steve Howard earning the win. Pizza Palace and the Boozers were set to meet next.
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