Trade talks confirmed Is Terrific Tom leaving Mets
New York reports Tom Seaver is set to join the Cincinnati Reds within 48 hours unless he vetoes the deal. Reds would send three players including Rawley Eastwick and Doug Flynn as Mets seek to move the Cy Young winner amid salary disputes.
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Carew leads Twins past Yankees as average climbs
Rod Carew went 3-for-5 with a triple and a homer in a 6-1 Twins win over the New York Yankees. He added seven hits in the series to raise his AL batting average to .388 while Gene Mauch lauded the veteran as a premier hitter. Larry Hisle hit his 15th homer, and Paul Thormodsgard pitched well in the victory.
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Thomson Places Fifth at International Prep Invitational
David Thomson of Santa Ynez High finished fifth at the United International Prep Invitational in Evansville Illinois on Saturday. He entered the meet with the third best throw in the world this year but produced a disappointing 1826.
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Weekend Showcase for Howell and Dock Luckie
Roy Howell enjoyed a strong Seattle Mariners weekend with 5 hits in 11 at bats including a home run and a game winning double. Dock Luckie of Florida won the best throw event with 200 feet as conditions were hot and humid. Thomson may compete in AAU meets and plans to train before Stanford with a track scholarship.
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Geiberger’s 59 at Memphis Open sets rare record
Al Geiberger became the only player to win a PGA event with a 15 under par and never card a round in the 60s. He shot a 59 in round two at Colonial Country Club, 7 193 yards, then left for Tulsa for the US Open and said his main task was forgetting Memphis and the sub-60 round.
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Cubs stay hot with Sutter save and late win
The Chicago Cubs stretch lead in the NL East as Bruce Sutter earns his league leading 17th save in a 6-5 Sunday victory over the Giants. Gene Clines’ eighth inning single, an error, a wild pickoff, and Murcer’s sac fly set up the decisive scoring.
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Cards pick Leroy Grossini in eighth round draft
Former Lompoc High baseball star Leroy Grossini was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth round of the baseball free agent draft. He is on the California Junior College All Star team touring Alaska after completing a two year career at Santa Barbara City College where he earned MVP and team captain honors and was named to the Western State Athletic Conference first team.
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Tyson Drives Cardinals Past Dodgers With Big Three RBI Day
St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 5-2 as Mike Tyson hit two doubles and a single for three RBIs. Tyson had been in a 0-for-11 slump before Sunday and raised his average from 207. Eric Rasmussen earned the win with solid pitching.
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Higuchi Wins LPGA Title in Dream Come True Moment
Chako Higuchi captured her first American tour victory at the LPGA Classic in North Myrtle Beach as she shot a three under par 69 on Sunday. Pat Bradley faltered on the back nine with four bogeys, finishing in a three-way tie for second with Sandra Post and Judy Rankin. Higuchi spoke through an interpreter, noting it felt “a dream come true” and she is speechless with happiness.
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Sandra Post
Judy Rankin
Angels top Indians as Rudi ends slump with big homer spree
Angel outfielder Joe Rudi lifted the slumping club with two homers driving in five as California beat Cleveland 11 to 5. Rudi, now with 11 homers and 47 RBIs after signing a $2.09 million deal, said the breakout could start a turnaround. Don Baylor added a solo shot and Dave Chalk belted a two run homer.
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Norm Sherry
Don Baylor
Dave Chalk
Bratz Drafted by Phoenix Suns After Stanford Career
Mike Bratz was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA draft after four years at Stanford. He was the Suns second pick in the third round as Phoenix lacked a second round choice. Stanford’s Gary Cavelli notes Bratz could make the team with Westphal’s pending move and Van Arsdale retirements. Bratz earned Stanford MVP and Academic All-America honors.
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Phoenix Suns
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Paul Westphal
Los Angeles
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Seattle Slew vs Secretariat debate captures Belmont win
UPI report notes Seattle Slew's Belmont Stakes victory and status as a Triple Crown winner. Competing views compare him to Secretariat with focus on speed versus potential. Jockey Jean Cruguet and owner Mickey Taylor weigh careers and future plans for Slew.
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