Yankees sweep Orioles to build big lead in AL East
The New York Yankees defeated Jim Palmer 2 1 to complete a three game sweep at Baltimore. Walt Williams started the ninth with a triple and scored on Thurman Munson's sacrifice fly to seal the win as New York moved 12 games up on Boston and nine on Baltimore. The win followed strong performances as Cleveland beat Boston 8 5 and Chicago beat Texas 5 2.
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Luzinski Faces All-Star Odds Amid Phils Hot Streak
Phillies slugger Greg Luzinski ranks 12th in NL outfield voting as fans debate the All-Star picks. Philadelphia, riding a five game win streak, rallied past the Pirates 7 4 6 in 13 innings, drawing 25 000 plus fans each home date and closing in on first place.
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Beverly Hills Star Named Southern California High School Athlete of the Year
Steve Craig, a four sport letterman from Beverly Hills High, tops Tim Shaw of Long Beach Wilson for the S C High School Athlete of the Year after 65 nominations. Craig will attend Brigham Young University on a basketball scholarship this fall. Son also notes Jurgensen to join CBS as expert pro football analyst this fall.
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Fan identifies with Muhammad Ali in sports interview
A roving Record Sports reporter visits the Lompoc post office to ask a fan which sports figure they most identify with. The respondent, Kelly Candaele of E Maple Ave, cites Muhammad Ali for his honesty, stance on race, and fearless behavior both in boxing and public life.
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US Team Wins 6-1 in Japan-USA College Series in Omaha
Vic Bernal of Cal Poly Pomona pitched five-hitter to beat Japan 6-1 at Rosenblatt Stadium. U.S. leads series 3-1 as Nimomiya and Tao doubles produce Japan's lone ninth inning run. Final two games set in Los Angeles after Omaha finale. The College Sports Information Directors adopt a resolution to stop editorial support for magazines tied to gambling ads.
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Flower Festival Weekend Draws Top Local Athletes
Valley Babe Ruth senior all stars host Alameda at Lompoc High at 5 p.m. Friday. Saturday features Flower Festival events including tennis singles, a gymkhana at La Salle Canyon Arena, and a distance carnival with a 5 mile street race at three and a 6 mile invitational. Notable locals Jim Schankel Jim Warrick and Bob Zorich among competitors.
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Nastase Upset At Wimbledon By Stewart In Five Sets
At Wimbledon Center Court Sherwood Stewart of Goose Creek Texas defeated Ike Nastase in five sets 8-6 6-8 6-2 1-6 6-3 as five seeded men fell early. Connors beat Amritraj 9-8 6-0 8-6 while crowd reached a record 37,081 with gates closed for first time since 1949.
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Angels sign No. 1 draft pick Dan Goodwin
California Angels announce that Danny Goodwin, the top draft choice and catcher from Southern University, has agreed to a major league contract and bonus exceeding $100,000. He will formally sign Sunday at Anaheim Stadium after a morning workout with the club. Terms were not disclosed.
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Giants fall behind on city payment at San Francisco
The San Francisco Giants missed the $125,000 February payment to the city for the first time in 15 years. City officials accept their assurance of a late payment, possibly when attendance improves.
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Major league leaders by league and player totals
National League leaders include Luzinski Phil with 17 and Bench Cin 15. Baker Atl Wynn LA Schmidt Phil and Parker Pitt 13. American League leaders Bonds NY and Jackson Oak 16. Horton Del and Burroughs Tex 15, Lynn Bos and Hendrick Cle 14.
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