White Sox surge to first with ninth inning win over Angels
Chicago’s White Sox moved into first place in the American League West after a 9-8 comeback win over the California Angels. Carlos May hit a three-run homer in the ninth as Detroit’s Mickey Lolich recorded his first shutout of the season in a 5-0 victory over Cleveland. The Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, A’s, and Rangers also posted wins in a busy AL slate.
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New faces emerge as Nets eye next season
Nets expect changes with Jim Chones joining from Marquette and a possible Melchionni replacement. Indiana clinched the ABA title 108 105 over New York as Bill Melchionni contemplates his future with the Nassau Coliseum crew.
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Bulldogs win state JC title at Santa Maria Elks Field
Hancock College caped the state small schools crown by defeating College of the Redwoods 5 2 at Santa Maria. Sophomore Carlos Gonzales delivered the big hit while Dave Vosburg pitched a complete game six hits one walk and twelve strikeouts to seal the victory.
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Sports Sked Ambiguous No Events Today
Golf Northern League finals set at San Luis Bay Club. Girls swimming Santa Barbara County League finals slated for Santa Barbara High. No events scheduled today.
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Mets Survive Phillies as Willie Mays Delivers Key Homer
Willie Mays helps the Mets beat Philadelphia 4 3 on a Sunday after a two run homer in the eighth inning. Mays has four hits in 14 at bats over four games, scoring six times and driving in four as New York extends its win streak and Seaver improves to 7 1. The day also features multiple NL results including Pittsburgh, Chicago, Houston and Cincinnati wins, with Mazeroski still seeking his first hit of the year.
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LOM POG HE CORD sports News Scott Ostler
Scott Ostler delivers a compact sports roundup from LOM POG HE CORD, highlighting recent scores, standout performances, and upcoming events with a columnist’s brisk pace.
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Solitude Indiana Famed for Quiet Life and Local Sports
In Solitude Indiana a tiny farming hamlet near Mt. Vernon remains calm amid national sports fervor. Locals, led by Dawson’s General Store proprietor Mark, prize Mt. Vernon High School baseball and recall a once vibrant town team. Resident youths like Steve Searcy enjoy baseball and basketball while few arrests occur and the town name's origin traces to a railroad stop.
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