Mincher's ninth inning homer gives A's 1-0 win in split doubleheader
Don Mincher hit a two out homer in the ninth off Horacio Pena for a 1-0 Oakland victory to split a doubleheader with Washington. The blast was Mincher's 18th and came after Pena's three prior wins. Joe Coleman pitched for the Senators in the nightcap as Rollie Fingers matched him in a scoreless duel.
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Flynn Heads All-Star Vote-Getters Dominate Western Team
AP reports Jim Flynn of Albuquerque led Western all-star voting with a 14-2 pitching line and top overall votes as Texas League President Bobby Bragan set Aug 18 for the East-West game in Albuquerque. The Western squad drew Dodgers from El Paso Amarillo and Dallas-Fort Worth, with Bob Gallagher Albuquerque and Ted Bashore Memphis among top hitters. Eastern leaders included Charlie Williams Don Rose and Ted Bashore.
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Nicklaus edges Bruce to win Westchester title
Aaron John Schroeder and Dave Hill play behind Palmer who shot 68 as Masters champ Billy Casper slipped to 76. Crampton started hot three under and led briefly before Nicklaus moved ahead with birdies on 10 through 12 and a late margin after Bruce bogeyed 16. Bruce then birdied 18 to seal a three stroke victory.
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Weston Wells Win Tourney in Dittment Golf Meet
Weston and Wells won the First Annual Dith the Low-Ball Tournament with 135, nine under par. Randall Reiger and L. D. Clapton finished two behind in the championship flight. Winners by flight included Skip and Don Martz in first flight, D J and Camper Weaver in second, and George Gabel and W W Gilbreath in third.
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Jennings 1969 Champ Wins LCC Golf Title
Dick Jennings edges Ches Moss for the victory at LCC golf championship amid match play to medal final. Winners include Don Crow in second flight, Bill Moss in third, O R Brown in fourth, with consolations for top finishers and a color cone highlight on hole seven.
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Tony Taylor's ninth inning grand slam seals Phillies win
Tony Taylor slugged a ninth inning grand slam to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Trailing 6-3, Philadelphia loaded the bases with none out in the inning,Larry Hisle doubled to start the rally, Doc Edwards and Terry Harmon added hits, and Taylor connected off rookie reliever Mike Davidson for the decisive homer.
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Price takes crown at Big Spring golf invitational
Price won the 39th annual Big Spring Invitational with a 135 under par. David Price edged Saturday co leader Duncan Boyd by one stroke. Charles Wysong finished two behind Price.
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NFL Owners Face Strike Threat Amid Contract Impasse
Grid Strike talks stretched to an $8 million to $1.04 million four year deal as managers and mediators met in Philadelphia. Most owners opposed action risking sport stability and control, with Carroll Rosenbloom condemning the outlook as depressing and warning of possible season cancellation. Lamar Hunt urged play with rookies if needed, while others favored continuing and risk veteran layoffs.
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Killebrew Oliva power lift Twins past Tigers in Detroit
Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva hit homers fueling a 4-3 Minnesota victory over Detroit. Oliva homered in the first and tripled with three hits, while Killebrew added a 33rd homer. Detroit scored on a ninth inning error, rallying late as Kaline Day drew 40,113 fans to the park.
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Richey wins National Clay Court title in Indianapolis
Cliff Richey of San Angelo defeats Stan Smith 6 2 10 3 3 6 6 1 to capture the men's title at the National Clay Court Championships in Indianapolis. Linda Tuero of Metairie, La., upset Gail Chanfreau 7 5 6 1 to win the women's crown. Richey earns 8000 dollars, Smith 5000. Tuero donates her prize to Woodstock Club.
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Okker Wins Dutch Open as Taylor Fumes at Umpire
Tom Okker defeated Roger Taylor to win the Dutch Open tennis title 46 60 6 1 6 3 in a men's final. Taylor charged an umpire miscall cost him the match, saying a second set volley was out when it touched the sideline. Margaret Court beat Kerry Melville 6 1 6 1 for the women's singles title. Winnie Shaw and Australia’s Owen Davidson won the mixed doubles 4 6 6 3 7 ?.
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Rindt Wins German Grand Prix In Hockenheim
Austria's Jochen Rindt won the 32nd German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in 1 hour 42 minutes 0.3 seconds, earning 45 world championship points. Jackie Ickx finished a close second with Ferrari, while Dennis Hulme and Emerson Fittipaldi followed. Brabham faced fuel and engine troubles.
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Actor Poitier Starts Ethiopian Tour With Daughters
American actor Poitier begins a week long tour of Ethiopia's historic sites with her two teenage daughters and plans a visit to Nairobi Kenya.
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Nine Texans named for Falth? Aleintee Basket ball Game
Buddy Travis, Sea Plains College coach, selects nine players for the Falth Aleintee game to be played in Shawnee Oklahoma August 15. Picked include three Texas Tech signees Marc Wilson Dunbar Richard Little Abilene Randy Prince Midland Lee Dwight Jones Spider Johnson Allen Barro and others Bobby Baker Dimmitt Wayne Tomlinson Ysleta Eastwood and Carlisle Clear Lake.
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Dallas Net Star Wins Tourney
Don Mordecai of Dallas captured the Pelican State tennis tournament men open title after top seed Andy Wre of Shreveport retired 2-6. John Layman of Dallas won the men's 50 singles trophy as Maury Lewis of Pirie Bluff Ark retired 346 6-3.
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