Dodgers Slam Pirates 10-4 to Halt Winning Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers toppled the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 as Duke Sims and Richie Allen led a late rally. Mau Wills drove in three runs, Russell stole second, and Osteen contributed a two run single. Roberto Clemente hit his 10th homer for the Pirates with Mazeroski adding a ninth inning RBI.
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Cedeno delivers walk off single in 11th to beat Phillies
Astros rally to 3-2 win as Cesar Cedeno hits bases loaded single with none out in the 11th off Billy Wilson. Roger Metzger started the comeback, and breakaway plays followed including an error on a sacrifice bunt and intentional walk before Cedeno's game winner. Phillies tie July in late innings as timing and ejections spark a heated finish.
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Babe Ruthers Set for West Texas Title Bid
Lubock Senior Babe Ruth team after disposing of two opponents in the district tournament will play Friday for the West Texas title and a spot in the sectional tournament.
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Tri City Wins In Tourney Led By Dannheim Performance
Reliever David Dannheim pitched three hitless innings and drove in two runs as Tri City defeated Raton 8 5 in a district Senior Little League tournament. Tri City had 11 hits, with Raton scoring all runs in the fourth inning.
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Bills Cut Five Players From Squad
Niagara Falls New York AP five players were released by the Buffalo Bills. Defensive tackle Barry Atkinson of Buffalo and John Stevens of Pitt requested their releases. Also cut were kicker Stefan Schroder of Pacific University Joe Spicko of Pitt and cornerback Billy Murphy of Norfolk State.
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National League Matchups Round Up Scores and Pitchers
National League games feature Perry for San Francisco taking on Blass of Pittsburgh in a night game. Ryan facing Hands at Chicago, Fryman versus Reus in St Louis, Roberts against Red in Atlanta, Sutton opposing Gullett in Cincinnati, Stoneman versus Forsch in Houston.
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Frenship Wins Meet Opener in Legion Tournament
Frenship Post 575 defeated Bell Checks 7 to 4 at Lowrey Field in the opening game. Kenny Hill pitched seven strong innings, scattering six hits and driving in two runs for the winners as David Williams, Jeff Gillett and Roger Osborne added RBIs. Donnie Moore had the lone Bell Checks run with the others scoring on errors. Farr's beat Plainview 13 to 2 in the nightcap.
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Ex Celtic President Dies in Boston at 59
John J. Jack Waldron aged 59, former Boston Celtics president, died Monday at University Hospital ten days after cancer surgery. Waldron had led the Celtics during 1969 after Trans National Communications bought the team and stepped down in 1970.
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Long Haul Tuna Catch Weighs 570 Pounds
Peter J. Rogers of Bailey Island Maine hooked a 570 pound tuna in Casco Bay with a hand line. The fish pulled his 14 foot skiff for 25 minutes before a sport fishing boat crew harpooned it as it broke his line.
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Bonds Keys Victory Giants Rally Past Braves 11-8
San Francisco erased a six run lead, then Bobby Bonds doubled and scored the go ahead run on an Atlanta throwing error. Dietz scored on Lanier single, Mays added an insurance run as the Giants outslugged the Braves 11 to 8 in Atlanta.
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Southern and Western win Little League area victories
Southern defeated Southwest 50 to in a five inning burst helped by Alfred Salas double and three errors. Western topped Dixie 65 with a sixth inning rally started by Randy Bollinger and a Ronnie Nelson first inning homer.
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Dixie Remains Undefeated In Pony League With Comeback
Dixie nips Southwest 7-6 in eight innings to stay 5-0 in the City Pony League. Joe Holliman and Paul Yarborough scored on a wild throw after Vince Martinez’s single in the bottom of the eighth. Northern beat Western 4-1 as Albert Limon struck out 13 over seven innings.
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Ex-Oiler Young Retires to Seek Schoolboy Coaching Post
Bob Young a 6-2 guard weighing 255 pounds who played for the Houston Oilers and Denver Broncos said he is retiring due to knee problems and will attend coaching school in Fort Worth in August. He has been teaching in Englewood and plans to pursue coaching while using his veteran pension.
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New York Mets Snap St. Louis Losing Streak
Spot starter Ray Sadecski threw a three hitter as the New York Mets erupted for all their runs in the second inning beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5 2 to end a three game skid.
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Johnny A Begins Comeback Trail
WESTMINSTER Md AP John Unitas Baltimore Colts quarterback threw passes for about 15 minutes in pads less practice to return from injury. He set up and threw to receivers for the first time since training camp opened. LATROBE Pa AP July 11 Steelers quarterback Terry Hanratty sprained his left ankle during practice and underwent surgery on his right Achilles tendon. He is not expected to run until next month and may resume practice soon. The Steelers named seven draft choices including McKinney Evans and Dan Ehle.
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Billings Leads Senators Past Twins In Five Two
Dick Billings capped a four run third with a two run homer guiding the Washington Senators to a 5 2 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Braves announced a rained out game against Pittsburgh would be made up as the second game of a twi night doubleheader in Atlanta on August 23.
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Tiger Ace Wins 15th Game in Eight-Hit Victory
In Kansas City Micke ey Lolich pitched eight innings to earn his 15th win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2. Bill Freehan had two runs batted in with a double and two singles, delivering the offense.
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Kekich Seeks Regular Spot With Yankees
New York AP reports pitcher Mike Kekich, 26, hopes to remain in the Yankees rotation after being acquired from the Dodgers after the 1968 season. He has long pleaded for a shot to pitch regularly in the rotation.
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Net Winners In State Meet And Local Tennis Results
Weekend Texas Amateur Athletic Federation district tournament winners advance to the state meet. In baseball, Kekich voices a candid view on spot starting, relievers, and clubhouse quirks as the Yankees stretch rotation duties. Local tennis finals crown men’s doubles and singles champions across age groups up to 45.
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Lauer Captures Medalist Honors in 71st Western Amateur
Bonnie Lauer of Michigan State won medalist honors at the 71st Western Amateur after a 38 40 78 final score, edging Nancy Porter of Riverton New Jersey who posted 39 40 79. Porter, 22, is the daughter of Dorothy Germain Porter who won the event in 1943 and 1944.
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Four Teams Score Wins In Babe Ruth District Play
In Plainview district 2 Olton beat Muleshoe 10 to 1 and Littlefield defeated Plainview 54. In Brownfield district 4 Lamesa outscored Post 13 to 2 and Brownfield beat Lynn County 7 to 1. Donnie Noles struck out 12 with no walks for Littlefield. Richard Tamplin hit a homer for Olton, Kent McCurley added a homer for Lamesa, Jerry Roberson held Brownfield to two hits.
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Spiezio Lifts Padres With Two-Run Homer
Ed Spiezio belted a two-out two-run homer in the eighth, fueling the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night and snapping a four-game losing streak.
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