Three-Run Blow Lifts Reds Over Cards
Lee May hit an 11th homer of the season to spark a 3-1 lead in the third as Cincinnati Reds defeat St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 behind Don Gullett and Joe Gibbon. Gullett improves to 6-2 with four hits allowed through eight innings while Gibbon finishes the win.
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Sunday Baseball Results Across Leagues
Major wins include Baltimore over Milwaukee 4 3 Minnesota 4 4 Cleveland and Chicago 8 2 Detroit 2 California 45 Boston 2 New York 4 Kansas City 2 Oakland 8 Washington 1 National League top scores Chicago 6 Atlanta 3 San Diego 8 Montreal 0 1st San Diego 8 Montreal 4 1st Los Angeles 4 New York 3 Philadelphia 1 Francisco 0 1st Francisco 4 Philadelphia 3 2d 12 innings Cincinnati 4 St Louis 2 Pittsburgh 9 Houston 2 Minor leagues Dixie Dallas Fort Worth 5 Amarillo 1 Asheville 5 Birmingham 3 Charlotte 5 Arkansas 4 Jacksonville at Memphis rain Shreveport 3 Savannah 2 Columbus 7 Montgomery American Association Omaha 17 Denver 15 Pacific Coast League Spokane 6 Tacoma 4
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Hester Captures Net Tourney Titles at Hillcrest
David Hester defeats John Miller 6-2 6-1 to win men's singles. He and Johnny Davis take men's doubles 5-7 -1 6-3 over Alderson and Irons. Lucy Rocke and Janie Robbins win women's doubles 6-3 6-8 6-3 with Sandra Carter and Kathy Jones taking the consolation.
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David Hester
John Miller
Hillcrest
Hester
Johnny Davis
Jack Alderson
Ed Irons
Lucy Rocke
Janie Robbins
Sandra Carter
Kathy Jones
Sandra Marshall
Frances Marshall
Bill Marshall
Murray Coulter
Miller
Pug Mahon
Dub Rushing
John Burnett
Hiesteeinae
Alderson-Irons
Don Douglass
Roy Freund
Jack Mecham
Dale Johnson
Lucy Locke
Mary Freund
Carol Douglass
TWO SITES City NBC Loop Starts Play Today
The City NBC League opens with games at Lowrey Field and Mackenzie Park. Five teams enter: Hubbers, Lubbock Electric, Carrillo Gulf Texans, Grand Western Homes, and the Lubbock Stars. The winner advances to the state tournament at LaGrange.
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Blue Spins Four-Hit Complete Game as A’s Dominate Senators
Vida Blue pitched a four hitter for his 12th complete game win as the Oakland A’s beat the Washington Senators 8-1, extending their streak to five. McLain suffered his 10th loss as Rick Monday and Sal Bando provided key hits, with Tenace adding a homer later.
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Allison Wins Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs
Bobby Allison drove his 1970 Ford to a record 123.119 mph average over 500 miles at Dover Downs International Speedway winning the Mason-Dixon 500. He earned 15,570 of 75,000 purse as Fred Lorenzen finished second and Richard Petty finished third in a heat affected race with one caution flag none.
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Mays Sparks Giants With 12th Inning HR For 4-3 Nightcap Win
Willie Mays belted a 12th inning homer to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 comeback victory over Philadelphia in the nightcap, snapping a five game slide. Philly won the opener 1-0 on Rick Wise three hitters.
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Willie Mays
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Joe Hoerner
BarryLersch
Ken Henderson
Padres sweep doubleheader with comeback win over Expos
Nate Colbert hit a bases loaded homer in the fifth to lift San Diego to an 8 4 victory over Montreal and complete the Sunday sweep after an 8 0 opener. Ed Spiezio drove in two as San Diego totaled 13 hits.
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Montreal
Dave Roberts
John Strohmayer
Don Mason
Enzo Hernandez
Ron Brand
Colbert
Ed Spiezio
al Santorini
al Severinsen
Dick Kelley
Victoy
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Kelley
Carl Morton
Roberts
Pepitone and Popovich spark Cubs past Braves 6-3
Chicago used a two run first inning and a fourth inning homer by Pepitone to seize control. Popovich added a season first homer and Santo contributed an RBI single as Bill Hands allowed seven hits in a six to three Cubs victory. Hank Aaron homered in the ninth to spoil the shutout bid.
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Scarborough and Lorenzo Win Lorenzo Member Guest
Dub Scarborough and Russell Haberer fire a two under par 129 to win the Lorenzo Member Guest with Jim Fullingim and C A Rodgers second after a playoff. In the championship flight Scarborough Haberer lead 131 while Fullingim Rodgers and Craig Quattlebaum were 131 and 139 respectively.
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Bill Quattlebaum
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Dub Scarborough
Muncy Carter
Bill Ray
Pud Boyd
Jackie Hays
Ralph Henderson
Jim Goddard
Pirates top Astros as Murtaugh returns in 9-8 thriller
Pirates stun Houston 9-8 in a high scoring return for manager Danny Murtaugh. Willie Stargell drives in three runs with his 18th homer and a single as Richie Hebner and Roberto Clemente add key RBIs. Dock Ellis earns his sixth win in the 84 degree heat.
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Russell Drives Dodgers Past Mets In Oldtimers Day Thriller
Bill Russell filled in for Richie Allen and starred with a triple a double and a single as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4 3. Al Downing earned relief in the ninth and Jim Brewer closed out the win after a late Mets rally.
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Nichols Johnson Win Tournament at Levelland
Nick Nichols and Jimmy Johnson fired a 64 Sunday to win the Levelland Member-Guest with a 132 total. The duo held an eight stroke lead over Duffey Glenn, securing the championship in a tight finish.
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Hale Wins Halas Mile in Heat with Backs
Chicago Bear defensive end Dave Hale, 6 foot 8, 253 pounds, ran the Halas mile with the offensive backs and posted 5 31 to beat Benny McRae and Ron Smith. Sayers and Butkus missed due to knee operations. other linemen ran in the main heat won by George Seals in 7 30.
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Californian Sets High Jump Mark
Dwight Stones of Glendale High School in Los Angeles established a national interscholastic high jump record with a 7-14 1/4 leap while winning the California State Track and Field Championship. He broke Otis Hailey’s 7-1 3/4 mark from 1968, using the Fosbury Flop technique as a 17-year-old senior.
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Junior Golf Classes Set For Hub City
Meadowbrook Golf Course hosts junior golf for boys and girls ages 6 to 13 starting today through Wednesday. Registration at 9 a.m. at the golf shop with classes from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Reese AFB course also offers free junior lessons for Reese personnel children starting Friday at 2 p.m. and once weekly in summer.
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Lietzke Wins Texas Amateur Golf Title At Midland
Bruce Lietzke of Houston birdied three of the last four holes to win the 62nd Texas Men's Amateur Golf Tournament at Midland Country Club. He fired 1 under par 71 to finish 72 holes at 286, two under for the event, ahead of Russell Whiteham and Art Russell who tied for fourth at 291.
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