Astros Rally Past Cardinals 3-2 on Menke's Bases-Loaded hit
Denis Menke lined a two-run bases-loaded single in the seventh as Houston pulled ahead of St. Louis 3-2. Bob Gibson failed to finish the frame after nine K’s, while Larry Dierker earned his third win. Mike Shannon homered for St. Louis, but Houston benefited from an unearned run earlier and held on for the win.
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Indians Sweep Orioles Behind Tiant And Williams
ClevelandSO two game sweep over Baltimore as Luis Tiant pitched four hit shutout to win 2-0 and Stan Williams added a six hitter in a 4-1 victory. Tiant improved to 5-2 with nine strikeouts and Cleveland climbed within two games of Detroit. Frank Robinson returned for Baltimore, went hitless in four trips and injured his shoulder.
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Twins Win 4-2 as Fregosi Error Opens Late Run
In Anaheim on Sunday Jim Fregosi’s 10th inning error allowed Minnesota to score the decisive run. Rod Carew singled and advanced on Cesar Tovar’s hit before Harmon Killebrew was walked then Bob Allison forced in another. Rich Rollins hit his first homer of the year in the seventh.
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Archer Holds Narrow Win as Yancey Closes In
Archer weathered a tough round and a late challenge from Yancey to finish with a 278 and a two stroke margin. Yancey birdied 16 to close within one, while Archer holed a five foot par on 18 after a long drive. John Lotz finished sixth at 278, with Aaron and Beard tied at 279. Jack Nicklaus ended 13th at 281.
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Local sports notes show multiple leaders across teams
Monterey Pierce has 10 wins. Mike Boyd of Estacado has 13 losses. Randy Coleman of the Westerners has 10 matches. Coronado's Sammy Holt leads doubles with 11. Ted Liles of Caprock and Mark Mittlester of Berger each have five triples, Liles and Pampa's Ivin Achord top with five home runs each. Travel agencies in London now offer money back guarantees on rates.
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New Texas coaching era dawns with Gustafson at 37
Texas sports notes recount Blair Cherry’s wartime titles and Falk’s pupil Cliff Gustafson stepping in at age 37. The article frames a fresh era while noting history of championships across the program.
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Rhodesian Track Meet: Nash Falls Short in 100 Meters
Paul Nash, one of the world’s top sprinters, failed to break the 10 second barrier in Salisbury on Saturday. The South African star won the 100 meters in 10.2 seconds.
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Seagren Clears 17-6 Relays Mark in Windy Fresno Meet
Southern California senior Bob Seagren vaulted 17-6 in gusty winds at the West Coast Relays in Fresno, boosting meet best and signaling potential for the world record. Teammate Paul Wilson skipped due to a muscle pull but aims for the Pacific-8 championships. San Jose State won with 71 points, led by Lee Evans in the 880 and mile relays.
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Saturday Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Results from the American and National Leagues plus minor leagues show Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland winning in the AL and Chicago taking an NL lead with 3 1. New York closes 1 0 while rain halted Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. Doubleheaders and long games noted with several 15 inning affairs.
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Motorcycle racing program rained out at Arena Park Raceway
Motorcycle races at Arena Park Raceway were cancelled Sunday afternoon in the third washout of the Lubock racing program. Regular auto racing programs will resume Friday and Saturday at the Tohoka highway track, a spokesman said.
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Dancer's Image Upswing for Preakness Post
In Baltimore AP reports Dancer's Image appears likely to run in the Preakness as trainer Lou Cavalaris presses for a start. Owner Pete Fuller warns the colt will not race if Cavalaris faces suspension after the Kentucky Derby disqualification.
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Hearing set on Dancer's Image Derby disqualification
Churchill Downs stewards will hold a Monday hearing to determine guilt or innocence of Lou Cavalaris Jr. and owner Peter Fuller over the Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image. Traces of phenylbutazone led to disqualification and a last-place finish. Forward Pass was declared winner. The Preakness field may be affected as Nodouble arrives and Nodouble’s price boosts the purse.
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Hill Wins Spanish Grand Prix to Lead 1968 F1 Championship
Graham Hill in a Lotus won the Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama, averaging 84.407 mph and beating Dennis Hulme by 16 seconds. Brian Redman was third, Lodovico Scarfiotti fourth, and Jean Pierre Beltoise fifth amid 13 starters and 5 finishers. Clark’s death looms over a race once in doubt for safety.
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Pirates Top Phillies 2 1 as Clemente Delivers Run
Roberto Clemente and Matty Alou drove in first inning runs and the Pirates held off the Phillies 2-1. Righthander Al McBean improved to five victories against two losses on a seven hit outing. Phillies rookie Jeff James troubled Pittsburgh early with five singles. Maury Wills opened the game with a single and scored on Clemente's RBI hit.
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Negotiations Heat Up As NFL Players Seek Exhibition Pay
Owners discuss terms with the NFL Players Association including 500 dollars per exhibition game and a 15000 dollar minimum salary with a 5 million dollar annual pension fund. Financial issues loom for Jerry Wolman and relief ideas for Olympic athletes and service returnees are floated. New Orleans enters as favored Super Bowl host, while Miami hosted last January.
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