Mets Crowding Pirates In National League East
Mets starter Nolan Ryan and Danny Frisella combined on a seven hitter as New York blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 0 to move within two games of the NL East lead. Ryan struck out nine in seven innings and gave up only one hit to Willie Stargell before leaving after tripling in the seventh. Rusty Kranepool homered in the second, with a sixth inning rally featuring Cleon Jones, Kranepool, Ken Boswell and Jerry Grote.
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Baseball Standings And Results From Associated League Nl East
The Associated League reports East Division standings with teams like Pittsburgh New York and Detroit, plus results from Wednesday games including Chicago at Los Angeles and Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Friday schedules list Pittsburgh at Chicago and Atlanta at New York among others.
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Miller Dominates Rec Meet at Mexico Track Night
Jesse Miller of Hannibal led the last summer recreation meet at Hawthorne Heights dominating most events in open and high school divisions. Mike Young from Mexico gave he solid challenge in several races as athletes from Moberly Fulton and local towns competed, with results across sprints hurdles jumps and throws.
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Indians Sign Troy Youth Pitcher Rich Kavanaugh
In Cleveland Ohio the Indians announced today the signing of Rich Kavanaugh an 18 year old pitcher from Troy Missouri. The move adds a young arm to the system as the team continues its farm development and scouting reach.
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Sports Pound Kingdom Post Triumphs Over Fulton 10-2
The Sports crushed Fulton at Green Field 10-2 as Mexico gathered 13 hits for 42 in three games. Mark Thoenen pitched a nine hitter with 14 strikeouts, while Monty Clithero stole five bases and added three hits. Fulton committed seven errors enabling the rout. Sports move to 4-3 in league play and 6-3 overall. Fulton remains winless. Mexico next hosts Jefferson City Wednesday.
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Gorman Seeks Final As Wimbledon Back Hinders
Tom Gorman of Seattle battles an old back injury as he pursues a Wimbledon final against Stan Smith of Pasadena. Gorman hopes heat treatment and massage will restore form after a spasmodic problem since 1964, while Billie Jean King falls to Evonne Goolagong in a women’s semifinal.
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Expos Sign Top College Catcher Pete Hayes
WACO Texas AP The Montreal Expos signed Lewis Pete Hayes a highly touted college catcher from Paul Quinn College. He will report immediately to the Expos farm club in Watertown South Dakota.
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Pete” Hayes
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Johnson case far from closed say players union chief
Marvin Miller of the Major League Players Association says the Alex Johnson suspension dispute will prompt a grievance to challenge the Angels action. Miller questions the letter's stated basis and notes Rules 13 and 21 are cited while Rule 2 on gambling seems inapplicable. Johnson, in a NBC Television interview, defends his conduct citing team discord and tension with writers.
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Jaycees Take Third in Hannibal Raft Race
The Mexico Jaycees finished third in a two mile Coast Guard raft race at Hannibal with about 15 entries from local Jaycee clubs. Ron Whittaker and John Roe paddled a raft built from telephone poles to a 33 minute time. Palmyra won, Auxvasse took second, while Billy Works and Wally Brashears finished fifth.
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Wellsville Softball Tourney Opens With Night Game
The Wellsville Recreation Area hosts the annual Wellsville softball tournament opening with Mexico Falstaffs facing Knights of Columbus Jefferson City at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Khoury League. fireworks Sunday at 9 p.m. barbecue planned Saturday and Sunday. finals scheduled Sunday afternoon.
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