Willie Mays Battles Pain Then Delivers In Giants Win
After pulling out with a sore shoulder in Cincinnati, Willie Mays returned to go three hits and drive in a run as the Giants beat the Reds 4-3. The veteran slugger, playing through McCovey’s injury, homered, doubled, and scored, helping San Francisco widen its NL West lead. Meanwhile Pirates, Astros, Cardinals, and Braves posted key wins as Niekro, Johnson, and Robertson starred in tight matches across the league.
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Cardinals blank Expos as Reggie Cleveland wins 6-0
ST LOUIS AP Reggie Cleveland pitched five-hitter shutout to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the Montreal Expos 6-0. Cleveland battled early jams loaded the bases in the first inning, then dominated the Expos with nine straight retired. Ted Siesemore and Jose Cruz sparked the offense with key hits and the Cardinals sealed it with late runs as Cleveland improved to 8-8 on the season.
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League Leaders In Major League Baseball
The Associated Press lists American and National League leaders across batting runs runs batted in hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and pitching categories. Notable names include Murcer Torre Brock Stargell Cuellar Blue and Staub with leaders varying by stat and league.
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Missouri Women’s Golf Tour headlines tied to Paula Eger chase
Paula Eger, a recent high school graduate, advances to the championship round of the Missouri Women’s Golf Association tour, defeating two-time champ Marcella Rose in the semifinal. Mrs. Chrenka also wins her semifinal, pushing toward the title as the circuit heads into weekend finals.
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Baseball Scoreboard East West Standings and Results
Baseball scoreboard shows East and West divisions with team records and percentages. Friday and Saturday results list games including Washington over Chicago and Baltimore losing to California, plus multiple interleague matchups and upcoming Sunday schedules.
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Kapp exits Patriots camp as Plunkett rising star
Patriots fast tracked Plunkett after Joe Kapp left Amherst camp amid a contract dispute. Kapp refused to sign a standard player contract, paving the way for Plunkett to assume a probable starting role as the team negotiates long term terms.
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Albatross Aims Triple Crown After Yonkers Pace Victory
Albatross, nine straight wins, needs only Sept. 23 victory in the Little Brown Jug at Delaware Ohio to complete the pacing triple crown. The 3 year old son of Meadow Gold won Yonkers Paceway second race in the Triple Crown series, driven by Stanley Dancer, paying $2.20 and $2.10.
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Whitworth Kimball lead in Ladies PGA Team Championship
Kathy Whitworth and Judy Kimball combined four birdies into a best ball 86 to take the second round lead in the $20,000 Ladies PGA Team Championship in Mashpee Massachusetts.
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Vida Blue Dominates Tigers for 4-0 Victory
Vida Blue pitched a one hitter through four innings against Detroit, notching his 18th win and seventh shutout of the year. The Athletics built a 4-0 lead, then cruised as Tony Taylor’s leadoff single in the fourth was Detroit’s only hit. Siebert also won for the Red Sox, while Sox, Yankees, Indians, and Angels posted various wins in Friday action.
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Riessen Vows He Can Beat Anybody In Washington
In the Washington Star International semi finals Marty Riessen, seeded No. 8, says he can beat anyone as he faces John Newcombe after a 6-1 6-8 6-2 win over Ismail El Shafei. Newcombe defeated Gimón 6-1 4-0 6-4. Stan Smith meets Ken Rosewall for a shot at the $10,000 first prize after Rosewall beat Dennis Ralston 6-1 6-4 and Smith beat Cliff Drysdale 0-6 7-8 6-1.
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Frank Leahy In Critical Condition In Portland
Hospital officials said Frank Leahy former Notre Dame football coach remained in critical condition after surgery Thursday He is 62 and in the intensive care unit at St Vincent Hospital in Portland Ore AP report
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Blomberg Cards 71 For Publinx Lead Tie
Robert Blomberg shot 1 under par 71 in the U S Public Links in Phoenix to tie for the 54 hole lead at 220 with Fred Haney who carded 75. Blomberg impressed with birdies early and a near eagle on the 7th in 106 degree heat. Haney blamed three putts on the 11th 12th and 18th for his setback.
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Trevino Scrapes Cut In Western Open With 148 Total
Lee Trevino barely made the final 36 holes at the Western Open after two 74s, finishing 148 one stroke off the cutoff. Dick Lotz and Bobby Nichols led at four under par 138, while Trevino’s presence drew expected large crowds despite absence of Nicklaus Palmer and other top stars.
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