Hunter Helps A's Win With Four RBI Night
Catfish Hunter delivered eight hits and six runs allowed before leaving with the lead, driving in four runs as the Oakland A's beat the Detroit Tigers 9-7. Roland Fingers closed strong in the seventh. Oakland improved as Hunter raised his batting average to .365 with a double a triple a home run and 11 RBIs. Other AL results included Baltimore over California Boston over Minnesota Kansas City over Cleveland and New York over Milwaukee. White Sox and Washington rainout. NL results listed Philadelphia Chicago Houston New York St Louis Montreal Pittsburgh San Diego Cincinnati San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles. Orioles and Red Sox distance others in AL East as Pat Dobson earned his 13th win with a 10th straight decision.
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Ali Ellis Clash Over Weaknesses Ahead of Astrodome Fight
In Houston AP reporting, Muhammad Ali says the key to beating Jimmy Ellis is to provoke him into anger while Ellis counters that Ali has clear flaws. Both fighters critique each other’s technique as they close in on the 12 round closed circuit bout at the Astrodome. Ellis notes Ali’s chin and tendency to overextend, predicting Ali may lose cool if hit with fast combos.
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Rosburg urges changes to golf rules after Trevino pullout
Bob Rosburg blasted hypocrisy in tournament golf and urged a rewrite of rules to curb fake scores and injuries. He cited Lee Trevino’s withdrawal from the Chester Classic after a triple bogey eight, saying the current rules force players to cheat. PGA official Joseph Dey defended the rules, noting withdrawals need sponsor consent or a doctor's certificate, while Rosburg recalled Trevino’s past suspicions of faked injuries.
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Colts Pay Highest Mean Salaries In NFL Survey
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a secret NFLPA survey showing the Baltimore Colts led with a $31,300 mean salary for responding players while the Cincinnati Bengals paid $18,600 on average. Position means include quarterbacks $39,800 and running backs $27,400, among others. Ron Medved commented on protracted salary negotiations post merger with the AFL.
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NFL Salary Survey Philadelphia AP Report
The National Football League Players Association compiles a mean salary survey for last year across 26 NFL teams. The list shows each team with the number of responding players and the average pay per team.
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Hawks and Braves pull major swap between clubs
Buffalo Braves and Atlanta Hawks completed a two for two trade sending Walt Hazzard and Jerry Chambers to the Hawks in exchange for Don May and Herm Gilliam. Chambers led Braves scorers last season while Hazzard, a seven year veteran, ranked high in assists.
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Power Failure Delays Expos Versus Cardinals in 6-2 Loss
Montreal Expos collected 14 hits but were shut out at the start and end of a 6-2 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals. A 37 minute power outage delayed the game’s start of the second inning, then Chris Zachary relieved in the fifth to spark the win. Zachary (3-6) allowed four hits over the rest of the outing as Don Shaw exited with an injury. The Expos led 1-0 on an unearned run before fielding miscues opened the door for St. Louis to rally.
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Major League Leaders and Cardinals Expos Duel Summary
The pennant race highlights star players from the National and American leagues with top batting, runs, and pitching stats. In a separate game, the Cardinals beat the Expos 4-2 as Ron Fairly hit his eighth homer, while Bob Gibson was ejected after an argument. The Cardinals led 3-1 in recent wins and prepared for a twin bill with Montreal, featuring Carlton and Reuss for St. Louis against Morton and Strohmayer for the Expos.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Across Leagues
National League East shows Pittsburgh, Chicago, St Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Montreal leading. West lists San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Cincinnati, San Diego with mixed results. Friday results include Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 and Houston 5 New York, while Pittsburgh beat San Diego 4 0 and Cincinnati defeated San Francisco 3 2. Saturday schedule features multiple league matchups across cities and pitchers noted for upcoming starts.
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Palmer Stretches Lead in Westchester Classic
Arnold Palmer extended his lead in the $250,000 Westchester Classic at Harrison after a second-round 64 left him 10-under 134, two strokes ahead of Bob Smith who carded 68 to reach 136. Lee Trevino went fishing as Jack Nicklaus sought a doctor after a foggy round, while Gilbert chased a record with a long birdie string and a double bogey early.
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Tennis Tournament Seeks More City Entries
The City Tennis Tournament sponsored by the Recreation Department invites entries for women's singles, men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles. July 31 and August 1 on public courts. Entry fee one dollar per division. Deadline July 28. Call Jeff Doolittle or Joe Bailey for details.
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Injury Problems Follow Devine to Green Bay
Packers coach Dan Devine faces a quarterback crisis as Bart Starr undergoes biceps tendon transplant surgery at Mayo Clinic. Starr will miss four early games. Zeke Bratkowski Frank Patrick and Scott Hunter prepare in camp while Archi ig signs with New Orleans Saints.
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Cardinals' Homer Jones to retire from NFL
LAKE FOREST Illinois AP Homer Jones told the St. Louis Cardinals he intends to retire from the NFL while staying in shape. He reported with 73 prospects and spoke from his farm near Dallas TX about workouts to shed weight. Coach Hollway said the weight issue and timing affect a trade deal with Cleveland. the door remains open if Jones changes his mind.
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