Rejuvenated Ron Reed Sparks Cards To Win
In St Louis, Ron Reed pitched a strong complete game, beating the Houston Astros 1 0 by allowing one earned run and striking out three. Reed, 6-4, 2-1 duel with Paul Siebert, supported by Ted Simmons, Luis Melendez and Ken Reitz hits, drove in two runs with a fourth inning double to seal the victory as the Cardinals reach 11-4 in 15 games under manager Whitey Herzog. Reed credited defense and a steady lineup behind him, noting the importance of staying away from the double play.
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Reds Dominate Cubs In 18-11 Wrigley Showdown
Reds rally for 25 hits led by Cesar Geronimo five hits as they slugged past the Cubs 18 to 11 at Wrigley Field. George Foster and Pete Rose homered in an eighth inning burst, while Knowles struggled in relief before Sparky Anderson’s club sealed a wild day in the National League. Pirates top Braves 6-3 and Mets beat Padres 7-2 in other NL games.
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Philadelphia Golf Classic Hopes For Third Time Charm
The $150,000 Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley faces delays as first rounds were washed out by rain and floods. With the creek rising, organizers consider 16 holes today and Sunday and a 36 hole Monday finish. Top players may depart for the U S Open next week, with the event required to end by Tuesday of the event week.
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Cleveland Deals Perry To Texas
Cleveland trades Gaylord Perry to Texas for two MLB pitchers and a minor leaguer, fueling a Sunday start against former club Cleveland. Perry, unhappy with Indians manager Frank Robinson, says he left Cleveland earning his keep and seeks a relaxed, productive tenure with the Rangers. Eddie Brinkman was sold to the Yankees in an earlier deal.
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Royals Split Keeps Red Sox in AL East Chase
Boston rookie Fred Lynn extended his AL leading 18 game hitting streak while the Red Sox split a doubleheader with Kansas City. Amos Otis belted an inside the park homer for the Royals, and George Brett matched with a homer. Bernie Carbo homered for Boston in the opener as Rick Wise pitched the first game. The Royals rallied in the nightcap on Frank White’s three-run shot to pull even as Kansas City closed within 1½ games of Oakland.
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Twin Leaves No Doubt The Second Time Around
The Orioles beat the Twins 7-3 after a disputed eighth inning when a Cuellar pitch appeared to hit Eric Soderholm’s bat for a three run homer. Soderholm also homered in the seventh to tie the game as Minnesota pulled away.
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Ruffian and Foolish Pleasure Set for 350000 Belmont Challenge
Jockey Jacinta Vasquez must choose between riding Ruffian or Foolish Pleasure in the 350000 match race at Belmont Park on Sunday July 6. Mrs. Robert Lehmann nets 50000 as Master Derby’s owner, after dropping from a planned three-horse race. Ruffian pursues New York filly Triple Crown in the Coaching Club American Oaks on June 21. Foolish Pleasure, 2-year-old champion last year, has won seven straight starts this season. Philadelphia Flyers raise season-ticket prices by 1 per game amid inflation.
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South Carolina Stuns Arizona State To Reach College World Series Final
In Omaha, Mark Van Bever sparked a dramatic comeback as South Carolina overcame a 1-0 lead by Arizona State. The Gamecocks scored four in the ninth, including van Bever’s clutch double, Hancock and Small RBI hits, and a Cook bunt. Timmy Lewis closed out the victory for a showdown with Texas, who had a bye to the final. Arizona State’s Jim Brock lamented the late collapse.
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Louisville Leaves Missouri Valley for Metro Collegiate Group
LouisvilleAthletic Director Dave Hart says departing the Missouri Valley Conference to join the Metro Collegiate Athletic Conference will benefit revenue and exposure but may force football to find new opponents for 1977 and 1978. Coach Denny Crum initially hesitated but supports the move as the new league forms with Cincinnati Georgia Tech Memphis State St Louis and Tulane in line for an automatic NCAA bid.
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Mexico Legion Faces Two Crucial Contests This Weekend
The Mexico American Legion baseball team hosts Moberly at 7:30 p.m. then travels to Columbia for a weekend series. Mexico sits 6 3 overall and 4 3 in district play while Columbia is undefeated in league action at 7-0. A Columbia win would bolster the league crown. Mexico needs a sweep or at least a split to stay in the top division standings.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Mix in League Play
National League results show Pittsburgh New York Chicago St Louis Montreal Cincinnati Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta and Philadelphia with scattered scores. Saturday lineups include Cincinnati at Chicago Montreals at San Francisco Pittsburgh at Chicago Houston at St Louis and New York at San Diego. Sunday games list Pittsburgh at Atlanta Cincinnati at Chicago Houston at St Louis Philadelphia at Los Angeles.
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Boston and Milwaukee lead chaotic baseball results
Fragmented box score style recap shows American League results with Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Oakland, Chicago, New York, Minnesota and Detroit among others. Mentions pitchers and partial game outcomes, including interleague matchups and scattered scores amid unclear formatting.
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Harlem nupmie Misfits with 7 HRs in win
Harlem nupmie Misfits belted seven home runs led by J Long and teammates Gardners Williams Woodward and Thomas in a high scoring game. S&S Wo 2 AMo aa HR Campbell contributed significant hits for the SE5 side.
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