Aaron's 724th homer fuels Braves 6 1 win over Cardinals
Hank Aaron homered and doubled as the Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6 1, with Roric Harrison earning the win. Aaron, 40, extended his season and career totals, while Dusty Baker and Darrell Evans also drove in runs. Harrison allowed eight hits but held the Cards until late, and Bat Night attendance neared 40,000 as Atlanta moved to third in the NL West. Other NL results included Cubs 10 Astros 7, Pirates 4 Giants 2, and Dodgers 3 Mets 2.
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How They Stand How They Stand American League Weekday Odds
American League standings and weekend schedule show Minnesota at Cleveland and New York at Oakland with listed pitchers Blyleven Johnson Fitzmorris Coleman Medighe and Bahnsen. Also noted are Boston at California Milwaukee at Texas and Chicago at Baltimore with Sunday games and rising team records across the circuit.
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Major Leaders By The Associated Press Baseball Totals
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Khoury League Friday Results Summary
Royals beat Bed Squad 20 6 in sophomore division Pirates Kaiser Giants 7 in bantam division Streaks 5 Cardinals 1 Ponytails 16 Angels 6 led by top players and teams across divisions with sharp offense and mixed results for Friday games
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Ryan Strikes Out 19 In 13 Innings
ANAHEIM AP Nolan Ryan of the California Angels struck out 19 batters over 13 innings against the Boston Red Sox before leaving the game. He allowed a two run homer by Carl Yastrzemski in the ninth to force a 3 3 tie and was two strikeouts shy of Tom Cheney’s extra inning record.
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Evert Aims for French Open Final Glory
Chris Evert and Olga Morozova meet in the Paris final with Evert seeking a second major and Morozova aiming to become the first Russian to win a big title. Evert edged Helga Masthoff 7-5 6-4 in the semifinals, Morozova beat Raquel Giscafre 6-3 6-2.
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Aluminum bats polarize college baseball debate in 1975
Southern California coach Rod Dedeaux calls aluminum bats game-changing and questions their effect on the sport. Coaches across the College World Series praise bats for boosting hitting and reducing poor scoring, with many hitters posting high averages. Economic angles favor aluminum bats due to lower cost per dozen and longer durability.
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Legion Drops Wild One To Quincy 11-8 At Fulton
Mexico's American Legion team let 12 men left on base as they lost to Quincy 11-8 in a chaotic game. Dempski and McCormack led a big third inning with three hits between them, but Mexico failed to capitalize after a late rally left them short. Ezell was Mexico's top hitter with three hits, while Dempski committed three errors. Mexico, now 3-7, heads to Fulton for an 8 p.m. game without Dempski and McFarland who depart for Boys State.
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Shadow Of Big 3 Falls On Open By Winged Foot
AP report from Mamaroneck New York on the 74th U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Arnold Palmer Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus anchor the leaderboard with Nicklaus six strokes back as the field battles through two days of golf. Ray Floyd Hale Irwin Tom Kite and Tom Watson chase leaders after rough rounds as defending champion Johnny Miller stumbles with a quadruple bogey. Hubert Green Larry Ziegler Frank Beard and Bert Yancey post solid scores to stay within striking distance.
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Miller's Slump Ends Chance At Open Title
AP Golf writer reports Johnny Miller ends bid for defense after a 75 with a quadruple bogey seven. Miller laments peak form over past year, notes he may skip the British Open as wife Linda expects their third child, planning rest and possible absence from tour.
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World Cup Trials Open As Group Action Starts
Eight teams debut as 1974 World Cup begins with West Germany and Brazil already trailing in their divisions. East Germany beat Australia 2-0 to lead Group I after West Germany beat Chile 1-0. Scotland defeated Zaire 2-0 to top Group II as Brazil drew with Yugoslavia. Group III opens with Sweden versus Bulgaria and Uruguay versus the Netherlands while Group IV starts Italy against Haiti and Poland against Argentina. Second round not until Tuesday.
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Heritage Golf Classic slated for March 27 30 at Sea Pines Harbour Town
Hilton Head Island S C Officials announced the 1975 Heritage Golf Classic will be played March 27 to 30 at Sea Pines Plantation Harbour Town Golf Links. Donald O Quinn tournament chairman said this is a week later than usual, placing the final round on Easter Sunday. Johnny Miller is defending champion.
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Shumate Signs With Phoenix Suns
Notre Dame All America John Shumate signed a multiyear NBA contract with the Phoenix Suns after a life threatening bout with a blood clot that nearly ended his basketball career. He described intense pain and a long recovery including therapy before returning to form. He is scheduled for Suns rookie camp on June 25 in Phoenix.
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Mayberry Hits 14th as Royals Edge Tigers
John Mayberry capped a Kansas City rally with his 14th homer of the season in the fifth inning tying the game 3-3 against Detroit. Hal McRae followed with a homer of his own as the Royals defeated the Tigers 4-3 at Tiger Stadium. Pitcher Steve Busby held on for the win while Lerrin LaGrow took the loss. Kaline, Horton, and Sutherland contributed for Detroit, with Kaline later commenting on his All Star ballot standing.
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Official AP Sports Almanac 1974 advertised
The 928 page paperback contains statistics records times profiles and photos for about 100 sports from archery to yachting. Priced at $1.65 plus 20 cents postage and handling, the almanac promises winners champions and more for eager fans.
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