Nicklaus Trevino Tie Set For U S Open Playoff
Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino reach an 18 hole playoff for the 71st U S Open at Merion after finishing 72 holes tied at 280. Trevino trailed late, then bogeyed 18 to allow Nicklaus to par 18, setting up a Sunday playoff with key moments including Trevino's 12th hole birdie and Nicklaus clutch pars.
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Allison Uses Radio in NASCAR Win at Riverside
Bobby Allison captured the Golden State Grand National Race on Riverside’s 2.6 mile road course using a voice activated radio in his helmet to communicate with Eddie in the pits. The Alabama driver posted his fourth straight win on the circuit and praised the electronic aid. He sits fourth in NASCAR points behind Petty Hylton and Gordon.
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Lights Out Ends Cleveland Detroit Beanball Battle
The Indians defeated the Tigers 7-4 in the opener with Chuck Hinton delivering a late homer. A second game was suspended after lights behind the plate blew out, resuming September 18. Umpires warned both managers to stop intentional pitches as a bench-clearing scene unfolded. Elsewhere, White Sox routed Twins 18-8, Boston edged Washington 4-3, Orioles beat Yankees 5-4 with Belanger Robinson and Buford driving in two each, and McNally earned his 11th win.
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Associated Press
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Mexico Sports Rained Out In Jefferson City Rescheduled
Weather forced a postponement of Mexico Sports in Jefferson City with the game moved to a half of a doubleheader on July 18. On Wednesday they host Fulton at Green Field, seeking a rematch after a 9-8 loss earlier this season.
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Thinclads Head to AAU Championships in Eugene
AP reports top United States track stars travel to Eugene Oregon for the AAU championships after mixed NCAA results at the Washington stadium. Steve Prefontaine laments the hot track and blistered feet despite defending his three mile title in a meet record time. Ralph Mann, Marty Liquori and Karl Salb also win events, while Mann notes the brutal wind and hard surface.
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Associated Press
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Torre Lends a Helping Bat Cards Break Slump
In a Sunday NY Mets stumble, Deron Johnson's bases loaded homer in the 11th gave Philadelphia a 9 1 victory to salvage a doubleheader split. Jim Beauchamp aided St Louis with a tying triple and Torre's brief homers, while Pirates explode behind Stargell and Williams as NL East race tightens.
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Baseball Standings and Results Digest
Major League standings and weekend results show the Baltimore and New York teams fading in the East while Cleveland and Detroit split. Saturday's scores include Washington beating Boston 2-0 and Cleveland toppling Detroit 5-4, with Oakland and Minnesota delivering tight games in California. Sunday features Boston and Baltimore claiming varied wins, while Cleveland again defeats Detroit. Monday schedules list Oakland at Minnesota, Baltimore at Washington, and Cleveland at Boston among night games.
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Brief MLB East and West Division standings update
Summary of standings and weekend results across the Major League Baseball leagues. Includes Pittsburgh New York Montreal Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta Houston San Diego San Francisco and Los Angeles with Sunday results and Monday night games noted for scheduling and outcomes.
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Unser Calls Pocono Track a Roller Coaster During Practice
Al Unser describes the Pocono International Raceway as a roller coaster and notes the surface ripples in turn three. Only three drivers managed to get cars on the track in two practice days ahead of the Schaefer 500, a $400,000 race mid in the triple crown, as teams assess readiness and shipment delays.
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Pocono International Raceway
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West Beats East in King Benefit Game in Indianapolis
In the Martin Luther King Benefit at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum the West squad coached by ABA veteran John Barnhill defeated the East 111 to 100. Six NBA players and 17 ABA players appeared, drawing a paid crowd of 6,078 though actual attendance looked lower. East coach John McClendon started five Indiana Pacers, thrilling local fans.
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Gibson Off Disabled List After DL Stint
Los Angeles AP Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals was activated from the 21 day disabled list. He is 4-5 with a 4.27 ERA this season after last year’s 23-7 and 29 complete games. Gibson will start Monday against the Dodgers rookie Bobby O'Brien in the first of a three game set.
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