Best Curveball Stymies Cubs in 3-0 Victory
Red Schoendienst guided Reggie Cleveland to a complete game three hit win over the Chicago Cubs. Cleveland credited a new curveball and changeup mix after a pregame talk, leaning forward and lowering his front shoulder. Ted Simmons praised Cleveland’s best repertoire of the season as the Cubs managed only a handful of hits.
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Major Leaders Batting and Pitching Summary
Major league leaders, including Bonds and Aaron, top lists for runs, RBIs, and hits with players from SF LA Cin and Oak. Pitching leaders feature Carlton Sutton and Colborn with wins and strikeouts, highlighting key figures in batting averages runs and stolen bases across divisions.
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Merritt's Comeback Silences Royal Bats
Kansas City Texas Rangers defeat Royals 3 0 as Jim Merritt returns from arm trouble with eight shutout innings. Merritt says his arm bounced back and he can pitch again in four days. Rojas protests a called strike as Merritt walks three in third before Gogolewski finishes.
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Tigers Visit Yankees In Key AL East Clash Today
Detroit Tigers travel to Yankee Stadium to face the AL East leaders in a multi-program sports day. Pre-game show at 1 p.m.. broadcasts across CBS Sports channels include 5 8 and 10. Also features golf and swimming events with prime-time slots and college football season kickoff.
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Nastase and Metreveli reach London final in grass court
In London, Romania’s Nastase defeated the Soviet Alexander Metreveli 3 6 9 7 5 7 in the men’s semifinal at the London Grass Courts championships. Forrest Ferler shot 65 to take a lead after two rounds of the Akron based American Golf Classic. Bernie Parent returns to the NHL with a multi year Flyers contract after leaving for the WHA.
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Baseball standings and weekend results across major leagues
MLB standings show Chicago leading, New York and Montreal among leaders with Baltimore, Boston, St Louis, and Pittsburgh close behind. Weekend results list Montreal 4 Philadelphia 2, New York 5 Pittsburgh 4 postponed, St Louis 3 Chicago 0, and a slate of Saturday games including Houston at San Francisco and Atlanta at San Diego with many late innings noted.
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Stein Follows New Trend In Baseball College Route
The St Louis outfielder Bill Stein exemplifies a growing trend of players entering pro ball after junior college or college experience. He attended Brevard JC and SIU Carbondale, led the Salukis to the 1969 College World Series final, hit .395, earned first team All American, then signed with the Cardinals at age 22. His brother Brad followed to Brevard JC and then joined the Cardinals organization.
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Intermediate Division Mexico Tigers Defeat Mexico Indians Eight to One
In the intermediary division, Mexico Tigers upset the Indians 8 to 1 with Carter securing the win and Davis taking the LP. Dempski hit a two-run homer as part of the Tigers offense.
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Tigers Fall to Yankees On Murcer Driven Rally
Detroit arrived late to Yankee Stadium amid New York traffic and subway chaos. Bobby Murcer delivered a two run double in the seventh, lifting the Yankees to a 5-4 win as Detroit dropped their fourth in five games. Other AL results included Milwaukee tagging Cleveland 82, Oakland over Wilbur Wood and Chicago 7-1, California edging Minnesota 4-3, and Texas routing Kansas City 3-0.
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Blass’s Troubles Continue For Cellar-Dwelling Pirates
Pirates fall 5-4 to the Mets as Blass struggles with a three-run second inning double by Willie Mays and a Milner homer. Dodgers edge Reds as Buckner’s 10th-inning single seals win. Expos Torrez completes first complete game and picks first win since May 5. Aaron drives in two as Braves beat Padres. Johnson and Goodson homer for Giants in win over Houston.
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West edges East in Coaches All-America Classic kickoff
USC talent leads West in the 13th annual Coaches All-America Classic at Jones Stadium Lubbock Texas with five USC players including Charles Young and Sam Cunningham. West aims to control with a ball running game as McKay emphasizes a triple option offense. Monday schedule lists Jay's IGA Love St. Christian and other matchups at Green Field.
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Legion To Hold Meeting And Doubleheader At Green Field
Mexico Legion manager Bob Kirgan announces a mandatory 6 p.m. practice and meeting today at Green Field. Mexico resumes Sunday with a district game against Columbia followed by two more games at 6:30 p.m. Probable starters are Harvey Maassen and David Ezell.
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Collegians Defeat Japanese Submarine Hurler in Opener
At Dodger Stadium USA edged Japan All Star collegians 6 2 in a seven game series opener. Masao Tamura pitched 5 1 3 innings of no hit ball before surrendering a home run and a run. Ken Huizenga Daryl Arenstein and Fred Lynn commented on the submarine style pitcher.
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