Reds’ new image extends to pitching staff
Reds debut three starters in Bristols new look. Billy McCool, Mel Queen and Gary Nolan won their first regular starts. McCool struck out 10 in eight, Queen shut out the Giants in game two, Nolan won in his major league debut. Reds ride strong pitching and key hits for a doubleheader sweep over the Giants and Astros.
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Brother Niekro Twins Split Starts In Braves Pirates Duel
Phil Niekro pitched the eighth for Atlanta then Jim Pagliaroni tied the Pirates 6-5 with a clutch fly and Matty Alou added a decisive triple. Joe Niekro worked for the Cubs in defeat as Donn Clendenon and Mazeroski sparked a late rally. St Louis over Houston 11-4, Philadelphia blanked New York 2-0, Cincinnati swept San Francisco 4-1 and 6-0.
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Barber misses no hitter as Orioles top California 3 0
Steve Barber, nursing tendonitis, loses a perfect bid with one out in the ninth but completes a one hitter in a 3 0 Baltimore win over the Angels. Jim Fregosi breaks the no hitter with a ninth inning double, ending Barber’s bid and securing his return to the Orioles rotation.
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Dr Fager Narrowly Defeated in Gotham Stretch
Trainer Nerud questioned Derby readiness as Dr Fager ran a fast Gotham mile in 1 35 1 5 at 122 pounds. Damascus ridden by Shoemaker claimed the better horse beat them squarely while Whiteley noted tempo and positioning affected Damascus in the muddy outer stretch.
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Kent State Star Jon Brooks Named to College All Star
Kent States 265 pound tackle Jon Brooks from Cleveland Holy Name earns first ever All Star selection and will face the Green Bay Packers. He reports to Northwestern July 13 for training and then joins the Philadelphia Eagles as their second draft choice after the game.
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McDowell vows to chase Koufax as control improves
Swift Sam McDowell, 24, says there will never be another Sandy Koufax and aims to improve control this year after a 4-3 win over Minnesota. He cites faster pace on the mound and past seasons’ control as benchmarks, acknowledging fatigue in the eighth inning and a need for work to regain his best form.
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Debut of National Pro Soccer League Draws Big Crowds
The National Professional Soccer League opened with strong interest across five cities. Philadelphia led attendance with 14 163 for the Spartans 2-0 victory over the Toronto Falcons while Baltimore drew 848 and Chicago 4725 watched the Spurs defeat the Stars 2-1. Other towns posted late numbers as crowds faced weather and tornados warnings.
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Verga Daniels Spark Rebels in North-South All Star
Mel Daniels and Bob Verga led the South to an 88-82 win over the North in the North-South college all star game in Albuquerque. Verga earned MVP with 15 points and five steals, while Daniels added 16 points and 16 rebounds. Gary Gray of Oklahoma City scored 14 for the South, and Jim Walker of Providence had 16 for the North.
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Rookie Mickey Shaw to drive in Indianapolis 500
A car entered for the May 30 Indianapolis 500 by Michael Petroleum Inc of Jackson Michigan will be driven by rookie Mickey Shaw of Elyria Ohio.
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Warriors Battle Through Setback in 76ers Debacle
San Francisco coach Bill Sharman faced a grim 2-0 hole in the best-of-7 final after a 126-95 rout by the Philadelphia 76ers. Wilt Chamberlain contributed 10 points and 10 assists, while Hal Greer 34 and Billy Cunningham 28 paced the 76ers as Rick Barry battled a twisted ankle and Fred Hetzel sat out with shin splints.
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Krajack Has Inside Track On Xavier Post
Cincinnati AP reports Xavier University weighs several men for the basketball head coach job to succeed Don Ruberg. George Krajack WVU freshman coach leads the list with others including Jim Conner Bellarmine Sim Weyer Villa Madonna Jim Holstein St. Marys Indiana and Vince former Seattle U coach. Krajack led WVU freshmen to an 83 record last season and is a former Clemson basketball star.
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Toledo Driver Wins At Eldora Sprint Car Feature
Rollie Beale of Toledo won the 15 mile Eldora feature, earning 2104 dollars. Bob White of St. Louis finished second and Larry Dickson of Marietta, Ohio was third before 8,849 spectators, the largest crowd in track history.
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Philadelphia 126 San Francisco 95 in game two rout
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Francisco Warriors 126 to 95 to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven series. Julius Erving and George McGinnis led the scoring and momentum swung early.
National League Sunday Baseball Results And Upcoming Games
Sunday results include Philadelphia 2 New York 0 St Louis 11 Houston 8 Cincinnati 44 San Francisco 10 Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 5 Atlanta 5 Los Angeles 1. Chicago at Philadelphia and New York at Pittsburgh were listed with no results. Tuesday matches: New York at Pittsburgh Houston at Atlanta Cincinnati at Los Angeles St Louis at San Francisco. Also Detroit 67 Kansas City 11 and California 50 Baltimore 43 in 1st game 10 innings, Chicago 74 Washington 33 2nd game 16 innings, New York 7 Boston 6 in 18 innings, Cleveland 4 Minnesota 3. Today's games Washington at New York Cleveland at Minnesota California at Detroit Boston at Chicago. Pacific Coast League Tacoma 7 2 San Diego 0 4 Phoenix 3 Tulsa 2 Oklahoma City 7 Denver, Hawaii 4 5 Indianapolis 0 2 Spokane at Portland rain Vancouver at Seattle rain.
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Orioles fall short as Barber nearlyno-hits
Pitcher Steve Barber of the Orioles carried a one hitter into the ninth before Jim Fregosi doubled ending the bid and California beat them in the second game of a doubleheader. Lou Brock of the Cardinals homered twice and added two singles as St. Louis defeated Houston 11 4.
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Derby horse shipped to Louisville for Kentucky Derby
Cool Recep tion, Canada's hopeful racehorse, was en route to Louisville Kentucky for the Kentucky Derby. The trip marks a bid for a strong showing as the race approaches with international interest.
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