Concepcion shines as Reds win. still no job certainty
Sparky Anderson says Dave Concepcion will not be handed the shortstop job despite a .402 start and four RBIs in a 6-3 win over Atlanta. Concepcion, 24, leads with 14 RBIs as he matures and tweaks his approach. Hank Aaron hobbled by back strain as Ed Mathews weighs rotation changes for the Braves.
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Schmidt HR lifts Phillies over Cardinals in ninth inning
Phillies beat St Louis 2-1 to sweep doubleheader and move above .500 at 7-6 as Mike Schmidt belts a decisive ninth inning homer off Bob Gibson. Carlton won the opener 4-2. Schmidt added a single. Giants top Dodgers 4-2. Astros edge Padres 4-3. Reds beat Braves 6-3.
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Indians' Lolich a hero with bat in late slam
Cleveland outfielder Ron Lolich hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth with bases loaded and two out off Sonny Siebert for an 8-7 Indians win in the opener of a doubleheader. John Vukovich’s stats were noted in the follow up.
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Canadiens Take 3-1 Lead As Flyers Frustrate
Flyers suffer a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Philadelphia as the Canadiens grab a three games to one lead in the NHL playoff semifinal. Barber laments opponents’ speed and poise while Montreal’s tactical play fuels the edge.
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Knicks Rally Past Celtics In Double Overtime For 3-1 Series Lead
New York erased a 16-point deficit as Walt Frazier scored 37 points and Jo Jo White fouled out. The Knicks toppled Boston 117-110 in double overtime to seize a 3-1 Eastern Conference finals edge, with Gianelli contributing 10 points off the bench.
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Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Snapshot
Baseball standings and Sundays results show Pittsburgh 10 Chicago 4 11 Montreal 2 3 New York 1 13 1st in 10 innings Philadelphia 4 St Louis 2 Cincinnati 6 Atlanta 3 Houston 4 San Diego 3 San Francisco 4 Los Angeles 4 Monday games include San Diego Greif 1 0 Houston Roberts 0 1 Cleveland 8 2 Boston 7 5 Baltimore 5 Detroit 3 Chicago 8 1 Kansas City 4 6 Milwaukee 4 New York 3 Minnesota 6 Texas 4 New York Medich 0 0 Milwaukee Ryerson 0 0 California May 0 1 Oakland Odom 0 3 Only games scheduled
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Swords Tie Calder Cup Series With 6-2 Win
Cincinnati Swords beat Virginia Wings 6-2 to even the best of seven in the Calder Cup semi finals. Billy Inglis scored the go ahead goals after being listed doubtful with a sore back. Randy Wyrozub and Jack Surbey added late goals.
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Astros Braves Swap Reliefer Cecil Upshaw Traded
Atlanta trades Cecil Upshaw to Houston for outfielder Norm Miller and a future player. Upshaw, 30, spent seven seasons with the Braves before the swap announced Sunday.
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