Vulture to Vacuum Cubs Push Past Astros in Twin Bill
Phil Regan debuted with Chicago in a doubleheader sweep of Houston as the Cubs pounded out 22 hits and four doubles and five triples. Beckert Kessinger Johnson and Phillips led a club that won five of six, while St Louis San Francisco and Philadelphia also won in NL action.
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Ward's ninth inning homer lifts Sox over Twins 3 2
Pete Ward homered in the ninth to give the Chicago White Sox a 3 2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Eddie Stanky continued his postgame fitness routine as Ward's drive boosted his batting average to .346. Repoz led AL with his sixth homer as the Angels beat Oakland.
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West Ankle Injury Key To Lakers Playoff Bid
In Los Angeles, Jerry West sprained his left ankle late in the Lakers 118-105 win over Boston, a 2-2 series tie with Dr. Robert Kerlan to assess the injury. West scored 38 points as Bill van Breda Kolff was ejected after two Technical Fouls, and a Forum playoff crowd of 17,147 set a record. New Orleans led Pittsburgh 3-2 in the ABA finals after a 111-108 win. sixth game scheduled in New Orleans Wednesday.
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Mann captures Raleigh Ladies Invitational with final round par
Carol Mann shot a final round par 72 to complete a 54 hole total of 214 and win the $15,000 Raleigh Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament on Sunday in Raleigh North Carolina.
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Sharman Nears ABA Coaching Deal With Los Angeles Stars
Los Angeles Stars appear set to hire Bill Sharman as coach after he quit the Warriors and received several offers. His attorney Ed Kookstratten confirmed on Sunday night that the former Celtics star decided to take the Stars post.
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Ellis Beats Quarry to Claim WBA Heavyweight Title
Jimmy Ellis of Louisville outpointed Jerry Quarry of Los Angeles over 15 rounds to win the World Boxing Association version of the heavyweight championship.
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Ladies Day Offbeat Exchange Sparks Kitchen Table Debate
Two women discuss a casual gathering, remarking that neither truly plays a game of strategy, yet both refuse to admit ignorance. The exchange highlights social dynamics and playful ribbing during a shared event.
John Broski Steps Down From Valley Forge Coaching
John Broski resigns as basketball coach at Valley Forge High School Parma Heights to focus on teaching. A former East Tech Scarabs coach, he led Valley Forge to two Lake Erie League titles over six seasons since 1962 after moving from Parma High following 1959.
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Two-Hit Shutouts Split Doubleheader in MLB Action
In a split doubleheader, Phil Ortega pitched a two-hit shutout to win 1-0 for Washington while Luis Tiant followed with a two-hit shutout for Cleveland in a 2-0 win. Pete Ward belted a two-run ninth inning homer as the White Sox beat the Twins 3-2.
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Baseball scores and slate for Tuesday games
National standings show Chicago 8 5, Houston 4 2, Philadelphia 4, Atlanta 3 New York 6, Cincinnati 5 St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 2, San Fran 6, Los Angeles 1. Tuesday schedule lists Chicago at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Houston, Atlanta at San Francisco, St. Louis at Los Angeles with only Toronto games noted.
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Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Across Leagues
Standings show Detroit at 4-7 and Minnesota 9-6 with .600 pace. Sunday results include Washington 1-0 over Cleveland and New York 2-2 with Detroit 1-3. Pacific Coast results list Vancouver 4-5 and San Diego 2-1. International League updates Syracuse 8-1 and Louisville 7-2 with another game 10 innings Jacksonville 4-4.
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Yaz Takes On Television Job
Boston star Carl Yastrzemski, 1967 triple crown winner, to host a half hour Saturday night show on WNAC Boston Channel 7 starting May 18. He will interview two guests weekly and field baseball questions from viewers. Guests lined up include Jim Lonborg Elston Howard Dean Chance and Harmon Killebrew.
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Mets Rookie Koosman Delivers Four Straight Wins In Win Over Reds
New York beat Cincinnati 6-5 as Jerry Koosman earned his fourth straight victory with a strong start before a seventh inning exit. Koosman notched a .033 ERA through six innings, while Lee May homered for Cincinnati and Pete Rose extended a 13 game hit streak.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
American League leaders show White of New York at .366 and Allison of Minnesota at .352 in batting. Key figures include Sims of Cleveland with 13 runs, Killebrew of Minnesota with 12 RBIs, Campaneris of Oakland 7 steals, and McDowell of Cleveland with 33 strikeouts. Followed by National League leaders Flood of St Louis at .391, Kessinger of Chicago with 24 hits, and H Aaron of Atlanta with 6 home runs, plus Swoboda of New York tying for homers.
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Lewis Captures North and South Amateur at Pinehurst
Twenty-year-old Jack Lewis defeated insurance executive Bill Hyndman 7 and 6 in the 36 hole final to claim the North and South Amateur title becoming the youngest winner since Nicklaus who won at age nineteen.
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Yarborough wins Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway
Cale Yarborough of Timmonsville South Carolina averaged 66.686 mph in a 1968 Mercury to win the Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway. The victory adds to his Daytona 500 and Atlanta 500 wins.
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