Pirates keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive In Tight Win
Willie Stargell hit his 34th homer and drove in a run as the Pirates edged the Reds 3-2. Sparky Anderson predicted the Pirates will play on after the season, while St Louis slid with an eighth straight loss. Houston, San Diego, and Los Angeles won as NL rivals added pressure in the pennant race.
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Hot bat will decide AL East in tight race
Orioles manager Earl Weaver says the club’s defense pitching and now hitting could carry the division as Baltimore beat Texas 7-4. Detroit’s Tigers, with four straight wins and 26 runs, sit atop the standings with a 16-game lead over Baltimore. Oakland beat Boston 3-1 behind John Odom returning from injury, and New York shut out California 6-0 as Roy White homered from both sides of the plate for the Yankees.
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Baseball standings and Monday results for the American League East
The AL East standings show Detroit and Baltimore leading with strong records. Monday results include New York 6 California 0, Oakland 3 Boston 2, Detroit 9 Minnesota 3, Baltimore 7 Texas 4, and Chicago 5 Milwaukee 2. Tuesday matchups feature California at New York and several divisional games across Kansas City Milwaukee Baltimore Texas and Detroit Minnesota.
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Merchants reach Ohio Fast Pitch final in Findlay
Kidron Merchants pitcher Cordell Ross struck out 10 and allowed seven hits as Greenfield Penn Trucking fell 5-3. The Merchants advance to face the winner of Columbus Ramada Inn and Greenfield in the championship event set for Tuesday evening in Findlay.
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Braves to provide protection for Henry Aaron on road trips
Atlanta vice president Dick Cecil said Henry Aaron will have extra police protection in National League cities. He called it routine and noted the clubs are being asked to watch for potential problems as Aaron nears the record.
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Jockey Turcotte Buoys Riva Ridge Vs Secretariat
Jockey Ron Turcotte says Riva Ridge has a longer stride than Secretariat and notes he rode both colts to Derby glory. Turcotte led Riva Ridge to victory in the Kentucky Derby and previously rode Secretariat in major races.
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Pirates cling to NL East hopes amid turmoil and a win
Pittsburgh rallies past Cincinnati 3 2 on Monday night lifting them two games back of St Louis. Nellie Briles sees focus despite clubhouse clash with Joe L Brown and Richie Hebner’s benching. Willie Stargell homered boosting morale as Cincinnati’s six game win streak ends. Sparky Anderson predicts Cincinnati will rebound and Pirates will not quit.
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Reds Cardinals sellout as Riverfront attendance nears record
Cincinnati reports 51,744 seats sold for the Reds vs Cardinals on August 25, marking another sold out regular season game. General Electric Night at Riverfront Stadium boosts advance sales with 1,411,224 fans already. attendance momentum could push 1973 toward a new gate record.
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Buckeye Boxer Beats Anderson in Eight Round TKO
Jorge Ahumada of Argentina overwhelmed Ray Anderson of Youngstown Ohio with a persistent body attack and halted the bout between rounds eight and nine at the Felt Forum. Ahumada raised his record to 33 5 1 and extended his knockout count to 17 while Anderson fell to 34 9 1 after the stoppage.
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Myers Aims for Bigger Role With Bengals This Season
Cincinnati wide receiver Chip Myers, who had 57 receptions in 1972 and earned a Pro Bowl nod, seeks a larger role and longer passes this year. He notes Ken Anderson and Virgil Carter can throw deep and highlights improved offense and faster flankers to reduce double coverage.
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