Shamsky shines as Reds Reds 11 Homers 13 Innings Thrilling game
In a 13 inning slugfest between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh, Art Shamsky delivered four straight homers including a pinch hit to tie the game three times and cap the spree with a dramatic Sunday blast. Shamsky's year shows 16 homers and 31 RBIs in about 150 at bats. The piece also notes Shamsky’s limited regular duties amid a lineup featuring Harper Pinson and Johnson. A separate note discusses potential foreign player raids in soccer driven by TV money, comparing to past moves in baseball and football salaries.
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Mathews Power Lifts Braves Past Astros as White Drives Five
Ed Mathews launched a two run homer in the seventh at the Astrodome to lift Atlanta over Houston 4 2. Bill White batted in five as Philadelphia beat Chicago 11 5 and Deron Johnson failed to spark Cincinnati in a tense night.
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One Extra Swing Decides Orioles Victory Over Red Sox
Boog Powell homered three times including a two run blast in the 11th to lift Baltimore over Boston 4-2. Andy Kosco delivered a pivotal seventh inning single for Minnesota in a 5-3 win over the Angels after a disputed call.
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Powell hits three homers as Orioles edge Red Sox in 11 innings
Boog Powell of Baltimore homered three times and drove in all four runs in an 11 inning 4 2 win over Boston. Tony Cloninger of Atlanta pitched a five hitter to beat Houston 4 2.
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Torres Retains World Title In Close Bout With Cotton
In Las Vegas Eddie Cotton challenged Jose Torres for the light heavyweight crown in a 15 round decision that kept Torres’s title intact. Referee Nate Morgan and judges had Cotton disputing the outcome, while AP scored the bout a draw. Cotton expressed belief he won, and negotiations for future fights including Madison Square Garden and prospects of a November Oakland bout were noted.
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Los Angeles
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Oakland
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Monroe Runners Complete 150 Mile Run To Morehead
Steve Price and Bill Riggs, both from Monroe, finished a 150 mile foot run to Morehead State Teachers College in Morehead Kentucky after a three day trek delayed by storms. Frank Nation dropped out after 50 miles. Price is 24 and teaches at Kettering while Riggs is 16 and Nation 17, all Monroe natives with race backgrounds.
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Wichita State to tour Brazil for seven games this month
SAO PAULO AP says Wichita State's touring squad will play seven games against Brazilian teams later this month and in September, per the Sao Paulo Basketball Federation.
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Knothole Club Seeks Return of Batted Gear
Knothole Club officials request the return of all equipment after the season. Collect gear at Benadum Fieldhouse Smith Park tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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National League Standings and Schedule Highlights
The National League standings show Pittsburgh at 69 47 and a .505 win percentage, with San Francisco 69 50.550 and Los Angeles 66 50 569. Philadelphia 64 44 42, St. Louis 61 521, Cincinnati 59 3B 504, Atlanta 56 61 479, New York 51 66 436, Houston 51 66 436, Chicago 39 77 336. Monday results: Philadelphia 11 Chicago 5. Atlanta 4 Houston 2. Los Angeles 4 Cincinnati 3. Today Pittsburgh at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, Atlanta at Houston, Cincinnati at Los Angeles, St. Louis at San Francisco.
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Baseball standings and results across leagues
The report lists standings for several leagues with team records and percentages. It notes Baltimore 77 41, Detroit 63 54, Cleveland 63 56, Chicago 61 57, Minnesota 61 58, California 60 58, New York 53 66, Kansas City 52 66, Boston 56? 70? 431 26% and Washington 53 70 431 26% with various interleague results and note of specific game scores such as Baltimore 4 Boston 2 and Detroit 6 New York 5. Also lists games in progress and upcoming pairings plus Pacific and Pacific Coast League results Oklahoma City 7 Phoenix 5 and Seattle 2 Portland 1.
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Torres Beats Cotton To Retain Light Heavy Title
Jose Torres of Brooklyn outpoints Eddie Cotton of Seattle to keep the light heavyweight crown. Torres, at 173 pounds, defeats Cotton in Las Vegas on Monday night.
Stadium project to continue despite funds shortfall
Cincinnati AP Architect officials will press on with preliminary stadium work as drive for 250000 dollars falls short at 222329. Chamber president Stainback says pledges are in place and no delays will affect the new river front stadium plans despite council not providing funds.
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