Pirates Prevail In Cincinnati Thriller 8-5
Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 as Chuck Hartenstein outpitched Reds starters and Gene Alley hit a three run homer. Pete Rose Bobby Tolan and Johnny Bench homered for Cincinnati while Al Oliver and Roberto Clemente provided late offense for Pittsburgh. The win puts Pittsburgh one game behind in the division with a four game series finale looming.
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Bobby Tolan
John Bench
Tony Perez
al Oliver
Perez
Steve Blass
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Larry Shepard
Philadelphia
Phillies
Dave Bristol
Allen Rebuilds Rams With Maverick Rescue Mission
Fullerton California veteran writer Mel Durslag notes Rams coach George Allen reshapes the team by trading for unhappy players from Philadelphia Detroit and San Francisco. Allen turns misfits into winners with Roman Gabriel back and three first round picks signed swiftly, as the NFL braces for a three-division National League and three-division American League future.
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National League standings and Saturday results recap
NL East led by Chicago at 65 4 games back with New York at 66 51 and St. Louis 67 53. Pittsburgh 61 56 and Philadelphia 48 70 trail. Saturday scores: Chicago 3 San Francisco 0, Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 8 Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 7 Houston 0, Los Angeles 9 Montreal 3, New York 2 San Diego 2. Sunday results show San Francisco 5 Chicago 4, Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 5, St. Louis 5 Atlanta 3, Houston 3 Philadelphia 2, New York 3 San Diego 3. Today's game: Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati, Arrigo 2-3 for Cincinnati, Walker 1-3 for Pittsburgh.
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Orioles Remain Leading In American League Standings
The Baltimore Orioles hold a 84 35 record for a .706 winning percentage atop the American League. Detroit is 67 51, Boston 36 21, New York 61 59, and Washington 61 61. Saturday results include Baltimore 15 Seattle 3 and California 7 Cleveland 6.
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Relievers Cure Leo Durocher Bellyache With Cubs Giants Split
Leo Durocher turned to his bullpen after a prior bellyache and Cubs relief, Rich Nye and Phil Regan, delivered in a 3-1 nightcap win over the Giants after San Francisco won the opener 5-3 on Bobby Bonds 22nd homer. Mets, Dodgers, and Cardinals varied in NL standings as the race tightens.
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Broadway Joe Is Right Again
The Associated Press notes the Giants face disappointment as a sports writer recalls Joe Namath's outlook on football today and the lingering sadness among fans and players.
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Cook Seeks Calm Amid Chiefs Victory Over Bengals
Chiefs quarterback Greg Cook, banged up and under pressure, says he will stay calm after a 23-7 exhibition win in Jackson Mississippi. Coach Hans Stram praises his potential while Bengals GM Paul Brown notes limited pass protection. Jets wallop Giants 37-14 as Namath proves his prowess.
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Floyds Victory Teaches Lesson At PGA Championship
Ray Floyd edged Gary Player by one stroke to win the 51st PGA Championship at NCR Course in Dayton Ohio. Floyd, 26, finished 72 holes at 276 eight under par for his first major and third tour win, after a late birdie on 35-foot putt. Player shot 70 to 277, Bert Greene 71 for 278, Jimmy Wright 71 for 279, while security and protests marked the event.
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