Bench Boosts RBI Leader Reds Over Mets in Ninth
John Bench delivered a two run double in the ninth, tying and winning for Cincinnati 3-2 over New York. Bench raised his RBI total to 123 as Ty Cline and Bob Tolan scored off Nolan Ryan. Wayne Granger earned the save as Cincinnati snapped a three game skid and Jim Merritt improved to 19-? in a major league leading season. Tommy Helms opened the scoring with a sixth inning RBI single. Jerry Grote tied it for the Mets with a seventh inning double scoring Joe Foy.
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Grote
Casper Survives Trouble Holds Narrow Lead at Pleasant Valley
Billy Casper clung to a one stroke lead with a 54 hole score of seven under par 209 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton Mass. David Hill Dan Sikes and Jim Colbert tied for second at 209 while Weiskopf also at 209. Casper endured delays from fans and photographers and blistering play from rivals as he seeks his fourth tour win this year.
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Reds claim Bench Nolan reach hall of fame pace at 22
Reds researchers compare Johnny Bench and Gary Nolan with famed stars, noting both were 22 and already prolific. They argue younger players today rise faster due to early starts and enhanced coaching, while older legends needed longer to debut and prove themselves.
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Cincinnati Reds
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del Orsino
Johnny Bench
Gary Nolan
Grover Cleveland
Carl Hubbell
Ed Plank
Cy Young
Lefty Grove
Paul Derringer
Warren Spahn
Early Wynn
Hubbell
Cubs pound Giants 15 to 0 in San Francisco rout
Ken Holtzman held the Giants to one hit through seven and the Cubs exploded for 15 runs and 18 hits. Hal Lanier's eighth inning single spoiled the no-hit bid as Chicago routed San Francisco 15 0. Billy Williams and Pepitone homered, Hickman drove in three, and Santo and Kessinger added triples in the lopsided victory.
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Joe Pepitone
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Don Kessinger
Ron Santo
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Perry
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Bryant
Wilkinson Wins U S Women's Amateur in 3 and 2 Victory
Martha Wilkinson of Whittier California defeated Cynthia Hill of South Haven Michigan 3 and 2 at Wee Burn Country Club to claim the American title. Both finalists are Curtis Cup teammates and Wilkinson earned a place on the U S team for the Women s World Amateur Championship in Madrid September 30 to October 3.
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Mantle Rejoins Yankees as Special Batting Coach
Mickey Mantle, legendary Yankees outfielder, will return to the club as a Special batting coach. He plans to join New York in time for a home series against the Minnesota Twins, with duties including working with young players and assisting manager Ralph Houk. Mantle sits third on the all time home run list with 536 and previously retired in 1969.
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California Youths Set Records At AAL Meet
In Los Angeles AP reports Brian Job an 18-year Stanford student from Santa Clara set multiple records at the AAU Swimming Championships. He cut nearly two seconds from the 200 meter breaststroke and anchored an American record in the 100 meter breaststroke. Alice Jones an 18-year-old from UC, Irvine, swam near Karen Moe’s world mark in the 100 meter butterfly while Claudia Clevenger led 200 meter breaststroke qualifiers. Spitz of Santa Clara, a 1980s record holder attending Indiana University, lowered his 200 meter butterfly mark to 2 05 43, as Mitch Ivey and Kaye Hall led other events. The meet, four days long, continued with top qualifiers and record chases.
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Saratoga
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Charlie Campbell
Pasadena
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Tacoma
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Lakewood
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John Ferris
Alden Hills
Indians top A’s in 10th on Hinton RBI single
Cleveland wins 6-5 over Oakland after rally from 3-3 tied game. Duke Sims Graig Nettles and Eddie Leon homer in sixth to spark comeback before Roy Foster walks and Hinton delivers the deciding run in the 10th. Campaneris and Mincher homer for Oakland. Pinson Sims Nettles Leon homereds for Cleveland.
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Rookie Bart Johnson Delivers Sox Past Yankees 3-2
Rookie pitcher Bart Johnson doubled in the tie breaking run in the seventh as the Chicago White Sox edged the New York Yankees 3-2. Johnson allowed three hits through eight innings before Wilbur Wood aided in relief. Bobby Knoop scored on Ken Berry's forced advance and Johnson improved to 2-3 with Murcer hitting a solo homer for New York.
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Tigers 5 Brewers 2 in Detroit victory
Detroit defeats Milwaukee 5 to 2 as Denny McLain works all nine innings after giving up two early home runs to Tommy Harper and Dave May. Dalton Jones, Mickey Stanley and Jim Northrup sparked a three run first inning for the Tigers.
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Phillies Rally Trim Astros 2-1 on Briggs’ Ninth Inning Single
Tony Taylor started the ninth with a single, Deron Johnson walked, and Johnny Briggs lined a run scoring single to right as Philadelphia beat Houston 2-1. Doug Rader tied it earlier with a ninth inning hit, but Hoerner earned the win and Gladding took the loss.
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Lance Alworth Rejoins Chargers After Brief Retirement
Irvine California AP reports Lance Alworth San Diego Chargers star end a short retirement by reporting to the Chargers training camp. The all pro receiver will resume duties with the team.
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Alworth retires to seek contract talks with Chargers
West camp notes veteran receiver Lance Alworth did not report for practice on August 10. He plans to play later, saying he wants to contribute and hoping to be ready for the preseason game against the Rams on August 29. Chargers officials say his request for higher pay was denied.
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Los Angeles Rams
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Senators rally past Twins on Howard’s 10th inning homer
Washington tops Minnesota 5 to 4 in 10th inning when Frank Howard belted his 35th homer, a 430-foot shot off Tom Hall after a first inning rally. Leo Cardenas and Harmon Killebrew added two run shots for Minnesota, while Rick Reichardt plated the first run for Washington.
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