Cubs Fight Back Amid Slump and Brawl with Pirates
The Chicago Cubs, slumpbound with 15 losses in 17, drop from first to fourth in the NL East after a 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Dock Ellis taunts before a benches-clearing brawl led to manager Leo Durocher and Pirates skipper Danny Murtaugh being swept into the incident. Murtaugh was hospitalized for a heart check amid the turmoil, while the Pirates regain momentum with 10 wins in 13. Gorman suffers a severe ankle injury in a first-inning collision.
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Birds Top Tigers as Palmer Blanks Detroit 2 0
Denny McLain, returning from a suspension, pitched seven innings for Detroit but Baltimore’s Bul Palmer held the Tigers to three hits in a 2 0 Orioles win. Boog Powell drove in both runs with a fifth inning single and sixth inning sacrifice fly. Palmer earned his 12th victory. McLain struck out six over seven frames before being relieved.
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Boxer Almost Gave Birthday Punch In Title Fight
Frankie Crawford of Los Angeles nearly seized the World Boxing Association featherweight title in Sendai Japan by dropping Shozo Saito in the first round. Saito recovered to win a 15 round decision, with two judges favoring him and one calling it a draw.
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Connie Ball Captures Keystone Clay Court Title
Middletown’s Connie Capozzi fought back from 5-3 down in the final set to win the Pennsylvania State Clay Court Championships singles title in Harrisburg. She lost the first set to Pam Richmond of Kansas 4-6, won a 7-5 second set, then triumphed 8-6 in a three hour final. Capozzi had earlier defeated Pam Farmer of San Diego 6-0 6-3 in quarters and Margie Cooper of Florida 6-3 6-1 in the semifinals.
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Western 210 start at Middletown Tennis Club championships
The Western Boys and Girls 12 and 14 Tennis Championships opened at Middletown with 210 players as singles play began. Top seeds include Mike Blanksham and Dave Pelisek, while local entrant seeds were few and include Leslie Carson and Leann Grimes in Girls 14.
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Simpson's Rhythm Leads Reds Past Astros 3-1
Wayne Simpson pitched a four hitter with fastballs curves and changeups to beat Houston 3-1. He added seven strikeouts and two walks as Cincinnati built all runs in the sixth with a Bench double May Helms and Helms scoring, while the Reds bullpen held off a late Astros rally.
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National League East Schedule and Results Summary
National League East notes show San Diego 6 Atlanta 5 with listed pitchers and upcoming games. Team matchups include St Louis at New York, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Montreal at Chicago, San Francisco at Atlanta, San Diego at Cincinnati, and Los Angeles at Houston. Tuesday contenders: St Louis at New York, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Montreal at Chicago, San Francisco at Atlanta, San Diego at Cincinnati, Los Angeles at Houston.
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Boxing featherweight title on the line in Saijo defense
In Buenos Aires Oscar Bonavena stopped James Woody in 208 and Saijo retained the WBA featherweight title by outpointing Frankie Crawford in Sendai Japan. Earlier baseball and doubleheaders listed show Minnesota Oakland and New York Baltimore among twi-night schedule notes.
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Zarley Wins Canadian Open to Claim Exempt Status
Ker mit Zarley surged from four back to shoot nine under 279 and win the Canadian Open Golf Championship. Gibby Gilbert finished second at 282 after a late bogey, with Chi Chi Rodriguez and Bob Stone tied for third at 283, Labron Harris 284, Phil Rodgers 285. Zarley’s victory grants him exempt status for at least a year and allows a planned schedule.
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Kegler Hits Peak Early
Larry Laub of San Francisco won the Tucson Centurion Open bowling title, the first of his four year career, after a strong early run that saw him win nine of his 16 matches with many scores in the mid to high 200s.
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Cage Hockey Share The Bill Portland Oct 4 double bill
In Portland on October 4, the Seattle SuperSonics meet the Portland Trailblazers in basketball while the Seattle Totems play the Portland Buckaroos in hockey. A 144 hour gap separates NBA and WHL games and a single ticket grants access to both events.
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ABA Bosses Hold Meeting in Salt Lake City
ABA officials will convene the annual meeting for general managers and publicity directors in July 2021 in Salt Lake City. The sessions promise an initial look at the Salt Palace, home to the Utah Stars, recently moved from Los Angeles.
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Tired Donna Caponi Wins Second U S Women's Open
Donna Caponi wins her second straight U S Women's Open at Muskogee despite a final round 3 over par 75. She led by four strokes entering the day with a 210 total, but a five-bogie round ended with a one stroke victory over Sandra Haynie and Sandra Spuzich amid her fatigue and relief.
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Jockey Rudy Turcotte Wins 129th Race at Belmont
Rudy L. Turcotte of New Brunswick Nova Scotia won 128 races as an apprentice jockey at New York tracks in the last year. He lost his five pound apprentice allowance on June 2 and rode his 129th winner the next day at Belmont.
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