Mays Bounces Back With Three Hits In Giants Win
After a sore 40 year old shoulder limited him in Cincinnati Willie Mays returned to form Friday night. He collected three hits drove in a run and scored twice as the Giants beat the Reds 4 3. The win helped San Francisco widen its lead in the NL West over the Dodgers.
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Blue's 18th A One-Hitter Leads A's Over Tigers
Vida Blue pitched a one hit shutout to beat Detroit 4-0 for win No. 18. He struck out 9, added his seventh shutout this year, and extended Oakland’s West Division lead over Kansas City to 12½ games with George Hendrick driving in the final runs.
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Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Torre .358 and W Davis .353 in batting, Brock 70 runs, Stargell 31 homers. pitching: Gul Jett 2.90 ERA and Dierker 2.35. In American League, Oliva .373, Murcer 343, Musial? 0. Melton 21 homers. Patek 32 stolen bases. Cuellar 132 strikeouts.
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Browns Praise Staroba and Gavin at rookie camp
Browns coach Skorich singled out Paul Staroba and Tom Gavin after a week of rookie camp in Hiram Ohio. Staroba, their third draft pick from Michigan, shows speed and reliable catching potential while Gavin, signed as a free agent, impresses with open speed but needs work on catching. Veterans join camp Sunday. full workouts begin Monday.
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US Has New Ballet Prof
Milwaukee hosts the seventh Federation Internationale des Quilleurs world bowling championships from August 20 to 28 marking the event’s first appearance in the United States.
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Baseball Night Matchups Across Cities Include Legends
Listings show multiple games with pitchers like Seaver Dierker Gibson and Marichal McLothlin, framed as a cross country night of MLB action. Matchups span Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati New York Houston Montreal St Louis with varying records and rotations.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results in East West Divisions
The East Division shows Baltimore 56 33 holding a 629 winning percentage with Boston 51 37 and 380 ties while New York trails at 42 48. In the West Oakland leads at 3-31 with Kansas City at 44 42 and Minnesota 41 48. Weekend results include Chicago 2 Washington 0 and Boston 9 Minnesota 4 with New York 7 Milwaukee 4.
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Umpires Check Perry as Giants Edge Reds 4-3
Cincinnati Reds fall 4-3 to the San Francisco Giants after a ninth inning jam. Gaylord Perry is checked by umpires led by Auggie Donatelli who find no wrongdoing amid lingering accusations of doctored pitches. Giants manager Charlie Fox supports the inspection.
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Trevino Survives Cut in Western Open Drama
Lee Trevino kept his hopes alive by posting two 74s to finish 148, just above the cut line, as co-leaders Dick Lotz and Bobby Nichols dominated with 138. Nichols shot 67 and Lotz opened strong with 32 before a 37 on the back nine.
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Salesman Star Of ABC Play In Detroit
Al Cohn a 43 year old Chicago furniture salesman starred in the regular division of the American Bowling Congress championships in Detroit. He captured the singles title with a 738 series and won All-Events with 2063, ranking fifth in the division history. Bill Lillard, 43, earned his sixth ABC title with the Chester Lio five man team from Houston. Eddy Patterson, 30, from Fort Worth, rolled a 300 game, the tournament's 23rd.
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Belmont Stakes Winner Pass Catcher Upset Returns
New York AP report notes Pass Catcher won the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park paying 71 for 2, but Off Track Betting in New York paid out only 51 for 2. The article highlights discrepancies in on track and OTB payouts and race outcomes.
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Plunkett Seizes No 1 Chance With Patriots in Shakeup
Boston AP Jim Plunkett signed with the New England Patriots as the likely starter after Joe Kapp left training camp. Kapp, seeking a new deal, refused to sign a standard contract and departed Amherst. Mike Taliaferro remained as a potential challenger, while Bubba Smith joined the Baltimore Colts after a contract dispute.
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Riessen Seeks Titel Challenge Against Newcombe
Washington Star International semifinal action has Marty Riessen, ranked No. 8, meeting top seed John Newcombe of Australia after Riessen defeated Ismail El Shafei 6-1 6-7 6-2. Newcombe beat Gimoso 6-1 4-6 6-4 as Stan Smith and Rosewall awaited their semifinal clash.
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