Menke Delivers Walkoff Double Lifts Reds Over Astros
Denis Menke, a former Astro, lined a game winning double in the 10th to drive in Tony Perez as Cincinnati beat Houston 5-4 and move to within a half game of first in the NL West. Joe Morgan also homered, and Sparky Anderson praised the bullpen and late-inning defense. The Reds head to Los Angeles for a two game set.
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Carlton's Misthrow Sparks Phillies Expos Bench Clearing Brawl
Steve Carlton said he did not intend to hit Montreal's Tim Foli with his fourth inning pitch, sparking a benches clearing brawl as Foli charged Carlton. The Phillies pitcher then blanked the Expos 1 0 with John Bateman's fifth inning homer providing the game's only run.
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Uncle Sam's Hoopsters Rely On Height and Speed
The United States Olympic basketball squad selected 12 players after weeks of workouts led by Henry Iba. Notables include Jim Brewer of Minnesota at 6-9 and Swen Nater 6-11, while Tom Burleson stands 7-4. Other members are Doug Collins, Ed Ratleff, Mike Bantom, John Brown, Kenny Davis, Tom Henderson, Bob Jones, Dwight Jones, and Kevin Joyce, with strengths noted as shooting and defense.
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Smith Favored as Wimbledon Open Draw Shapes Upset Pros
Stan Smith of Pasadena opens his Wimbledon bid as favorite in a weak field with 32 World Championship pros absent. Nas tage, Graebner, and Gorman sit among the early threats as Smith draws Hans Joachim Ploetz in the first round. Connors, 19, won Queen's Club grass title and faces Bob Hewitt in a tough start.
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Hall of Fame Hall for All Proposed in Marion
The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association proposes a Hall of Fame building in Marion that would include all high school sports. President John Woolums says coaches of other sports will meet within three weeks to discuss the plan. A fundraising event will feature a Cavaliers versus Braves exhibition game on September 21 at the Marion Coliseum.
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Boss Man Picks Ali
Eddie Jones predicts Muhammad Ali will dominate Jerry Quarry in a 12 round bout at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Jones, who trained with Ali after sparring with Quarry, says Ali is exceptionally fast and outmatches Quarry’s speed.
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Frazier Ali Bout Near Set In Las Vegas
Muhammad Ali's adviser Bob Arum says terms are nearly agreed for a return bout with Joe Frazier. Ali, who has pressed for another chance since their 1971 clash, is in Las Vegas fighting Jerry Quarry Tuesday night for a $500000 guarantee as the date and site remain to be fixed.
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Muncey Wins Fifth Detroit Gold Cup
Veteran speedboat driver Bill Muncey captures his fifth Gold Cup on the Detroit River course amid a rough race day. Ten boats started and five retired due to crashes, leaving Muncey with bruises but the victory.
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Barton balks at minor league assignment after trade
Cincinnati AP reports catcher Bob Barton, traded from the Padres to the Reds for Pat Corrales, refuses minor league work. He says he will not play in the minors, believes he belongs in the majors, and has pursued securities licensing and real estate studies.
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Reds third pick signs minor league contract
Cincinnati based report says David Embree of Harper Woods Michigan, their third round draft choice, signed a minor league contract. The 18 year old right handed hitter finished high school with a .340 batting average and five home runs.
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National League West and East Standings and Results
National League standings show Cincinnati and Houston atop the West with tight gaps while Los Angeles and Atlanta trail. In the East Pittsburgh leads New York and Chicago, with Montreal and Philadelphia bringing up the rear. Monday results include Pittsburgh over Chicago and San Francisco beating San Diego in extras, plus Cincinnati over Houston in ten innings.
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Baseball scores from a busy American League night
In the American League East Chicago defeated Texas 10 to 5. Oakland crushed California 66 to 10. Lockwood led Milwaukee at Baltimore with 38, Dobson 86 for Baltimore. Culp 46 faced Lamb 1-1 in Cleveland, Foster 01 played Corbin 20 in Minnesota, Bahnsen 107 pitched for Chicago against Cal Canton 33 in Kansas City, Holtzman 10-5 for Oakland at Texas, and Kekich 6-5 opposed Niekro 21 in Detroit during night games.
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Orioles Top Tigers as Palmer Extends Winning Streak
Detroit visits Baltimore as the Orioles win 2-1 to claim two of three and pull even with the Tigers atop the AL East. Palmer allowed a first inning homer but shut out Detroit the rest of the way, earning his eighth straight victory.
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