Driessen shines as Reds beat Astros in Houston
Cincinnati star Dan Driessen, starting for the benched Perez, went 3 for 5 with five RBIs as the Reds defeated the Astros 8-6. Pedro Borbon earned the win, while Houston pitcher Tom Griffin took the loss. The game drew 44,988 amid a Muhammad Ali Antonio Anoki telecast.
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Reds sign two draftees to join club
Cincinnati Reds announce signing of two 2024 draftees. Third round left pitcher Greg Meyer, 18, will report to Pioneer League Billings after an 8-1 high school season at Kennedy High Ballwin Missouri. First pick Jay Howell, 20, a Colorado right pitcher, also assigned to Billings.
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Hunter to Return as Falcons Quarterback This Fall
Veteran quarterback Scott Hunter announces a return from retirement to join the Atlanta Falcons this fall. A 1970 Alabama star, he was drafted by Green Bay and played four NFL seasons with three teams before quitting after 1973 to run for Mobile County Commission. He plans to keep his Mobile home as he nears a Falcons contract.
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Neptune Cap Leads Neptune Handicap Field at River Downs
Top weighted Neptune Cap at 120 pounds and Cornish Flower 119 pace a 13 horse Neptune Handicap field at River Downs for the $10,000 added event. Harvey Keck won the $4,000 feature Friday with Pipe finishing second and Baby Su Su third in the race.
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Finley stands firm on three stars sale dispute
Oakland owner Charles C. Finley refuses to play Vida Blue Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi despite Kuhn threats and a looming strike. A's players voted to strike if the trio is not used normally, while Finley warned he could call 25 minor leaguers to play if they strike.
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Good old days are now for Allen at Phillies win
Dick Allen received a one minute standing ovation as more than 38 000 fans at Veterans Stadium cheered his two home run game helping the Phillies defeat the St Louis Cardinals 11 to 4. Allen recalled the old days and his controversial past with the city.
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Bosox stumble into fifth in East chase after loss to Tigers
The Boston Red Sox dropped to fifth in the AL East after a 2 1 defeat by the Detroit Tigers. New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles remained ahead in the standings as Detroit split the series. Several other AL games featured notable performances including Mickey Rivers homer for the Yankees and George Hendrick's ninth inning RBI for Cleveland.
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Archery Meet Set at Miami University
More than 80 archers are registered for the National Field Archer Championships at Miami University's Western College campus. Defending world champion Doug Brothers of Cincinnati leads the field as competition begins. Eunice Schewe of Roscoe Illinois is a noted entrant among the women. Archers shot a Hunter's Round today and will compete in a Field Round tomorrow.
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Baseball standings and upcoming games in early season schedule
Standings show New York, Cleveland, Baltimore leading divisions with percentages. Friday and Saturday games list matchups across the American and National Leagues including NY Mets? No, Yankees and Cubs style pairings. Details include starting pitchers and records for each team and a slate of upcoming interleague games.
Ali Inoki match proves nothing in Tokyo draw
Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki fought to a 15 round draw in what critics called a farce billed as World Martial Arts Championship. Ali earned about 6.1 million dollars while Inoki stood mostly on the mat as fans paid up to 1,000 dollars to witness the spectacle.
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Monzon Valdes Showdown Targets Middleweight Crown
The Monte Carlo bout features Carlos Monzon defending his WBA title against Rodrigo Valdes, each fighter rising from impoverished origins. Monzon seeks pride and cinema dreams amid doubts about his headspace, while Valdes shows famed toughness but may be fatigued after a brother’s death last week.
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Ali funds aid Atlanta drug crackdown and arrests
Mayor Maynard Jackson credits Muhammad Ali with a $50,000 donation to an anti drug fund that helped Atlanta police make about 170 drug arrests this year and seize more than $500,000 in illegal drugs. Police have used portions of the money for informants and drugs from suspects.
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Spelich Takes Mid-Am Title in Open Golf Uplift
Darryl Spelich of Warren defeated Rocky Miller of Mount Vernon 2-1 in match play to win the Mid America Junior Open Golf Tournament held Friday in Mansfield.
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