Balk Call Sparks Controversy In Mets Win At Shea
The Mets beat the Cubs 3-2 in 11 innings as Tommie Agee doubled home the tying and winning runs after a balk controversy at Shea Stadium. Umpire Mel Steiner overruled a balk call, leading to clashes with Leo Durocher and Mike McGraw, while Ron Santo argued the decision. Jerry Grote added a key two-out double in the 11th, and Agee batted for McGraw to deliver the game winner.
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Stars Win Gives ABA Early Key In Playoffs
Utah Stars thrashed the Kentucky Colonels 136 to 117 in Salt Lake City as George Stone sparked a 50-point second quarter, setting ABA playoff scoring mark. Dan Issel led Kentucky early, but was limited afterward. Darrall Carrier scored 36 for the Colonels. The series shifts to Louisville after Wednesday's game with remaining schedule to follow.
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Bird save at Armco Park ends in a bogeying joke
Millard Clark promised a bird on the ninth tee at Armco Association Park. The shot found the bird, clipping its wing, and Clark ended the hole with a bogey after narrating the mishap to Mike Woolum.
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Houston joins Southwest Conference as ninth member
COLLEGE STATION Tex AP The Southwest Conference accepts the University of Houston as a member but football competition will begin for the Cougars in 1976 at the earliest while they will compete for the basketball title in 1975 and field teams in other sports for 1973 4. Conference executive secretary Howard Grubbs notes scheduling changes and upcoming meetings to solve 11 game schedule conflicts through 1980. Houston will remain independent in football through 1975 post season play.
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Holland's Signing Boosts Bengals Top Pick Fulfillment
Cincinnati Bengals sign their top four 1971 draft picks led by No 1 Vernon Holland an offensive tackle from Tennessee State Holland a 6 foot 6 inch 270 pound captain who helped undefeated 11 game season expresses pride in being chosen and aims to strengthen a weak Bengals offensive line as coach Paul Brown notes his potential impact on the team.
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Eagles Top QB Signs With Argos in CFL Deal
Toronto Argonauts signed Greg Barton, the Eagles hoped starter, after trading Lions a 2nd pick and 1990 picks later. Barton flew from Hawaii to Toronto and inked a four year CFL contract. Montreal Alouettes added linebackers Dick Biddle and Jack Chauvet.
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Ring Drama Ends With Barely Lasted Ropes
Emile Griffith, former world welterweight and middleweight champion, defeated Ernie Indian Red Lopez by decision in 12 rounds at the Nevada Ice Palace Las Vegas. The ring collapsed twice, but the bout persisted before about 3,500 fans, with relief at the finish.
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Red” Lopez
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No Quick End To NFL Probe
A federal grand jury investigation in Cleveland into the National Football League for possible antitrust violations continues after testimony from St. Louis Cardinals owners and NFL official Buddy Young. The probe began in November and is expected to extend into September due to other grand jury business.
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National League results with night games listed
New York beat Chicago 3 2 in 11 innings. Philadelphia defeated St Louis 3 2. Only games scheduled include Chicago at New York, St Louis at Philadelphia, Houston at Montreal, Cincinnati at Los Angeles, Atlanta at San Diego, Pittsburgh at San Francisco with pitchers noted for each matchup.
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MLB Schedule: AL East Leaders Face Evening Games
The American League East slate features New York at Minnesota, Washington at Milwaukee, Boston at Chicago, Oakland at Detroit, Kansas City at Cleveland, and California at Baltimore with notable pitchers Kline, Bosman, Nagy, Fingers, Canton, Foster, Murphy, and Palmer set for night or twilight starts. The matchups shape standings as teams chase early-season momentum.
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Reds Hopeful Tolan Ready For Pinch Hitting Role Soon
Cincinnati outfielder Bobby Tolan, sidelined by an Achilles injury, is eyeing a pinch hitting return in about two weeks as Sparky Anderson notes the team misses his speed. Tolan led the league last year with 57 stolen bases and batted .316 with 80 RBIs and 112 runs, but was injured last January. Cincinnati trails San Francisco by 8½ games in the West.
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Lonborg May Return to Major Leagues on Strong Showing
Louisville report says Jim Lonborg, former Cy Young winner, pitched eight strong innings in a 5-0 Colonels win over Toledo, lowering his ERA to 0.32 with 23 straight scoreless innings. Colonels manager Cart Johnson hints Lonborg could return to Boston if needed, though no definite plan is stated.
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