Kline Excels in Relief As Pirates Beat Reds 8-5
Grey beard Ron Kline delivered another strong relief outing for Pittsburgh, preserving an 8-5 win over Cincinnati. He backed starter Steve Blass, who allowed three unearned runs in the fifth and left after 4 2-3 innings with only three hits allowed. Kline, 2-1, extended his scoreless streak to 21 innings this season and weathered a late Cincinnati rally after the Pirates built an 8-3 lead.
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National League Standings and Friday Results Summary
National League standings show San Francisco leading with 24 wins and 17 losses, St Louis 22-17, and Atlanta 21-21. Friday’s results include San Francisco over Chicago, Atlanta over New York, and Los Angeles over Houston in 10 innings. Pirates surge with 13-6 win as Reds lose three straight and suffer injuries to Bench and Kelso. Pete Rose extends batting lead with three singles.
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Tailspin? E Clendenon Cardenas DP in 1-1 Tie
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati fought to a 1 1 draw as E Clendenon and Cardenas delivered the runs with key defensive plays leaving runners stranded and the game tied late.
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Astros Dodgers Finish Drama With Ten Innings Victory
Dodgers invert a 9 7 win with a five run 10th inning before Houston ties in the bottom of the 10th. Alston’s club survives after Purdin fans Browne to seal L A 9-7 triumph amidst other NL results.
UCLA Star Lucius Allen Leaves Lolans for Guard
UCLA guard Lucius Allen a second team All American is charged with marijuana possession and free on bail. He plans to join the National Guard within a week and will not be counted on for next season. Allen from Kansas City is 20 and was on two national title teams.
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Yaz Recalled Stange Didn't In Boston Victory Over Minnesota
Carl Yastrzemski hit a two run first inning homer and single scoring run later but Lee Stange provided the decisive seventh inning two run single and strong relief as the Red Sox outslugged Minnesota 9 7. Stange improved to 2 0 with 4 1 innings pitched allowing three hits and two runs.
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Polio Help Powers Hinson in Memphis Open Golf
Larry Hinson, polio survivor from Douglas Georgia, shoots 66 to reach 133 total and trails leader B R McLendon Jr of Birmingham by one stroke in the Memphis Open. Hinson credits polio with shaping his drive to prove critics wrong. Also tied at 133 are Lou Graham and Bob Lunn after two rounds.
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Foster Knocks Out Tiger To Claim World Light Heavyweight Title
Bob Foster stops Dick Tiger in four rounds in Washington to win the world light heavyweight championship. Foster, from 17344 Washington DC, defeats the challenger from Biafra and secures the title.
NFL profits down while player salaries rise say owners
National Football League owners told players profits fell from about 827 thousand to 635 thousand in 1967 while average payroll rose from 1.16 million to 1.37 million. They offered an audit by a reputable firm and agreed to raise the minimum salary to 10 thousand and to schedule an All Star game with the AFL for pension benefits, but not next season.
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New Light Heavy Champ Has Big Loss To Make Up
Bob Foster won the light heavyweight title from Dick Tiger but lost about $20,800 after paying Tiger $100,000 from a $107,000 gate. Foster plans a return bout and then non title fights, with targets Patterson or Chuvalo in Baltimore in about two months. Tiger, 16-year vet, was knocked out in 2:05 of the fourth round at Madison Square Garden.
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Drivers sought to fill last spots in Charlotte 600 field
The final 14 positions in the 44 car lineup for the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be decided today. Eight drivers advance from time trials and six from a 30 mile race this afternoon. Donnie Allison earned the pole with 159.222 mph average. Earl Balmer attempts to qualify after a transmission failure.
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