Gullett Shuts Out Braves as Reds Sweep Doubleheader
Bob Gibson? No. Gullett tossed a four hit shutout in the nightcap, lifting Cincinnati to a 7-0 win after a 14-6 victory in the opener. Johnny Bench provided early support with a two run homer and a bases loaded single, while Anderson praised the 22 year old left hander as a future star.
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Title Tap Out keeps Cardinals atop tangled NL East race
The NL East tightens as the Cardinals hold a slim lead despite a three game skid after a 5-4 loss to Chicago. Pittsburgh blew a six run edge to lose 8-7 to Philadelphia while the Mets beat Montreal 3-0 and other results reshaped the division standings. Cincinnati swept Atlanta 14-6 and 7-0 to extend its West lead as Los Angeles and Houston posted wins. The title race remains open with key performances by Morgan, Foster, and Griffey fueling the chase.
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Weaver Won’t Predict AL East Race
Earl Weaver declines to forecast the American League East pennant race saying he prefers not to pick a favorite. He acknowledges uncertainty in a division expected to be competitive this season.
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Orioles Seek Pitching Depth After Hendricks Injury
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver pushes for adding pitching depth and a defensive catcher after Elrod Hendricks fractures his left ankle in a doubleheader split with Cleveland. Weaver praises Gaylord Perry and notes contact with the Indians, while Hendricks’ injury leaves three catchers needed for a possible World Series run.
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Kekich Fined For Arriving Late To Indians Doubleheader
Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Kekich missed the opener of a doubleheader against the Orioles after arriving late. He reached the clubhouse only a half hour before the 1 p.m. start and cited a mix up over which game he was starting. Manager Ken Aspromonte confirmed a fine would be imposed but withheld the amount.
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Baseball standings and list of upcoming games
Baseball standings show Cincinnati 14-7 and Atlanta 60, New York 3 and Montreal 0. Monday schedules include Pittsburgh at Chicago, Houston at San Diego, and New York at Baltimore among others with pitcher records noted.
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Parents and Children Reach Middletown Tennis Club Semis
Four families advanced to the Middletown Tennis Club Parent-Child Tournament semifinals. Top seeds Dick and Keith Head face Don and Amy Douglas, while Dr Louis and Lisa Gaker play Bob and Leann Grimes. Semis start Saturday at 1 p.m.
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MIRC Tournament Finals Report
Crystal Tissue wins Class A with 10 points over Diamond Natl 8 while Class B sees Ohio Bell 9 and Manchester Machine 8 in a tight finish.
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Orr Gives In Gets Married in Parry Sound
Boston Bruins star defenseman Bobby Orr, 25, marries Margaret Louis Wood, 26, of Detroit in Parry Sound Ontario. The wedding ends Orr’s bachelor status as he begins his honeymoon.
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Ali Faces Norton in High Stakes Boxing Rematch at Forum
Muhammad Ali trains hard with a 212 pound weigh in as Ken Norton, 29, seeks to end Ali's era. Promoters estimate a 14,000 crowd and $600,000 gate plus $1.5 million from closed circuit. Norton vows to win while Ali expects a victory within 12 rounds at 10:30 p.m. EDT.
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