Pirates edge closer to NL East title lead after comeback win
The Pirates beat St Louis 5-3 as Philadelphia defeated New York 4-2. Pittsburgh now six games up with seven left while Cincinnati Houston San Francisco and Montreal also won. Tug McGraw saved for Philadelphia in a 4-2 win over the Mets.
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Rice injures hand. Red Sox face stretch without star
Jim Rice broke his left hand in a 6-5 win over Detroit and will miss the rest of the season. The Red Sox, 3.5 games ahead in the AL East, must improvise as Baltimore strengthens its September push behind Mike Torrez and Ellie Hendricks. Deron Johnson was acquired from Chicago to help the lineup.
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Red Sox
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Denny Doyle
Deron Johnson
Chicago White Sox
Ellie Hendricks
Torrez
Ken Singleton
Montreal Expos
Jim Palmer
Catfish Hunter
Vida Blue
Jim Kaat
Tom Seaver
Americans Dominate Ryder Cup With 21 11 Victory
The United States defeated Great Britain and Ireland 21 to 11 at Laurel Valley. Tom Weiskopf sealed the win with a 5 and 3 singles victory over Guy Hunt as Arnold Palmer suggests format changes to help Britain.
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Fall Classic Softball Tourney Planned at Franklin Diamond
Franklin Slo-Pitch Association sponsors a two day Fall Classic at its diamond. Class B entry is 50 dollars with entries due by Wednesday 7 p.m. Co chairs are Bill Lansdale and Ron Pierce.
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Franklin Slo-Pitch Association
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Lebanon Raceway Entries First to Ninth Races
The Lebanon Raceway card lists nine races with horse names in each event. Races cover Trot and Pace divisions including horses such as Sharon's Oakie, Fashion Boy, Flynn Hanover, Sunshine Rena, Unadilla B, Greenland Betty, Little Berry, Bret Napoleon, and multiple entries per heat.
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Sharon’s Oakie
Emmy Spirit
Lumber Lot
Speed Formula
Claret’s Boy
Dean’s Tide
Fashion Boy
Sardinia Doll
Madam Whitney
Steady Jo Ann
J.D. Arrow
Steady Step
Miss C. Direct
Lisa B. Fast
Flynn Hanover
Lincoln’s Imp
Eclat
Town Demon
Hallie’s Folly
Onyx Star
Hennesey Abbe
Mighty Trying
K.K. Valen
Melody
Senator
Happy Connie
Ben Omaha
Hickory Dell
Shanty Boat
Ebb Direct
Brimstone Pride
Sunshine Rena
Fly Gauman
Iches
Heroice Mary
Steady Boy Dean
Baron's
Fred
Miss Holly Sue
Miracle David
Unadilla B
David Norman
Philly
Cave
M.P. Adios
Easy Christine
Eastern Burton
Vicki Knight
Greenland
Betty
Dave N. Knights
Arch Berry
Myra Mae
Burton Wilson
Padraic
Dunaway Knight
Gaelic Chief
Little Berry
la Rue Girl
I’m Nauty
Our Court
Patty Dean
Hannah's Gal
Sturdy Emiem
Condor Kid
Bret Napoleon
Flaming Richie
Green’s Pronto
Lady Milnik
Bewitching Ron
Steady Ross
Grandpa
Crystal Williams
Miami University’s Generosity Ends Grid Era at East Lansing
Miami was edged 14-13 by Michigan State in East Lansing after a day of costly kicking miscues by Norm Trowbridge. Coach Dick Crum defended his players, noting a poor overall performance despite strong efforts on offense and defense, including a late 80-yard Miami drive and a 30-yard pass to Randy Walker.
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WEL Scores From Weekend Football Card
Saturday results show Jacksonville 16 and Philadelphia 38 at Shreveport. Southern California posted 29. Sunday results include Birmingham 22 over Charlotte 16 and San Antonio 30 defeating Hawaii 1. Memphis 16 beat Portland 3.
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Swedish Tie Rising Stars Push Sweden To Davis Cup Final
Sweden reaches its first Davis Cup final as Andersson, a six month pro, wins a key match 6-3 14-12 6-1 over Chile's Cornejo. Borg wins 6-1 6-2 6-1, sealing a 4-1 victory as Australia and Czechoslovakia contest the other semifinal.
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Borg
Jaime Fillol
Australia
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Prague
Foyt Loses Again as Trio Triumphs at Trenton Race Day
Johncock beats Foyt in a U S A C sanctioned 150 mile feature at Trenton while Torella tops Foyt in a stock car race. Stott secures enough points to clinch the 1975 USAC stock car title as Hartman finishes fourth. Richard Petty adds another Southern circuit win, his 175th career victory.
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Gordon Johncock
Sal Torella
Ramo Stott
Johncock
A.J. Foyt
Wildcat
Foyt
Coyote
Johnny Rutherford
McLaren
Trenton
Tovella
Chevrolet
Torella
Plymouth
Larry Moore
Butch Hartman
Stott
Hartman
Richard Petty
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