Giants Fall at Houston in Dome Jinx Slims 5-2
The Giants lose 5-2 to the Astros inside the Astrodome extending their Dome skid to 20 losses in 25 visits. Astros rally with RBI singles by Watson and Metzger in the fifth, Jim Wynn drives in two in the seventh, while Ken Forsch starts for Houston. Other NL results include Pirates beating Phillies 10-9, Expos routing Mets 12-4, Dodgers over Padres, Cubs over Cardinals, and Reds over Braves.
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Associated Press
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Charlie Williams
Jim McAndrew
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Stan Swanson
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Art Shamsky
Richie Allen
Bill Buckner
Don Sutton
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Padres
Cubs
Cardinals
St. Louis
Don Kessinger
Ferguson Jenkins
Steve Carlton
Jim Hickman
Monroe Invitational Tennis Opens With 100 Junior Players
The seventh annual Monroe Invitational Tennis Tournament starts at Northeast Louisiana University courts with 100 plus juniors from four states. Top seeds include Mark Sanders in boys 18 singles and Janelle Chark leading girls 18, with competition across 16 and 14 age groups and action continuing through Thursday. Co sponsors are Northeast Louisiana University Monroe Tennis Association and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.
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Jackson
Miss
Mark Sanders
Dallas
Tex
Sanders
Bill Shepherd
Pine Bluff
Ark
Shepherd
Arkansas State University
Janelle Chark
Lake Charles
Junin
Holley Dillard
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe Tennnis Association
Monroe 'S Chamber of Commerce
Angels In Groove Win Doubleheader After Johnson Suspension
California Angels sweep Chicago in a weekend doubleheader 2-1 and 12-3, sparked by a renewed spirit and solid pitching. Manager Lefty Phillips and GM Dick Walsh defend the Johnson suspension after repeated lack of hustle, with players supporting the move and Johnson potentially appealing to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn.
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Chicago
California Angels
Alex Johnson
Euenancina
Bee Se
Bee Lancetree Greene Ree Eat
Dick Walsh
Angels
Lefty Phillips
Walsh
Johnson
Carner Wins US Women's Open Title at Kahkwa Club
JoAnne Carner shattered the Kahkwa course to win the US Women's Open by seven strokes. She posted a 288 total on 6,306 yards and earned the $5,000 prize as Kathy Whitworth and Donna Caponi trailed.
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Erif, Pa
Donna Caponi
Erie
JoAnne Carner
Kahkwa Club
Jo Anne Crner
Kathy Whitworth
Jane Bastanbury
Jane Blalock
Ann Capon
Micky Wright
Kathy Cornelius
F. WO Lestey Holbert
Says
Shelkey Hamlon
Martha Wilkinson
Marie Breer
Mary Mills
Gerda Boykin
Betsy Cullen
Sandra Elliott
Marlene Hagge
Sandra Haynie
Pam Higgins
Pitt
Pam Barnett
Sharon Miller
Josahars
Susie Berning
Judy Kribail
Kathy Atern
Dende Austin
Heraks Miguth
Barbara Jayers
Teerhe
Sandea Sputich
Sue Roberts
Louise Sugas
Betsy Rawis
Ott WY Ditford
Ann “Reed
Ite Grearcy
le Hoey Lathe
Sharron Moran
Janet Capon
Kathy Aaddulien
Gali Denenverg
Dede Owens
Charlotte Gains as Shreveport Wins in Dixie Association
Shreveport trumped Memphis 7-5 while Charlotte swept a doubleheader from first place Asheville to trim the East Division lead to four and a half games. Tom Norton won 3-1 in the opening game. Ron McDonald drove in all three Charlotte runs. Amarillo widened its lead with a two hitter by Les Scott as other scores rolled in across the 14-team circuit.
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Asheville
Hornets
Tom Norton
Ron McDonald
Norton
Bob Strom
Mike Nunn
Shreveport
Memphis
Arkansas
Birmingham
Amarillo
Dallas-Fort Worth
Montgomery
Columbus
Jacksonville
Albuquerque
San Antonio
Giants
Les Scott
Fred Beene
Spurs
Dave ‘Sells
Savannah
Wimbledon Keeps Pace With Changes Despite Tie Break Test
Wimbledon proceeds with new tie break format amid strong crowds and mixed opinions. With half the tournament done, quarterfinals approach in men's and women's singles while doubles near completion. Notable matchups include Laver vs Gorman and King vs Durr as players adapt to the altered scoring approach.
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Rod Laver
Australia
Tom Gorman
Seattle
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Sonny Parun
New Zealand
Cliff Richey
Srasota
Fla
Ken Rosewall
Colin Dibley
John Newcombe
Mitchell Hartquist repeat as Muny 4 Ball champions
Vic Mitchell and Bob Hartquist shot seven under par 19 to win their second straight Mid-Summer four ball title at Municipal Golf Course. They finished three strokes ahead of runners up Glen Walker and Nick White who totaled 104. Pro-Am flight winners and a playoff for the title were announced with details on other flight results and awards.
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Bob Hartquist
Municipal Golf Course
Mitchell
Hartquist
Glen Walker
Nick White
Raymond Winn
Kirk Fisher
Ken Case
Julius Haddad
Dickie Crowe
Terry Reeves
Bob Ledbetter
David Marchman
Johnny Myers
Ray Mulhern
Wayne Peddy
Guy du- Priest
Mike Harris
Stuart Causey
Ledbetter
Myers
Peddy
Harris
Billy Walker
Springhill
Wayne Moore
Jack Hunnicutt
Frank Walker
Don Ellen
James Avids
Laurel Stewart
Ivy McDonald
Bill Yerger
Carl Aron-L. Thurman
M. Owens
D. Shanpson
J. Mahoney
Mike Haddad
A. Mapp
M. Dunlap
G. Dunlap
H. May
C. Ketchell
Bill Peavy
Marshall
Carner Wins U S Women's Open Lead by Seven at Erie
JoAnne Carner of Lake Worth Florida won the U S Women's Open in Erie Pennsylvania by seven strokes finishing one shy of tying the championship record. The AP dispatch notes her dominant performance Sunday and the close near record.
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JoAnne Carner
Lake Worth
Fla
Erie
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