Cards Sweep Bucs as Alou Lifts Rally with Three-Run Homer
Little Matty Alou, a Dominican slugger for the St. Louis Cardinals, hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run eighth inning rally and keep the club within four games of the lead as they defeated the Pirates.
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Grimsley fires four hitter to beat Cubs 5 1
Reds pitcher Ross Grimsley threw a complete game four hitter as Cincinnati defeated Chicago 5 to 1. Hal McRae hit a solo homer, Pete Rose and Grimsley added key hits, while Cubs starter Pizarro took the loss. Grimsley improved to 7-5, Pizarro to 4-2.
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Baseball standings and results across leagues
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Pats debut new stadium with 20 14 victory over Giants
Carl Garrett shines for the Patriots in a 20 to 14 exhibition win as New England opens its new home in Foxboro with a crowd of 60 423. Garrett returns a 53 yard kickoff then 44 yard run, and later a 51 yard dash helps set up a Nance score.
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Stockton wins Massachusetts Classic amid controversy and records
Dave Stockton captured the $33,000 Massachusetts Golf Classic with a final round 66 for 13 under par 275, breaking Pleasant Valley’s tournament record. He beat Ray Floyd by one stroke as crowd energy and an errant shot near a young girl shaped a dramatic finish.
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Huntz delivers for White Sox in 2-1 win over Orioles
Steve Huntz, recalled from Tucson to replace injured Bill Melton, lined a go ahead run-scoring single in the sixth as Wilbur Wood and the Chicago White Sox defeated the world champion Baltimore Orioles 2-1. Wood improved to 15-9 with eight strikeouts in a five hit outing.
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Hoffman wins third straight 25 lap feature at Grundy County Speedway
Ed Hoffman dominates late model action at Grundy County Speedway edging closer to a record pace with his third consecutive 25 lap feature win and a new personal best lap time of 16.81 seconds. The Friday the 13th program proves rough as six cylinder heat races suffer multiple incidents including a fatal crash and a near wreck in front of leaders.
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Bobby Allison beats Petty in Yankee 400 at Michigan
Bobby Allison overtook Richard Petty by three car lengths to win the Yankee 400 mile stock car race at Michigan International Speedway. The victory marks another late burst in their recent duels as Petty remains a top rival in a weekend that also saw Mark Donohue clinch the Trans American sedan title and Bobby Unser score his first win since 1970.
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Urich resigns to join Bills. Ippoliti promoted at NIU
Northern Illinois University head football coach Richard W. Urich resigns to take a job with the Buffalo Bills. Offensive backfield coach Jerry Ippoliti, 35, is named his successor and assumes duties as the 1971 Huskie squad prepares to assemble on August 20.
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Doc) Urich
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Major League Leaders Baseball Statistics Highlight Top Performers
American League leaders include Oliva and Murcer in hits and runs with . Murcer trails in runs with 77 and hits 142. Power names include Cash 26 homers and Stargell 41 in the NL. Pitching leaders feature Dobson and Gullett with strong wins and low ERAs.
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