Carlton's birthday gift to wife earns 20th win
Steve Carlton logged his 20th victory of the season, the first NL pitcher to reach that mark with a last place team, as the Phillies beat the Reds 9-4. Beverly Carlton had predicted Aug 17 as the milestone, a birthday gift moment watched by 53,376 fans.
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Silent Regips Rangers: Reggie Smith's three run homer fuels Red Sox win
Reggie Smith delivered a decisive three run homer in Arlington as Boston beat Texas 4-3. He added eight hits in 13 at bats with four homers and 10 RBI in the series, while refusing to speak to reporters. The Orioles White Sox game drew 655 fans with Chicago's 6-1 win. Tigers split a twin bill with the Twins as Yankees, Indians linger in pursuit.
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Tigers split Smith's towering shot into the stands
Detroit won the opener with seven runs in the second inning as Gates Brown and Jim Northrup delivered two run singles off Jim Perry. The Tigers tied the second game in the ninth but lost in the 10th on Rich Reese's sacrifice fly. Angels blank Indians as Lee Stanton hit two homers and Bob Oliver one. Messersmith earned his third win and first since May 6.
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Reaves Eagles test Redskins in exhibition clash
Rookie John Reaves leads the Philadelphia Eagles against Washington as both teams open another weekend of NFL exhibition play. The Redskins, powered by Bill Kilmer and Sonny Jurgensen, routed Denver 41 0 last week. Fran Tarkenton starts for Minnesota vs Buffalo in the other game.
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U S women shine in sprints but lag in other events
American women stars excel in 100 and 200 sprint events led by Ferrell Davis and Bender with others challenging European records. Kathy Hammond tops in 400 while Jackson aims for 1,600 relay gold after a world record. Francie Larrieu competes in 1500 as Bragina dominates. Martha Watson eyeing long jump record.
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Prep grid equipment issue dates for IHSA schools
Prep football equipment dates announced for Morris Minooka and Seneca before the season. Morris varsity gear handout Monday Aug 21 at 9 AM sophomores 10 AM freshmen 11 AM with physicals required. Insurance and mouthpiece fees apply and a three in one practice jersey set is offered for six dollars.
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Houston Open moves to Quail Valley for two years
The Houston Open Golf Tournament will be played the next two years at Quail Valley Country Club. Prize money for 1973 rises from 125000 to 205000, making it the richest Texas event. Chicago White Sox optioned pitcher Jim Geddes to Knoxville to clear space for knuckleballer Eddie Fisher after acquiring him on waivers.
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CarpeTile Dolls Top Bozo's Liquors In Softball Showdown
The CarpeTile Dolls defeated Bozo's Liquors 4-1 at MCHS field to improve to 3-2 while Bozo's falls to 7-9. Sheryl Garling and Sandy Malik had two hits each for CarpeTile, while Ginger Ferguson earned the win. Linda Nagra led Bozo's with two hits and Nancy Carroll took the loss. CarpeTile scored twice in the third and added two more in the fourth. Bozo's answered with a single run in the fourth.
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