DH rule pays off in Tiger victory
Frank Howard started as designated hitter and hit a two run homer against a left hander. Gates Brown pinch hit and also homered delivering a 7 5 win over the Indians. Boston, Texas and Kansas City won in others as Yastrzemski and Siebert starred.
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Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
Statistics recap from MLB on batting and pitching leaders. American League top batters Blomberg and Mayberry lead in average and runs, with Mayberry also homering most. National League leaders include Bonds and Stargell in runs and home runs, with Seaver and Carlton sharing strikeout honors.
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South Carolina State Adds Three Assistants Under Jeffries
Orangeburg South Carolina State College coach Willie Jeffries announces three new assistants William R. Davis from Johnson C Smith Robert Johnson from Jupiter High School and William A Thomas a Tennessee State graduate.
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S.C
Willie Jeffries
South Carolina State College
William R. Davis
Johnson C. Smith University
Robert Johnson
Jupiter High School
Palm Beach, Fla
William A. Thomas
Tennessee State University
Marine Festival at McHenry Salutes the Roaring Twenties
McHenry prepares for Marine Festival Week starting July 8 with water fights at the city beach. Parade on July 15 could draw 30 000 along the parade route with Chamber of Commerce marshals former Mayor George P. Freund and Ray McGee. Queen Nancy Staley will ride the city float. Water ski show follows the parade with added acts from the Chicagoland Water Ski association. Drum and bugle corps from DesPlaines, Chicago, Milwaukee, Racine, Mt. Prospect, and Marion Ohio perform at Drum Corps Magic and on McCracken field.
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Moose patrols Tri County Pony League with two wins
The Morris Moose improved to 10 1 in the Tri County Pony League by beating Seneca 14 1 and defeating Minooka 6 0. Randy White homered, Pinder Feeney and Lambros doubled, Pinder drove in three runs, and Ron Lear allowed five hits with seven strikeouts in the win over Seneca.
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Padres snap Dodgers in shutout sweep at home
San Diego Padres pitcher Steve Arlin tossed a two-hitter in a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers as Fred Kendall hit a homer and the Padres completed a three-game sweep. The defeat extended L A’s skid to six games while San Francisco and Houston also lost, keeping the Dodgers in first place.
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Chris Speier
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Darrell Evans
Mike Lum
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Swede Savage Remains Committed to Racing Past Crash
Swede Savage spoke of his deep ties to racing and his desire to compete in the Indy 500. Despite a March 1971 crash at Ontario Motor Speedway that caused brain injuries, he refused to quit auto racing, staying focused on the sport and the big race he loved.
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Jim Bryant
Ontario Daily Report
Seven under par leads first round at Greater Milwaukee Open
Bob Goalby carded a 65 to take the early lead in the $130,000 Greater Milwaukee Open golf tournament. The event drew attention as a strong start with low scoring at the Milwaukee course.
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