Cubs Blast Braves 12-6 in Atlanta rout
Al Spangler and Ron Santo hit two run homers as the Cubs pound the Braves 12-6 in Atlanta. Chicago extends NL East lead to 7 1/2 games as Dick Selma takes a near no hitter into the sixth. Rex starter Archie Reynolds to join Cincinnati trip. Cubs plan wealth-sharing from endorsements, pooling $75 000 to $100 000.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Highlights
MLB scores show Chicago and Oakland winning, while Montreal and St. Louis led in others. Today's slate includes New York at Los Angeles and Atlanta at Pittsburgh with multiple league standings and upcoming games across cities.
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Phillies Blank Dodgers Again
After nine straight defeats the Phillies stopped the slide with a 1-0 win over the Dodgers as Billy Champion and Grant Jackson shut out Los Angeles on back-to-back nights. Johnny Briggs started the offense with a homer and Jackson fanned 11 in a complete game victory.
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Russell quit Celtics for Hollywood after 13 title years
Boston reports Russell will resign as player coach to pursue movie and TV work on the West Coast. Red Auerbach says no definite decision yet. Russell, 35, helped the Celtics win 11 championships in 13 seasons and is considering two film projects including one with friend Jimmy Brown.
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Maine track to race Sundays after curtailing week
Maine's only running horse track will offer pari mutuel racing on Sundays after legislation permitting Sunday operations was signed by Gov. Kenneth Curtis on Thursday. The move expands the track’s schedule and affects local wagering and tourism dynamics in Augusta.
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Prize money to be offered in US tennis championship
In Brookline Massachusetts the United States Lawn Tennis Association will sponsor prize money for the first time at the national championships held at Longwood Cricket Club from August 16 to 24. The total purse will start at a minimum of $10,000.
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Morris Major League Rosters Set For Park Games
Bob Ciota announces rosters and first two rounds for Morris Major League at McKinley Park with Lions Jets Cougars Tigers and Panthers captains listed. Schedule runs Monday through July 4 with All-Stars events on June 24 and 30 and July 1 2 3 games.
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Wilmington Tops Opdyke in Opening Night Thriller
The Opdyke Minor Leaguers lost 18 to 16 at South Wilmington in the season opener. Opdyke pitchers Lawson and Doss issued 21 walks, while Male struck out 14 for Wilmington. Doss homered and collected a triple and two singles for Opdyke. Residers had a single and a double for South Wilmington. Opdyke travels to Plattville on Monday.
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Murphy Opens Lead In U S Open As Nicklaus Struggles
Murphy, 26, shoots 66 to lead after first round at Champions Golf Club in Houston with Nicklaus posting 74 amid irons slump. Trevino and Casper sit two back as Archer Weiskopf Befram also 69s and Palmer contends with 70. Murphy credits driver work and recent life changes for his form.
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Simpson Heads All-Star Squad For Soldier Field Clash
A 52 player All-Star team led by Heisman winner O J Simpson of Southern California was chosen for the 36th College All-Star game at Soldier Field on August 1. The collegians face the New York Jets with Joe Namath retired and Otto Graham returning as coach.
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North Stars Sell Sandy Fitzpatrick to Gulls
The Minnesota North Stars announce the sale of forward Sandy Fitzpatrick to the San Diego Gulls for an undisclosed cash amount. Fitzpatrick, 24, played last year for the Memphis South Stars where he scored 14 goals and 16 assists.
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Tight Motor State 500 race nears start at Michigan
Veteran racer Bobby Ysaac says speed alone won’t decide the Motor State 500 as 24 drivers have secured spots for the inaugural 95 125 dollar event at Michigan International Speedway. Hoss Ellington led Thursday qualifiers with 149.046 mph, while Isaac’s Dodge Charger clocked 159.165 mph for third.
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Borrow Wins 1917 Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct
The horse Borrow captured the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct in 1917 defeating triple Derby winners Old Rosebud Regret and Omar Khayyam.
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