Bench Belts Three Homers To Power Reds
Johnny Bench blasted three homers and drove in seven runs in Philadelphia, tying the major league record with four straight homers in a 9 7 loss to the Phillies. Dave Concepcion’s two run shot in the ninth provided the Royals’ late lead as Cincinnati fell short.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Cardinals
Willie Crawford
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Claude Osteen
George Culver
Jim Brewer
Manny Sanguillen
Bob Robertson
Bucs
Dodgers
Jerry Koosman
Rusty Staub
Mets
Carl Morton
Atlanta
Koosman
Braves
Oscar Brown
Cincinnati
Jack Billingham
Tigers chase Busby and Tribe blows Angels away
Detroit built a 4-1 win over Steve Busby as Gates Brown and Aurelio Rodriguez sparked a second inning rally. Charlie Spikes and Buddy Bell drove in three runs each in Cleveland's 10-3 triumph over California. Raul Mondesi not involved.
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Perry
John Hiller
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California
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Jerry Johnson
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Robinson
Jim North
Jim Colborn
Jeff Burroughs
Dave May
Milwaukee
Texas
Fritz Peterson
Sparky Lyle
New York
Minnesota
Yankees
Twins
Jim Hart
Gene Michael
Baseball standings and results from major leagues update
The daily standings show the AL East leaders Detroit Cleveland and New York fighting for position with Milwaukee and Baltimore close behind. In the NL, Chicago Pittsburgh New York Montreal and Philadelphia chase with St Louis and San Francisco near the bottom. Thursday and Friday matchups include Cleveland at Boston Oakland at Texas Detroit at Kansas City Chicago at California and more.
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Associated Press
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Boston
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Tidrow
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Simpson
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Wood
Singer
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Houston
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Willoughby
Van Lier Convicted of Resisting Arrest in Midland Incident
Former Chicago Bulls guard Norm Van Lier was found guilty of resisting arrest after a Midland police station altercation. He was acquitted on assault and battery and riot charges. Sentencing deferred. The case also saw six co-defendants, including Van Lier's cousins and brothers, receive mixed verdicts. During testimony Van Lier claimed he tried to quell a disturbance and that police officer Charles Sallis struck him with a blackjack.
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Norm van Lier
Midland
Beaver County
van Lier
Chicago Bulls
National Basketball Association
Pennsylvania
Thomas
James Oliver
David
Greg
Joseph Williams
Tyrone Oliver
St. Francis College
Loretto
Charles Sallis
Sallis
Williams
Girl allowed to play with Ypsilanti Little League
In Ypsilanti Michigan Carolyn King 12 will play with the all boy Little League after city clubs refused field access unless she could participate. League president William Anhut says the decision is morally and practically right while national officials in Williamsport Pa weigh possible charter suspension or revocation.
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Ypsilanti
Carolyn King
Carolyn
Williamsport
Robert Stirrat
National Organization
Rules Committee
Plattville II Plans Little League Meeting
A Plattville II meeting for Little League baseball candidates is set for Saturday May 12 at 1 pm at Plattville Grade School. Ernie Stumbo, manager, says questions can be directed to him at 475-4129.
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Plattville
Ernie Stumbo
Oilers acquire Parks and Smith from Cowboys
Houston Oilers obtain wide receiver Billy Parks and defensive end Tody Smith from Dallas Cowboys in exchange for first and third round draft choices next season.
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Associated Press
Houston
Houston Oilers
Billy Parks
Tody Smith
Dallas Cowboys
Cubs power past Padres in 9-2 rout at San Diego
Billy Williams Randy Hundley and Rick Monday hit homers as Burt Hooton tossed six solid innings to beat the Padres 9-2. The Cubs moved to the NL East lead despite a 5-5 West Coast trip, while San Diego dropped to 10-11 at home this spring amid inconsistent pitching and a prolific Cubs homer night.
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Rick Monday
Burt Hooton
San Diego Padres
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Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Cubs
Hooton
Cub
Dave Campbell
Clarence Gaston
John Grubb
Fred Kendall
Leron Lee
Don Zimmer
Williams
Hundley
Mike Corkins
Clay Kirby
Padres
Dave Hilton
Kendall
Colbert
Hawks Alive After Record Cup Thriller In Montreal
Chicago coach Billy Reay upbeat after an 8-7 Cup game loss that tied a playoff record for goals in a period. Tony Esposito acknowledged tough night in goal as Montreal’s Yvan Cournoyer tied a playoff record with his 14th goal in the second period. Dennis Hull chased a scoring push as Patrick Mahovlich and Phil Esposito loom nearby.
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Billy Reay
Chicago Black Hawks
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Hawks
Canadiens
Reay
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Tony Esposito
Ken Dryden
Jim Pappin
Dennis
Hull
Jean Beliveau
Canadien
Yvan Cournoyer
Frank Mahovlich
Mahovlich
Phil Esposito
Boston
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