Mets Win 2 Extra Inning Games in Pittsburgh
The Mets beat the Pirates 1-0 in 10 innings and 3-2 in 10 innings, moving to 6-0 in extra innings this season. Wes Westrum praised clutch play as Elroy Face took both losses after starter exits, while Swoboda starred with a homer and a key double. Other NL and AL results followed, including Houston over St. Louis and Philadelphia beating Chicago.
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Atlanta
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Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
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Cleveland
Minnesota
Baltimore
California
Wes Westrum
Face
Tommy Davis
Jerry Buchek
Davis
Ken Boyer
Ron Swoboda
Swoboda
Matty Alou
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Willie Stargell
Tom Seaver
X Rays
John Bateman
Jim Wynn
Mike Shannon
Tony Perez
Vada Pinson
Ollie Brown
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Joe Torre
Mack Jones
Aaron
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Denny Lemaster
Johnny Callison
Phil Linz
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Fires Curves And Scroogies Cuellar Fans 13 Cards
Mike Cuellar struck out 13 and allowed six hits as the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. John Bateman hit a two run homer, delivering the decisive blow. Bateman has homered twice and driven in eight runs against St. Louis this season.
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Mike Cuellar
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Ray Washburn
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Bob Aspromonte
Washburn
Jimmy Wynn
Grady Hatton
Houston
Steve Carlton
Bo Belinsky
U.S. Cagership Russia 59 58 in World Championship
United States edged Russia 59-58 on a last minute basket by Mike Barrett of West Virginia Wesleyan in Montevideo. The win boosts American chances to repeat as titleists in the round robin final, following three qualifying wins and six straight victories overall. They face Yugoslavia, Poland, and Brazil in upcoming games as Russia plays Uruguay.
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Russia
Mike Barrett
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Yugoslavia
Poland
Brazil
Argentina
Blefary's Tripeperd Ruthless Two Night Rout Headlines
Tuesday's Stars feature Curt Blefary of the Orioles blasting three homers and seven runs in Baltimore's 16 4 rout of California, adding three more RBIs later on a single and sacrifice fly in the 11 1 victory. Dave Boswell of the Twins twirled a five hitter with 10 strikeouts as Minnesota crushed Cleveland 7 1 in the nightcap after dropping the opener 6 4 in 10 innings.
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Chicago
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Boston
Minnesota
Cleveland
New York
Kansas City
Washington
California
Curt Blefary
Orioles
Dave Boswell
Twins
Granatelli Defends Turbine Car At USAC Meeting
Andy Granatelli defended his turbine powered 390 h.p. car before the USAC rules committee in Indianapolis as leaders weigh penalties that could halt such engineering. USAC president Thomas Binford floated a special meeting this month to consider turbine specifications and timing, with Granatelli blaming none but USAC for the race car’s gear box failure that ended its bid in the Indianapolis 500.
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Giants edge Liberty Petroleum Cubs 5 3 in gritty game
Fred Hart fanned 15 but a walk and two errors helped Ellis Lodge’s Giants beat Hart and the Liberty Petroleum Cubs 5-3. Six Giants had hits while eight Cubs did. LeMay and Creel each had two hits for the winners. Robertson pitched a complete game, allowing two early singles and singles to Schutte and others. The Yankees hammered the Tigers 17-6 as Ed Sanders held on for four innings. Reynolds, Raney, Kelley, Bevis, and Sanders led a 17-run surge with multiple hits.
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Ellis Lodge
Giants
Hart
Liberty Petroleum Cubs
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Lemay
Creel
McMahon
Bramlet
Hurler Robertson
Schutte
Chambliss
G. Brown
Hurst
Brown
Sanders
Brehm Hanna
Yankees
National Bank Tigers
Yankee
Ed Sanders
Tigers
Reynolds
Glatz
Rob Raney
Kelley
Bevis
Kniffen
Soccer League bids for FIFA recognition in bid
New York AP report says the National Professional Soccer League plans to pay 250000 dollars plus four percent of live gate and ten percent of TV revenue to gain recognition from FIFA. FIFA currently recognizes only the United Soccer Association, the rival pro league, while the USA is recognized by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
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NPSL
USA
U.S. Soccer Football Federation
Steeplechase Jockeys Escape Serious Injury
New York AP reports at Aqueduct two jockeys Douglas Small Jr and Leo O’Brien escaped serious injury after their horses fell in the third race. Small sustained a forehead laceration and O’Brien a cut lip.
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Service School Recruiting Faces War Pressure at Academies
West Point and Annapolis coaches say Vietnam concerns are reshaping service academy recruiting. Families worry about the war and longer service obligations now five years, versus three, reducing interest from top prep players. Pro football lure remains a challenge, but academies rely on intangibles to compensate for potential talent dips.
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Dawkins
Beagle
Bellino
Staubach
Manlius
Columbian
Bullis
Midshipmen
John F. Kennedy
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Air Force Academy
Pill Elias
Tom Cahill
Elias
Service Academies
Cahill
ABC to televise 32 NCAA games next season
The ABC TV network announced a schedule of 32 NCAA college football games for next season including eight nationally. Notable matchups include SMU at Texas A&M on Sept. 16 and Michigan State at Notre Dame on Oct. 28 with regional telecasts covering Minnesota at Illinois and Purdue at Illinois among others. Jockey Leroy Moyers rode a triple at Suffolk Downs. Ferrari to enter three prototypes in Le Mans race in France.
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Downstate anglers report mixed bass results in Illinois lakes
Surface lures produced a skimpy bass report despite warming weather. Bluegill and crappie action was solid with anglers like Ira Waggoner and Ralph Meyers delivering notable catches. Devils Kitchen Lake led with bluegill activity and several anglers weighed in bass to three pounds.
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L. C. Williams
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Devils Kitchen Lake
Troy Edwards
College of Education
Southern Illinois University
Lake of Egypt
Old Underwood
Norris City
Paul Poletti
Belleville
Max Lane
Cahokia
Little Grassy Lake
H. H. Brown
East St. Louis
Ira Waggoner
Jeff Blackwell
Vandalia
Ralph Meyers
St. Louis
Charles Cagle
Lake Murphysboro
Lfe
Crab Orchard Lake
Paul Duhamel
West Frankfort
Pirate’s Cove
Carbondale City
Egypt
Mermet Lake
Metropolis
Glendale
Golconda
Grand Pierre and
Lusk
Sam Snead Fails To Qualify For U S Open Again
Veteran golfer Sam Snead, 55, missed the U S Open cutoff by two strokes at Tam O Shanter in Detroit. He posted 73 75 148, lamenting he could have kicked the ball better, as top pros and former champions failed to reach the Baltusrol field in New Jersey. Jim Calvert led medalist with 67 68 135, seven under par, while others like Jerry Barber Bill Campbell and Bob Rosburg were among casualties.
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Detroit
Snead
Tam Oshanter Country Club
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Baltusrol
Springfield
N.J
Jerry Barber
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W.va
Bob Rosburg
al Balding
Mike Souchak
Jim
Placido Rodriguez in San Jose Incident Records
San Jose officials filed a note referencing Placido Rodriguez and Alex Benitez at 12642 San Jose, Lew area, with details unclear. The fragment lists two individuals and a street address, indicating a local matter under investigation or filing.
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Alex Benitez
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Big League Clubs Draft 614 Players
The 20 major and farm clubs drafted 614 players in the regular phase of the June amateur talent selections. Notable picks include Ronald Blomberg by the Yankees, Terry Hughes by the Cubs, Mike Garman by the Red Sox, and Jonathan Matlack by the Mets, with a special phase determining order by lot and players aging in as free agents or college-bound.
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George Bernard Shaw
Panola
Texa Junior College
Houston
New York Yankees
Ronald Mark Blomberg
Atlanta
Blomberg
Yankees
Terry Hughes
Spartanburg
S.C
Chicago Cubs
Mike Garman
Caldwell
Idaho
Boston Red Sox
Jonathan Matlack
West Chester
New York Mets
Lot
Baltimore
Mets
William Eckert
Frostie and Ina Secure Softball Victories in Jefferson County
Frostie outslugged Vernois 12-6 as Gene Howard allowed 11 hits but earned the win, with Fred Deichman also homering. Ina routed Bank of Illinois 11-0 in five innings, Jake Howell fanned 10 in the loss, Jack Kluck two-hit the Bank, and Ina tallied 14 safeties. Thursday slate lists Ina versus Double Cola and Indees versus Bank of Illinois.
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Ina
Jefferson County
Vernois
Bank of Illinois
Gene Howard
Fred Deichman
Jake Howell
Jack Kluck
Paul Freidman
Double Cola
Indees
Bank of Ilinois
Bowling Tuesday Night Mixed League High Games and Series
High games show David Larcon 215, Mike Knappier 211, Rocky Bridges 210, Ina Bridges 19, Joy Brinkman 186, Pat Jones 180. High series list Bob Linville 543, Rocky Bridges 532, Floyd Rum sey 531, Ina Bridges 589, Joy Brinkman 507, Pat Jones 486.
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David Larcon
Mike Knappier
Rocky Bridges
Ina Bridges
Joy Brinkman
Pat Jones
Bob Linville
Floyd Rumsey
Haun Oil Routs Baldridge In Junior Khoury League Tilt
Haun Oil evened its record at 4-1 with a 23-7 victory over Baldridge Concrete in the Junior Khoury Division. Mike Alexander earned the win, with Barry Sargent relief, as Haun Oil exploded for ten runs in the sixth inning to seal the lopsided win. Satterfield, Alexander, Phillips, and Frakes led Haun with multi hit games. Baldridge was paced by McGuire, Smith, Goodman, and Hale with two or more safeties.
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Haun Oil
Mike Alexander
Barry Sargent
Bob Swan
Green
Mark McGuire
Greg Goodman
Little
Baldridge
Mike Satterfield
Hau
Alexander
Phillips
Bob Frakes
Hayse
Black
Sargent
Davis
McGuire
James Smith
Goodman
Alan Hale
Henderson Fans 16 A 1: Henderson shines in 9-8 win
Henderson pitcher Ron Henderson struck out 16 as the Amvets beat Bank of Illinois 9-8 in a tense nightcap. The game was tied at 8 entering the seventh when Ed Schwitz lined a single to drive in Ronnie Donoho for the decisive run. Ed James and Gary James led Bank of Illinois with two singles and a double, while Mark Terry, Schwitz, Tom Patterson, and Henderson each racked two hits for Amvets.
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Suncrest
Robert Sword
Sword
Bankmen
Raymond Tuccker
Randy Tucker
Mark Satterfield
Dave Doo
Ron Henderson
Amvets
Bank of Ilinois
Bank of Illinois
Ed Schwitz
Ronnie Donoho
Ed James
Brother Gary
James
Larry
Mark Terry
Schwitz
Tom Patterson
Henderson
Steve Martin
Gary Miller
Donoho
Baseball leaders and stats from the season
Batting averages and leaders list Clemente and Brock atop multiple categories. Aaron and Rose pace runs, Clemente RBIs, Brock hits and stolen bases, Cepeda and Allen doubles, Williams Perez Rose and Pinson triple counts, Aaron and Brock lead home runs, major pitchers Hollasman Veale and Marichal Cuellar show strikeout and pitching figures.
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Pitt
Brock
R. Allen
Phil
Williams
Chic
Perez
Cin
Rose
Pinson
Morgan
Houst
Gonzalez
Aaron
Atl
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Wills
Hollasman
Veale
Marichal
Cuellar
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