Batting order drawn from hat lifts Tigers past Indians
Detroit used a hat drawn lineup to end a four game slide with a 3 2 win over Cleveland in the first game of a doubleheader. Ed Brinkman hit cleanup, Paylor drove in the winner, and Horton homered as Detroit took the opener before fading in the nightcap. The Tigers fell to third in the AL East behind New York, while Oakland and Texas posted wins elsewhere.
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Carlton Stifles Expos as Phillies Win Opener
Steve Carlton pitched Montreal to three hits for his 19th win and 14th straight, matching his league lead as Philadelphia defeated the Expos 2-1 in the opener of a doubleheader. The Expos bounced back to take the nightcap 8-3. Pirates beat the Cardinals 7-5 to widen their East lead to 10 games while other NL games saw Cincinnati, San Francisco, Chicago, and Los Angeles win. Carlton’s 40th strikeout matched the majors best. he downplayed records, saying wins matter. Phillies led 2-0 before Montreal’s four-run fourth inning changed the yard.
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River Days Trap Shoot Fees Clarified
Correction notes an extra 315 charge per team in error for the Great River Days trap shoot. Advance team registration costs 12 while day-of registration is 15, saving 3. Registrations go to Gene Batley at 311 E 6th St Muscatine. The event runs at Izaak Walton Club House on Aug 19 starting 9 am.
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Women bowlers to hold meeting at Pla-Mer Lanes
The Ladies Club bowling league schedules a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 30 p m at Pla-Mer Lanes. All members urged to attend. The rest of the page covers baseball game recaps including Virdon leading Pittsburgh, Reds edging Braves, Giants’ Willoughby, Cubs over Mets, and Willie Davis homers for the Dodgers.
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Nicklaus targets 300000 after Westchester win
Jack Nicklaus cruises to a four under par 68 finishing at 270 to win the Westchester Golf Classic by three strokes over Jim Colbert. He raises his season total to 240000 and eyes a 300000 goal, saying he may not play enough events.
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