Stargell Won't Watch TV. Pirates Edge Reds
Willie Stargell plans no TV viewing in October as the Pirates beat the Reds 4-2, with Stargell homering for the 34th time and driving in a run. Sparky Anderson remains confident the Pirates will be there in the end as NL East chase tightens and division races stay fluid amid several NL results.
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Aaron protected on road as Braves seek 714 record
Aaron near Babe Ruth's all time mark of 714 with the Atlanta Braves while on the road in National League cities. Extra police protection requested. Cecil says no specific instructions were given to other clubs. Aaron has 28 homers this season and faces the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
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Orioles Hit Behind Weaving Pitching In AL East Race
Baltimore climbs in the AL East as Earl Weaver credits strong defense and pitching, while the Orioles' bats wake with homers by Merv Rettenmund and Don Baylor in a 7-4 win over Texas. Detroit extends its lead, with the Tigers' 9-3 triumph over Minnesota highlighting a tight division chase.
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Krieger Motors finishes 2-2 in state softball tourney
Krieger Motors of Muscatine posted a 2-2 record in the state softball tournament in Dubuque. They defeated TriState 6-1 and B and G Roofing 9-1, then lost to Rich's White House 4-3 and Tegler's 4-1. John Robinson pitched both wins and Keith Chapman took the two losses. Whalen's of Dubuque won the title to advance to the International Softball Congress World Tournament in Rock Island.
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NCAA erases Trinity coach wins in college tally
Trinity University head coach and athletic director Warren Woodson loses 52 career wins from his total because they occurred at Texarkana Junior College. Woodson drops from 247 to 195 lifetime victories, with Bear Bryant now listed as the winningest active coach at 228. The ruling also trims Illinois coach Bob Blackman’s total by 34 after Pasadena City College records were erased.
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Harwood Heights Opens Central State Little League Win
Harwood Heights Illinois defeated St Paul Minnesota 4 to 1 in the Central State regional opener. Tom Pichy fanned 15 with one walk as Harwood Heights advances toward a destination in Williamsport Pennsylvania the week of August 21. Other results include Oklahoma over Indiana 2 0 and Missouri 2 Town 1. Harwood Heights meets Birmingham Federal Michigan while Oklahoma faces Ohio next.
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World University Games open under tight Moscow security
About 4 500 athletes from 76 nations prepare for the World University Games as Moscow tightens security. American teams face strong Soviet competition in swimming. fencing starts Wednesday with full events beginning Thursday. Access and rosters encounter last minute snags amid the huge competition complex.
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U S Cagers Seek Focus After Olympic Loss to Russians
In Moscow for the World University Games, coach Ed Badger guides a young U S squad averaging 19 years as they aim to forget the Munich 51 50 defeat to the Russians. He cautions players to stay even emotionally to avoid Cuba's resurgence and to prepare for opening Thursday.
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Reservations due for pin jamboree in Muscatine
Muscatine bowling league officers remind that reservations for the annual officers jamboree must be made by midnight Friday Aug 17. The jamboree on Sunday Aug 19 includes an optional tournament a dinner and a meeting. League presidents secretaries board members and spouses are invited. Call Ila Baer 263-8083 or Jim Burke Sr 263-6950.
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Ft Madison Amateur Golf Tournament Slated Sunday
The fourth annual Ft. Madison amateur golf tournament will be Sunday at Spring Lake golf club on Denmark Road. Sponsored by the Ft. Madison Bloodhound Boosters Club, it features a 27 hole championship tourney and 18 hole flights. Entries limited to 112 with prepaid reservations to Robert Lewis. Entry fee 8 dollars including 1.75 green fees and 6.25 prizes.
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Muscatine park slow pitch meet faces Wednesday deadline
The third annual Muscatine Park Commission slow pitch tournament, opening Monday Aug. 20, accepts any Muscatine team. Entries, with a $20 fee for double elimination, may be filed at the Park Commission office. trophies await the top three. Pairings to be drawn Thursday at 7:30.
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