Gibson Keeps Hammering Giants After No-Mays Absence
Bob Gibson shut down the San Francisco Giants 7-2, despite playing without Willie Mays Willie McCovey and Dick Dietz. He improved to 5-7 ending a four-game skid as Matty Alou and Jose Cruz hit key home runs to spark a five-run fifth inning. The Giants’ lead in the NL West slipped to five and a half games behind Los Angeles.
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Major League Leaders list shows top hitters and pitchers
The Associated Press national league leaders include Oliva and Murcer leading in at bats and runs. Tor re and Bonds share top batting, with Duped stats for home runs and stolen bases. The text also recounts several game highlights including Pirates vs Cubs and Astros vs Reds with key plays.
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Lolich’s late win ties Orioles series for Detroit
Mickey Lolich finally evened his record against Baltimore with a 3 1 win. He carried a 1 0 lead into the eighth before Don Buford doubled and Merv Rettenmund singled him home, then Aurelio Rodriguez and Tony Taylor sparked Detroit’s decisive two-run eighth inning.
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Phillippe Ends Lange Domination In Port City Cycle Clash
Randy Phillippe halted Kenny Lange’s five race winning streak at Port City track winning the four man final after topping the consolation race. Class winners include Bill Hopkins Bob Berry Larry Phillippe Lange Robin Leonard and Ronnie Leonard won the powder puff. Hawkeye Open Tennis concludes junior division titles with Renee Blount and Teresa Quick capturing girls crowns and Jim Stevenson conquering the boys 18 division.
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Young Australian Evonne Goolagong wins Wimbledon crown
Evonne Goolagong, 19, wins the Wimbledon women's singles title in straight sets over top-seeded Margaret Court 6-4 6-1 after beating Billie Jean King in the semi finals. Born at Barellan in Australia, she trained under Vic Edwards and was acclaimed as the youngest Wimbledon champion since 1959. She plans to play in Canada soon but will skip the U.S. Open this year.
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Oaks' former ballplayer cleared of shoplifting charge
Jimmy Driscoll, 27, formerly with Iowa Oaks and now with the Denver Bears in the American Association, was found innocent in Des Moines Municipal Court Friday of stealing a pair of sunglasses valued at six dollars. He was arrested May 18 by an off duty policeman working as a store security guard in Des Moines.
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