Pirates sweep Astros on home field at Three Rivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates exploited the artificial surface for two 3-2 wins over the Houston Astros at Three Rivers Stadium. Willie Stargell and Manny Sanguillen sparked the first-game rally, while Al Oliver and Stargell drove in runs in the second game. The wins push the Pirates 4½ games ahead of the Mets and widen Cincinnati’s lead in the division.
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Jenkins wins MVSC race after Gerber falters late
Wilton driver Larry Jenkins takes the main event at Columbus Junction as Jim Gerber leads most of the race but runs out of gas on the final lap, finishing fourth. Bob Helm claims the fastest time and trophy dash, with Don Morgan winning the semi main and Pete Koenig taking the street stock race.
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Colbert wins Milwaukee Open in pressure finish
Jim Colbert preserved a two stroke lead through 71 holes before bogeying the 72nd at the Greater Milwaukee Open. He finished 11 under 271 to win $25,000, with George Johnson and Bud Allin close behind. Johnson dazzled the crowd with a back nine rally but fell one stroke short. Eric Evans of Dartmouth captured the national kayak wild water title in Buena Vista after a seven mile Arkansas River run in 25 minutes 325 seconds.
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Baseball Scores And Schedules From The Weekend
American League East results show Pittsburgh defeating Houston and Philadelphia beating San Francisco while Cincinnati routed St. Louis. NL results include Atlanta over Chicago and San Francisco overpowering Philadelphia. Monday listings show multiple pairings with pitchers and records. Tuesday plans include cross league matchups and doubleheaders.
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Unusual Crandall strategy saves Brewers in split
Milwaukee snapped a nine-game skid with a 2-1 win in the nightcap as Del Crandall used double pinch runners, Lockwood and Heise, then a bunt by Auerbach followed by George Scott's two run single. The Brewers split the doubleheader with California after a 1-0 first game loss.
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