Holtzman fires a near perfect game as A’s edge Yankees
Ken Holtzman pitched 8 2/3 innings of near perfection before a single by Matty Alou spoiled the bid. He left with a knee injury after a line drive, Rollie Fingers finished the win. Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando provided offense for Oakland as Chicago and several other AL teams won on a busy day.
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Weiskopf leads Kemper Open after 65 at Quail Hollow
Tom Weiskopf fired a seven under par 65 tying the course record to lead the Kemper Open as Lanny Wadkins shot 66 to stay one stroke back. First round scores clustered around 67 to 69 with figures like Arnold Palmer and Bruce Crampton at 68. Babe Hiskey carded a 71 after holing out a hole in one for $5,000. Weiskopf said he felt out of shape but was surprised by his performance.
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Greyhounds Postponed Third Time In Playoff Bid
Wilmington High baseball faces a delayed WPIAL first round as section champion Cornell and powerhouses West Allegheny Mars Bellevue contend. A doubleheader today could declare a champ or trigger a four way tie, with a Monday meeting set for New Brighton Junior High at 2 pm if a champion emerges.
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New Castle golfer Toscana posts strong opening round score
Under clear skies at New Castle Toscana fired a 71 after a 46 85 rough start and sits near the top as a 26 year old pro in good form. He carded one under par on the day with solid long drives and putts.
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Stargell Delivers Three-Run Blast In Pirates Victory
Willie Stargell hits a three run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves, their fourth straight victory. Briles allowed three hits for his third win while Gentry took the loss. The Braves scored in the fifth on Mike Lum’s single, a walk, and Marty Perez’s double.
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Okker defeats Smith In five set French Open clash
Netherlands' Tom Okker upset top seed Stan Smith 6-3 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-4 in a tense five set semifinalot match at Paris. Smith double faulted three times in the final game as Okker, the 16th seed, rallied with relentless retrieving and decisive forehands. Chris Evert advanced to the women's singles semifinals by beating Helga Masthoff 6-3 6-3 in Paris.
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NFL Players Lose NLRB Challenges Over Fines and Turf
The NLRB ruled NFL owners bargained in good faith on artificial turf and upheld fines for on field fights, reversing a judge on $21,200 owed to 106 players. The decision notes league willingness to discuss turf and confirms Rozelle’s authority to impose penalties. Other details cover pre season incidents and ownership participation. Stan's Auto Sales to host Vixens in Greater Pittsburgh Girls Open softball doubleheader at Gaston Park. standings show 3-1 ties with East End Webs.
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National League East Probable Pitchers P pitchey schedule
United Press International lists today's NL East probable pitchers with matchups across cities including Atlanta Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Montreal Los Angeles New York San Diego and Houston St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati and others. Several games show times late evening and night while Saturday adds multiple city pairings across the league.
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Reggie Jackson Calls Hank Aaron in Support
Reggie Jackson rang Hank Aaron at home to offer support during Aaron's pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record. Jackson conveyed admiration for Aaron and noted the sustained racial abuse Aaron faced in Atlanta. The piece cites reactions from players like Carl Yastrzemski and Richie Allen, highlighting past generations of black players aiding younger stars and the broader racial climate in baseball.
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Gabriel Seeks Move Amid Eagles Interest
Gabriel engages with agents and attorneys as he evaluates offers from the Eagles and others amid contract questions. A legal filing and negotiations suggest he aims to clarify obligations and potential trades while staying open to a deal with the Rains and other NPL clubs.
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