Holtzman 62 2/3 inning gem falls in eighth
Ken Holtzman pitches 62 2/3 innings of no-hit ball before Jim Ray Hart's line drive ends the bid. Rollie Fingers finishes to seal Oakland’s 6–0 win. Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando provide run support with key two-run hits and a homer. Other AL games include White Sox, Royals, Rangers, and Angels wins.
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Weiskopf Seizes Kemper Open Lead After 65 at Charlotte
Tom Weiskopf shot seven under par 65 tying the course record at Quail Hollow to lead the Kemper Open after the first round in Charlotte. Lanny Wadkins carded 66 to sit one stroke back while Arnold Palmer and Bruce Crampton joined several others at 68. Babe Hiskey’s 5 000 hole in one highlighted a round that otherwise yielded mixed scores.
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Greyhounds Postponed Third Time In Playoff Chase
Wilmington High’s WPIAL first round playoff game against an as yet unchampioned Section 17 foe is postponed again and rescheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. Cornell leads Section 17 with a 5-3 mark and was to play West Allegheny. that game was rained out. A doubleheader today could crown a champion or force a four way tie with Mars Bellevue and remain teams.
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New Castle golfer Toscano posts 71 in favorable conditions
Harry Toscano of New Castle fired a one under par 71 on Thursday during optimal weather with clear skies and a mild breeze. He was among 26 players at one under, contributing to a strong opening round at the event.
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Stargell's three run homer lifts Pirates past Braves 3-1
Willie Stargell belted a three run homer in the eighth, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves for their fourth straight win. Nelson Briles pitched a three hitter for the win as Pittsburgh narrowed the gap in the NL East.
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Okker Defeats Smith In Five Sets At French Open
In Paris, Holland's Tom Okker edged past America's Stan Smith 6-3 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-4 after a tense five setter. Okker countered Smith's net game with relentless retrieving and precise passing shots to reach the final stages. Miss Evert advanced to the semifinals with a 6-3 6-3 win over Helga Masthoff, continuing her American presence in the women's draw.
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NFL players suffer double loss to NLRB
The National Football League Players Association lost two unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB. The board found the league and its commissioner negotiated in good faith on artificial turf and the $200 automatic fines for players joining on-field fights, reversing a prior decision on fines and noting owners showed willingness to bargain on turf.
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Stan's Auto Sales to host Vixens in Open Softball doubleheader
Stan's Auto Sales resumes play in the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Open Softball League by hosting the Vixens at Gaston Park in a 6 p.m. Saturday doubleheader. The locals sit tied for first with the East End Debts at 3-1.
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Big league standings and today's probable pitchers
National League standings and schedule with multiple games listed by teams and starting pitchers. The list covers games for Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston St Louis Montreal Los Angeles New York San Diego Philadelphia San Francisco and more with times and pitchers like Niekro Hooton Blass Dierker Moore Downing Koosman Greif Bryant.
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Reggie Jackson reaches out to Hank Aaron over race and baseball
Reggie Jackson phoned Hank Aaron to offer support amid racial abuse facing Aaron as he nears Babe Ruth's home run record. Carl Yastrzemski and Richie Allen weigh in, noting historic barriers faced by Black players.
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Gabriel Seeks Trade To Eagles In NFL Quarterback Bid
Roman Gabriel flew in with his attorney to meet Philadelphia Eagles coach Mike McCormack after requesting a trade from the Los Angeles Rams. Eagles owner Leonard Tose indicated interest if McCormack wants a deal as Gabriel pursues a club where he can play beyond two Rams contract years amid ongoing trade talks and a recently dismissed suit.
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