Ken Holzman tosses no hitter versus Reds for Cubs
Ken Holtzman pitched a 1-0 no hitter against the Cincinnati Reds, earning the two no hitters of his career and a $1,500 bonus from the Cubs. He struck out six while walking four and scored the only run on Beckett's single after Perez error.
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Olenick Leads Volant to 7-2 Victory Over Edinburg
John Munnell pitched strongly as Volant remained undefeated in the North County Baseball League by defeating Edinburg 7-2. Volant collected 12 hits with eight for extra bases, scoring three in the first inning and two in each of the next two frames. Jim Olenick hit his third homer of the season for Edinburg, while Ron Rainey doubled and scored. Munnell improves to 5-0, and Edinburg pitcher John O Rourke falls to 2-2.
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Ford sweeps doubleheader to keep pace in Flaherty Slo-Pitch
Phil Fitts Fordland wins both games 74 to 129 in a league clash with Ritz Bar. Matt Gallagher drives two doubles in game one and Gallagher with Jack Felton hits a homer in game two as Gaylord McConnell adds two hits. Ritz Bar’s Larry Dean collects three hits in defeat.
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Major league standings and tonight’s probable pitchers
A listing of tonight’s games with matchups and probable pitchers including Philadelphia at San Francisco Perry 6 2 and others such as Jenkins 8 5 at Atlanta Niekro 3 5 and Seaver 6 2 at New York Osteen 6 2. Saturday schedule repeats with Cleveland Lamb 2 2 at Minnesota Blyleven 6 5 and other night games across the league.
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Yankees halt rally to beat Fifth Ward Royals 3 2 in league action
In Connie Mack League play the Yankees stopped a last inning surge by the Fifth Ward Royals to win 3 2. Winning pitcher Mark Schooley aided by Jim Kradle in relief. Mark Brice and Gary Miller had three hits each for the victorious team. Don Kirkwood took the loss. Rick Tony contributed a triple in the losers’ effort.
Booth's two hitter leads Kings Chapel to win
Dave Booth pitched a two hitter to pace Kings Chapel to a 4-1 victory over Bessemer-Wampum in the Senior Church Fast-Pitch League. He added a triple and scored the first run, driving in another with a bunt. Highland UP beat Lutheran Church 5-1 behind Frank Porada's three hits.
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Pirates Hold Sixth Flaherty Field Tryout Camp
The Pittsburgh Pirates invite all boys from the Tri State Area to a tryout camp at Flaherty Field. The camp runs Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It marks the sixth straight year the Pirates host the event at Flaherty Field.
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Law passes to allow winter harness racing in New York
The New York Senate approved a bill permitting winter harness racing at four tracks Monticello Saratoga Batavia and Vernon Downs and sent it to the Assembly. Monticello and Saratoga have heated enclosed grandstands among the four facilities.
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Baylor May Coach Lakers
Lakers look to hire Egin Baylor as head coach after Joe Mullaney was fired. Baylor, a former star with 13 NBA seasons, could serve as player coach and face Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West as teammates under owner Jack Kent Cooke. Announcement expected soon.
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Backus Napoles Welterweight Title Showdown at Forum
In Inglewood California Billy Backus of Syracuse defends his welterweight title against former champion Jose Napoles in a 15 round bout at the Forum Napoles seeks rematch after losing on December 3 in Syracuse where cuts to Backus forced a stoppage Basilio Backus trainer says Backus is better now and ready for a decisive victory Napoles favorite to regain crown by knockout
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