Kaat Pitches Shutout as Mets Fall in Lively 10 Innings
James Lee Kaat, 41, stars in a 1-0 10 inning win for the Cardinals over the Mets to preserve a rare four decade career. Ken Reitz homers in the 10th for the decisive run. Kaat earns his first complete game in two years and his 610th start. Phillies, Braves, Expos, and other NL results noted. AL actions include Cleveland sweeping Oakland and Toronto, Detroit, and Kansas City wins.
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Bob Davis
Jim Clancy
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Ben Oglivie
Robin Yount
John Wackenfuss
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George Brett
Kansas City
Swogger resigns after 20 years as Altoona coach
John Swogger, former Wampum High and Geneva College standout, quits as Altoona High School head basketball coach after 20 seasons to spend more time with family and pursue his beagle-raising farm life near Altoona. He cites changing player dedication and a desire for a normal life, though he plans to keep his summer basketball camp and educational commitments for his son John, who will attend Geneva College.
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Jim Lane
Altoona Mirror
Carlton Holds Pirates As He Reaches 10 Wins
Phillies lefty Steve Carlton earned his 10th win of the season by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in seven innings. He walked two and struck out four, while Lonnie Smith and Pete Rose provided the key runs with a first-inning single and a two-run single in the fifth. Carlton endured early trouble as Pittsburgh built a 3-1 lead, then steadied from the fifth on to seal the victory.
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Three Rivers Stadium
Carravaggio Leads Yanks To 5 3 Victory In Connie Mack
Harry Carravaggio fired a three hitter with 12 strikeouts and six walks as the Fourth Ward Yankees defeated the North Hill Orioles 5-3. Tom Altman had two doubles and 3 RBI, Bob Natale three singles, and Joe Ambrosini two hits. Five runs came in the first two innings before a late North Hill rally. Dave Magee took the loss. In other Connie Mack games West Pittsburg Cubs beat Cardinals 7-5 with Herb keying the rally and Ross driving in runs. Mozzocio and Herb combined for a two hitter. Bigelow says he was fired by car owner Sherman Armstrong after finishing eighth in Indy 500.
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City seeks Pirates to honor Three Rivers lease
Pittsburgh city officials push back against Pirates threats to relocate if responsible for all repairs at Three Rivers Stadium. Councilman Robert Rade Stone argues the Pirates must meet lease terms, noting the club’s $1.2 million maintenance bill and $1.4 million concession income under the 40 year arrangement.
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Eastern colleges eye new grid conference
Eastern colleges debate a new football conference in Philadelphia with eight potential members Pitt Penn State West Virginia Temple Syracuse Rutgers Maryland and Boston College. Paterno downplays immediate plans while others weigh joining conditions including a linked basketball league. Indiana University meanwhile announced coach Bob Lawrence will step down after seven seasons as head baseball coach.
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