Stargell Leads Pirates Past Padres with Three-Run Shot
Willie Stargell blasted a three-run homer as the Pirates routed the Padres 11-2, his 14th long ball of the season and tenth since May 9, fueling a six-game win streak that pulled Pittsburgh within 1 1/2 games of the Mets in the NL East. Rich Hebner also homered for Pittsburgh in the rout. Cincinnati beat the Mets 5-3, Dodgers topped the Cubs 5-4 on a wild-pitch sprint, and St Louis beat San Francisco 6-4 as the NL shows tight standings. In the AL, Texas defeated the Yankees 6-2 and Milwaukee edged Kansas City 4-3.
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UPI
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Phillies
Larry Bowa Ftrove
Fillies
Phils
Tommy Hutton
Felix Millan
Darrell Evans
Braves
Rico Carty
Jim Hailin
Ranger offensive spark sinks Yankees in close win
Rich Billings hit a two run homer and added a single to spark a two run third as the Rangers defeated the Yankees. Pete Broberg earned his fourth win with 5 1 3 innings. Mel Stottlemyre took his seventh loss.
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Rich Billings
Rangers
Yankees
Pete Broberg
Mel Stottlemyre
Brewer Jamieson Lead Philadelphia Golf Classic
Gay Brewer and Jim Jamieson shot five under par 67 to lead the Philadelphia Golf Classic. Bob Murphy Hubert Green and Don Iverson trailed two strokes back in a crowded eight-man group at two under 70.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Gay Brewer
Jim Jamieson
Brewer
Augusta
Jamieson
Coleaders
Bob Murphy
Hubert Green
Don Iverson
Dick Hendrickson
Vincentown
N.J
Jerry Heard
Jack Nicklaus
Curtis Cup Opens as Young U.S. Team Faces Britain in Scotland
Seven American players with little British experience begin the 17th Curtis Cup defense on a windy 6331 yard Prince course. Non playing captain Jean Crawford leads a youthful U.S. squad, including 17 year old Laura Baugh, against Britain in this two day biennial match with eight matches planned across Friday and Saturday.
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Gailes
Scotland
UPI
U.S
Britain
Prince's
Sandwich
United States
Jean Crawford
Barbara McIntire
Colorado
Laura Baugh
Long Beach
Calif
Two more cities join NHL as franchises for 1974 75
Washington DC and Kansas City receive conditional NHL franchises for 1974 75 season, expanding the league to 18 teams. Clarence Campbell cited strong applications and outlined ongoing expansion plans, with Atlanta and Long Island debuting this season.
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UPI
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D.C
Kansas City
Kan
NHL
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Campbell
Cincinnati
Dallas
Indianapolis
Phoenix
San Diego
Cleveland
North America
Atlanta
Log Island
Nick J. Mileti
Mileti
Cleveland Indiang Baseball Club
Cavaliers
Mistakes Costly in LPGA Lead Ties
Eight way tie for first round in Eve LPGA Championship as Pam Barnett and Betty Burfeindt suffer rain ruined rounds. Barnett recounts two stroke penalty from misplacing a marker. Burfeindt bogeys on a rain soaked back nine. Defending champ Kathy Whitworth carded 75. Tournament to trim field to 50 plus ties after day two. Also note cancellation of Gaylord Inn Slo-Pitch tournament due to low participation with 15 teams registered.
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UPI
Sutton, Mass
Pam Barnett
Betty Burfeindt
Miss Barnett
Miss Burfeindt
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Charlotte
N.C
Canaan
N.Y
Jane Blalock
Portsmouth
N.H
Sharon Miller
Marshall, Mich
Sandra Palmer
Fort Worth
Baseball Standings and Schedules Across Leagues
National League East standings show New York leading with 32 wins 15 losses followed by Pittsburgh Chicago Montreal St Louis and Philadelphia. American League marks Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston New York Milwaukee Oakland Minnesota and California listed with current records and upcoming game times.
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Fryman
Selma
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Blass
Los Angeles
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San Diego
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Jenkins
San Francisco
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Oakland
Minnesota
California
Kansas City
Texas
Howe Leads NHL Hall of Fame Inductees
The NHL Hall of Fame adds six members including Gordie Howe Jean Beliveau and Bernie Geoffrion. Also named are Weston W Adams Hooley Smith and Hap Holmes. Howe retired before 1971 72 after 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and holds the league scoring record with 786 goals.
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UPI
National Hockey League Hall of Fame
Boston Bruins
Gordie Howe
Jean Beliveau
Bernie Geoffrion
Weston W. Adams
The
Bruins
Weston Jr
Hooley Smith
Harry
Hap’’ Holmes
Howe
NHL
Detroit Red Wings
Lolich Reflects On McLain And Friendship In Baseball
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich discusses ex-teammate Denny McLain, saying he does not feel sorry for him but wishes McLain’s life outside baseball had been more successful. He recalls a past incident when a friend deserted McLain and Lolich on a road trip, and notes McLain’s fall from the top. Lolich, 28, now with Tigers, reflects on careers and resilience.
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UPI
New York
Denny McLain
Mickey Lolich
Detroit Tigers
Lolich
Washington
McLain
Birmingham
Denny
Detroit
Tigers
Yankees
Belmont Stakes Favorite Riva Ridge Faces Strong Field
Riva Ridge remains the Belmont Stakes favorite as trainer Lucien Laurin weighs entering Upper Case and Spanish Riddle along with the Derby winner. The $125,000 added race may feature 10 to 12 horses including Key to the Mint and No Le Hace. Tangible Belmont entries and coach comments outline a tense pre race buildup. In Cincinnati, Larry Ely was traded from the Bengals to the Packers for an undisclosed draft choice.
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UPI
New York
Riva Ridge
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Upper Case
Spanish Riddle
Mint
No le Hace
Smiling Jack
Big Spruce
Feetex
Eager Exchange
Price Fauquier
le Hace
Laurin
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Roy Anderson
Paul Feliciano
Ron Turcotte
Riva
Lauring
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Larry Ely
Green Bay Packers
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