Phillies stay ahead of Reds with 6-1 win in series finale
Philadelphia manager Danny Ozark praised his club after a 6-1 victory that clinched the three game set, giving the NL East leaders a 4-2 edge over Cincinnati. Ron Reed held the Reds in check as Ollie Brown and Jim Kaat aided the Phillies' attack, while other NL games featured Pirates, Giants, Expos, Padres and Braves posting wins.
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Indians outlast Royals for eighth win in 10 games
The Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 11-8 as they surge through a hot stretch, while Baltimore and New York also win. The Yankees, Orioles, Red Sox, A’s, and Tigers all posted victories, tightening AL race dynamics and setting up key series at Yankee Stadium.
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Trackmen win five firsts at Derby Optimist meet
Newton athletes captured five firsts at the Derby Optimist track meet over the weekend. In the 8 to 9 year old class Jay Franz won the 60 yard dash in 8.3 and the 220 in 32.0, also placing second in shot put and third with Burlingame teammates on a relay. Scott Barnhart led the 12 to 13 year olds with a 10 foot pole vault and a 44-10 shot put, plus a fifth in the 100 yard dash. The 440 relay team of Kent Franz, Bryan Frey, Rick Arellano and Barnhart won in 50.3. Other Newton placers in 12-13: Frey second in long jump, Arellano second in shot put and discus, Denno third in pole vault, Kent Franz fourth in 440, Johnston fifth in 440.
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Omaha and Oklahoma City Sweep Doubleheaders in American Association
Omaha wins 10-8 and 5-3 over Denver Bears to extend the east lead while Oklahoma City defeats Evansville 11-0 and 10-6. Bill Sudakis drives a five-run third with a three-run double and a solo homer in the opener. John Montague improves to 7-2, Wayne Nordehagen homers, and Dave Wallace shines in relief. Indianapolis sweeps Tulsa 3-0 and 2-0. Aeros top Iown 11-4 as Jim Tyrone goes 4-for-4.
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LeFlore Leads AL Batting as Brews of Stats Surface
League leaders show Otis and Brett atop offense with Burroughs Munson and Chambliss driving RBIs. Hitting highlights include LeFlore 80 and G Brett 87, while pitching shows Fidrych and Leonard excelling in wins and ERA amidst mixed teams.
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Baseball Leaders List From 1970s Season Standings
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Pros face Olympic cagers in July exhibition
Forward Spencer Haywood of the New York Knicks and Nets players center Kim Hughes and guard Al Skinner joined a pro team to play the U S Olympic squad on July 8 at Kutsher s Country Club in Monticello New York. Haywood played for the 1968 Olympic team in Mexico City and helped lead the USA to a gold medal.
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Ocean Surfing’s 200 Year History Highlighted
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Stucky shatters own record in Junior Olympics shot Put
Janice Stucky of Moundridge and Newton set a new Junior Olympics mark in the intermediate shot put at Kansas University with a 44 feet 5 inch throw, surpassing her 43 feet 3 inch record from last year. She also placed second in discus at 111 feet 11 inches and qualified for the July 10 regional eight meet at Poplar Bluff Missouri where all ages compete together.
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Finley eyes multi million suit against Kuhn over players sale
Oakland owner Charles O Finley plans four to five legal claims seeking about 10 million dollars and an injunction against Commissioner Kuhns order nullifying a 3.5 million sale of three star players. The suit may be filed in California state or federal court. Neil Papiano, Finleys attorney, spoke from Los Angeles saying a hearing would be quickest in the chosen court.
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