Gamble delivers game winning homer as Indians top Royals
Oscar Gamble drove in three runs including a clutch two run homer in the eighth to lift Cleveland over Kansas City 4 3. He also made a stellar defensive catch and praised the win after a tough start, while Roric Harrison notched fifth win with Dave LaRoche saving. Dennis Leonard to face Dennis Eckersley in next game.
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Cleveland
New York
Thurman Munson
Gamble
Indians
Kansas City Royals
Cookie Rojas
Royals
Harrison
Dave LaRoche
Robinson
John Mayberry
Boog Powell
John Ellis
Kansas City
Matty Pattin
Crampton Shoots 63 To Lead PGA Championship
Bruce Crampton fired a seven-under 63 in the PGA’s second round at Firestone, posting a 36-hole 134 to lead Hale Irwin Mark Hayes Bob Wynn and Jack Nicklaus by three to four strokes. The Australian's 63 set a course and PGA Championship record as he eyes his first major title with two days to go. Irwin shot 65 to stay in pursuit.
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Gene Caddes
Akron, Ohio
UPI
Jack Nicklaus
Bruce Crampton
Crampton
Firestone Country Club
Hale Irwin
Mark Hayes
Bob Wynn
Nicklaus
PGA
Irwin
Mike Morley
Dave Hill
David Graham
Gary Player
Don January
Leonard Thompson
Ed Dougherty
Gibby Gilbert
John Schlee
Maurice Ver Brugge
Bob Murphy
Vic Regalado
al Geiberger
Mike Ill
J.C. Snead
Fred Wampler
Tom Wei
Tom Watson
Julius Boros
Browns Cut Bo Scott After Injury Prune
Bo Scott, 32, released by the Cleveland Browns after hamstring trouble and a youth movement at fullback. Rookie Larry Poole impressed in scrimmages, with Henry Hynoski and Eddie Williams among other backs competing behind veterans Forrest Gregg and Gregg Pruit. Scott’s best seasons were 1970 and 1972 with strong yardage totals.
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Kent, Ohio
UPI
Bo Scott
Cleveland Browns
Scott
Browns
Larry Poole
Forrest Gregg
Ohio State
Poole
Henry Hynoski
Eddie Williams
Billy Pritchett
Gregg Pruit
Ken Brown
Hugh McKinnis
Mug Senior Kings Pewter Mug Clinches Softball Title
Mug Senior Kings Pewter Mug won the championship in the Senior Division with a 14-9 victory over Huron County Bank at McGuan Park. Duane Traves led with three singles and a triple, Al Hohler earned the win, while Rick Mack and Charlie Hillman added key hits in the win. HCB’s loss featured Mack doubles and Hillman singles. In Junior action Connie's edged Moose 15-14 to seize a share of the lead alongside Artesian Water Conditioning as Bleil's remains in the race. Connie's Jim Arlin highlighted the win with two homers a triple and a single with Bill Rafie on the mound. Mil an Edison High School girls volleyball meeting set Aug 13 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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Pewter Mug
McGuan Park
Huron County Bank
Duane Traves
al Hohler
Rick Mack
Charlie Hillman
Connie’s
Moose
Bleile’s
Jim Arlin
Bill Rafie
Mike Brownell
Jerry McGee Ohioan on the Pro Golf Tour
Ohioan Jerry McGee, 32, from New Lexington now living in East Palestine, sits 15th on the money list with over 80 000 earned. He contends at the Pensacola Open and Firestone PGA event while nursing a torn ligament in his right hand and adjusting life after marriage and a new baby Michael.
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Michael McGee
Jerry
Jerry McGee
Ohioan
Don Hohler
Jack Nicklaus
Tom Weiskopf
Buckeye
New Lexington
East Palestine
McGee
PGA
Firestone
Palestine
Jill
Michael
Nicklaus
Barker Wins 1st Match In Elks Club Championship
Defending champ Ed Barker along with Charlie Peckham and Steve Schneider won second-round bouts. Barker defeated Bill Terry Jr., Peckham beat Chuck Hoffecker, and Schneider edged Mike Battles. First round winners included Terry over Ron Shankman and Timmerman over Ron Albright.
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Ed Barker
Charlie Peckham
Steve Schneider
Elks Club
Barker
Bill Terry Jr
Peckham
Chuck Hoffecker
Schneider
Mike Battles
Terry
Ron Shankman
Dave Timmerman
Ron Albright
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Bill Albright
al Shankman
Wes Preston
Bob Fisher
Bill Terry
Noel Fauber
al Hakes
Don Riley
Lou Frey
Fred Waugh
Bill Rogers
Bob Bleile
Jerry Didion Jr
Dick Smith
Max Robertson
Chuck Furey
Arb Livengood Jr
Don Benedict
T. Miller
Holly Spangler
Bob Hoffecker
Tom Bleile
Ray Flanagan
Don Westlin
Jim Benedict
Eric Elbrecht
League Baseball Action Sunday Scores and Standings
National League results feature Los Angeles beating New York 4 to 1 with Garvey and Wynn HRs. Philadelphia tops San Francisco 5 to 4, Luzinski and Montanez HRs. Houston defeats Pittsburgh 5 to 3 as Parker homer. San Diego wins 6 to 6 in a 6-10? fade with Forsch HR. Chicago and Atlanta split a twin bill, Morton wins in the nightcap. American League games include Detroit at Minnesota, Texas at Milwaukee, Boston at Oakland, Kansas City at Cleveland, Baltimore at Chicago, New York at California. scores and key homers noted. Milwaukee, Boston, and Oakland post wins. New York and California fall.
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Pet
Warthen
Murray
Fryman
Pittsligh
Carter
Foote
T. Carroll
Eastwick
Phila
Borbon
C. Carroll
New York
Plummer
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the Borbon
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Chicago
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Balt
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Darcy
Los Angeles
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Koosman
Texas
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Stone
Niekro
San Francisco
Montefusco
Philadelphia
Carlton
Friesleben
McGlothen
Pittsburgh
Candelaria
G Ray
Marshall
Yeager
Tate
Sanders
Apodaca
Grote
WP Marshall
LP Sanders
Hrs- Garvey
Wynn
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O Ellis
Tekulve
Demery
Guisti
Sanguillen
Koleczny
Crawford
May
Wp-Crawford
Hr-Parker
Spillner
Folkers
Tomlin
Frisella
Johnson
Davis
Forsch
Reynolds
Garman
Simmons
Hr-Forsch
Twilight
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Knowles
Mitterwald
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Goltz
Lolich
Jenkins
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Hausman
Lee
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Kansas City
Leonard
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Eckersley
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Arroyo
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Coleman
Hargan
Thomas
Wright
Foucault
Sundberg
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Rodriguez
Austin
Murphy
Porter
Harrah
Howell
Alexander
Jackson
Miller
Duncan
Downing
Wood
D. Johnson
Aggie's Scorecard Highlights Local Golf Standings
Larry Gentile shot a one over par 36 to win medalist honors in the Friday Industrial league. Low net winners were Gentile, Lou Trotta, and Merrick Silcox with 29s. Claude Martin leads the individual race as standings shift with just one round left. Various scores and birdies noted across the women’s Calcutta, Thursday Couples, Wednesday Night Elks, and Monday Night Scramble leagues. Del Smith leads after nine weeks with 130 points, followed by Peckham and the Schneider duo.
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Agnes Higgins
Larry Gentile
Lou Trotta
Merrick Silcox
Silcox
Claude Martin
Albright
Huron County Bank
Hug Concrete
Kuhlman
Pat Harper
Karen Higgins
Maxine Smith
Carolyn Spaar
Karen
Maxine
Rose Brady
Evie Fauber
Nip Angell
Calcutta
Dell Smiths
George Souslins
Joe Dudleys
del Smith
Jim Souslin
Don Benedict
Bernie Lehan
John Lellan
Benedict
Fisher Wayside
Tom Hutton
Bleile’s
Charles Taubler
Dawson's
Don Riley
Battles Insurance
Fisher’s
Wayside
Joe Bird
Rotary Club
Terry Ludewig
Norwalk Tire & Alignment
Charlie Peckham Jr
George DeBolt
Steve Schneider
Ed Barker
Chuck Hoffecker
Arb Livengood Jr
Peckham
Jim Widman
Schneider Boys
Dan Myntti
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LaRoche
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Mug
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Tom Adams
Jim Fisher
Bob Warner
Tom Adams Jr
Ken Bleile
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Rick Peckham
Tom Albright
George Peckham
Bill Warner
Mike Berry
Grundy Champ
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Ashland
Donn Rhode
Port Clinton
Lee Koch
Westlake
Ralph Wexler
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Delco Remy
Norwalk Parts CO
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