Andrews Falls to Taylor in AAA State Final
Taylor Ducks defeated the Andrews Mustangs 2-0 at Nelson Field to win the Class AAA state title. Tommy Oliphant pitched a complete game for Taylor, while Andrews starter Mike Hilton exited in the third and Johnny Hatcher finished. Kenny Omerek and James Schroeder led Taylor with two hits apiece, driving in the decisive run on a bases loaded walk. Brenham’s 7-0 win over Burleson secured third place as Brenham’s Tommy Lange posted three steals and 14 tournament strikeouts by Brenham pitchers.
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Robinson, Orioles Down White Sox 5-2
Frank Robinson sparked a two run eighth inning rally with a single and then drove in two insurance runs with a two out single in the ninth to lift the Baltimore Orioles past the Chicago White Sox 5-2. Bill Melton homered for Chicago as Gary Peters started strong before the late Baltimore surge.
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Frank Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Bill Melton
White Sox
Gary Peters
Orioles
Robinson
Boog Powell
Walt Williams
Brooks Robinson
Mike Cuellar
Melton
Paul Blair
Powell
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Dave Leonhard
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Pitchers Have Great Games In Local League Night
Ray Sadler struck out 14 as GHM Rentals beat the Oilers 10 2 with Ray Medlock driving in two on a homer. Richard Hernandez took the loss. James Atkinson fanned 13 to power Odessa Bumper past Glen Rex 7 1 with Rickey Young losing. Bill McGee backed Atkinson with a third inning homer and another in the seventh with two on.
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Ray Sadler
GHM
Oilers
Ray Medlock
Richard Hernandez
James Atkinson
Odessa
Glen Rex
Rickey Young
Atkinson
Bill McGee
Romania Gains Lead In Davis Cup Play
In Valencia Spain Romania moved 2-0 up in the Davis Cup European Zone Section B semifinal by winning the opening singles. Năstase defeated Jose Luis Arilla in straight sets 6-4 6-2 and Ion Țiriac beat Manuel Orantes 6-4 6-3.
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Ion Tiriac
Manuel Orantes
Sparma Paces Tigers Win
Detroit fourth starter Joe Sparma pitched a four hitter to blank Kansas City 6-0. Sparma, 4-1, allowed only two to reach second base, neither reaching third. Norm Cash drove in a run in the first and scored another in the eighth. Kaline, McAuliffe, Kaline again, Cash, Northrup and Horton supplied key hits as the Tigers pulled away with a late rally.
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Joe Sparma
Detroit Tigers
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Mike Fiore
Pat Kelly
Norm Cash
Tigers
Dick McAuliffe
al Kaline
Kaline
Cash
Jim Northrup
Willie Horton
Tom Matchick
Hooton
Arizona State
Terry Brenner
Rages Dett Detter
Optimist In 4.3 Victory
A fragmentary report notes an Optimist victory with a 4.3 score in a Friday game. The text mentions players such as Holm and David Gallagher, with unclear final details and surrounding team references.
Carr Well in Baseball Win
Carr Well Service defeated Downican Rowan 7 to 5 in a tense game. Rod Stren collected 4 hits including a key single and drove in a run, assisted by Raerts Smith. Marcus Harris led Dixon with productive at bats and Dean For Dixon added power. Mack Bolt contributed a double for the winning club.
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Radar Menke Star Astros Stop Cards 4-2
Houston Astros rally in the ninth to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2. Doug Rader launched a three run ninth inning burst with a game tying homer. Denis Menke added a two run single for the Astros, with Denny Lemaster earning the win over Ray Washburn. Joe Torre had four hits for St. Louis with a two run double to stake a early lead.
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Denis Menke
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Sandy Valdespino
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Ron Willis
Washburn
Jim Wynn
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Joe Torre
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Denny Lemaster
Houston
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Major EL Standings Saturday's Games Openers Shake Up Major Lease
Detroit Wilson 5 and Kansas City Nelson 44 clash as Cleveland Ellsworth 2-4 faces Minnesota Kaat 64 in Chicago. Seattle Barber 2-1 visits New York Bur bach 3-4 while Oakland Odom 7-3 travels to Boston Culp 9- California and Washington Coleman 3- provide a night slate.
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Indians Rally Stuns Twins 6-4 on Suarez Heroics
Ken Suarez sparked a four run sixth inning and drove in the decisive run with a ninth inning single as the Cleveland Indians held off the Minnesota Twins 6-4. Suarez homered in the sixth to tie the game, Scott McDowell earned his fourth straight victory, and Harmon Killebrew belted a three run shot in a late bid.
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amcDowell
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al Worthington
Jim Perky
Tony Horton
Jose ‘Cardenal
Krausse and Athletics top Red Sox in Boston
Oakland pitcher Lew Krausse shut down Boston in the sixth, belted a two run homer, and helped the A’s beat the Red Sox 2 1. Reggie Jackson added a 20th homer and notable catches by Jackson and Joe Rudi supported the win.
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Associated Press
Boston (Ap
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Boston
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Boston Red Sox
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Joe Rudi
Jim Leaborg
Rico Petrocelli
Sal Bando
Danny Cater
Rudi
Russ Gibson
Dick Scho ¥Fen
Dodgers Blank New York for 1-0 Victory
Alan Foster pitched a two runless outing in the second inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 1-0 on Friday with Koosman matching zeroes in a tight pitcher’s duel.
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Los Angeles
Alan Foster
al Severrities
Jerry Koosman
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Metis
Pirates Edge Braves in 10th Inning 2-1 Victory
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Atlanta 2-1 in 10th when Manny Sanguillen lined a run scoring single after Bill Mazeroski started the frame with a baserunner. Willie Stargell tied it in the ninth with a solo homer as Fred Patek and Phil Niekro featured in relief.
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Manny Sanguillen
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta
Bill Mazeroski
Jose Martinez
Fred Patek
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Sanguillen
Bruce Dal Canton
Phil Niekro
Milt Pappas
Bob Tillman
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Pirates
Willie Stargell
Braves
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Rico Carty
Oc Boyer
Pilots Rally Past Yankees to 2-1 Victory
Seattle Pilots edge New York Yankees 2-1 as Gene Brabender allows four hits. Tommy Harper delivers an eighth inning run scoring single after Ray Oyler and Brabender advance on walks. Wayne Comer equals the game in the seventh with a two-out RBI single.
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Tommy Harper
Gene Brabender
Seattle Pilots
Mel Stottlemyre
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Wayne Comer
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Midland Lee Rebels Bow To Lamar In State Title Bid
In a 1 0 loss at Nelson Field, Houston Lamar Redskins beat Midland Lee Rebels in a pitcher duel. Smith Griffin hit two, Ball struck out nine for Lamar, while Cross and Morris had Rebels’ only two safeties. Lee ends season 23 10. Lamar claims Class AAAA state title and 30 5 1 season mark.
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Austin
Midland Lee Rebels
Houston Lamar Redskins
Rebels
Nelson Field
Mike Griffin
Lamar
Tom Ball
Griffin
Alan Alexander
Longhorns top UCLA and Arizona State in NCAA opener
In Omaha, Texas crushed Arizona State 4 9 behind Burt Hooton as UCLA edged Tulsa 6 5 in the first round. Tulsa later rallied to beat UCLA in ten innings, while UCLA led Tulsa early but errors doomed them. Capped by Whitaker driving in the winning run for Tulsa in the 10th.
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Hooton
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Cal Poly Leads Field In NCAA Track Title Quest
ASHLAND Ohio AP California Poly at San Luis Obispo bidding for its second straight NCAA College Division Track and Field title moved into a strong position Friday after a strong showing in nine semifinal events. Mustang athletes qualified in the 100 220 440 and high hurdles along with two relay squads. Only one meet record fell Friday as Eastern Illinois John Craft triple jumped 53 9 to beat the old mark. Bowdoin's Roger Best won the hammer and Arjan Gelling of North Dakota claimed the six miles in 30 16.5.
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Mustangs
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Eastern Ilinois
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Fresno State
Roger Best
Bowdoin
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Cubs Explode To Whip Reds In 10th Inning
In Cincinnati the Cubs broke open a tight game with six runs in the 10th. Ron Santo drove in two with a single as Roberto Pena issued two wild pitches and walked key hitters to load the bases. Paul Popovich delivered the tieing run as Santo and Banks later scored on Pena miscues.
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Roberto Pena
Jim Qualls
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Hickman
Don Kessinger
Paul Popovich
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Bill Heath
Santo
Ernie Banks
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ONG Captures 4-1 Victory in Sophomore League
Odessa Nattral Gas defeated Rotary 1 4 to 1 Friday night at Sherwood Park. Roy Bobbitt pitched the win and Keith Dwinell went 2 for 3. Mike Herron took the loss with Mike Roan posting one hit in two at bats. The Second game between First Savings and Katty Casting Was rained out.
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Mike Roan Potting
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Phils Top Padres 6 1 Behind Three Hit Winde
Philadelphia Phillies rout San Diego 6 1 as pitcher Rock Wise spins a three hitter. Rich Allen Mike Ryan and Ty Callison drive in key runs in the third straight win for the club.
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Mike Ryan
Ty Callison
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