Aaron Proves Spoiler as Aaron Ends Ryan No-Hit Bid
Nolan Ryan's bid to match five no hitters and Vander Meer's record ends when Henry Aaron lines a low curve through the infield for a single in the sixth. Ryan finishes 2-hitter for his second this year. Angels beat Brewers 6-0. Other AL results include Detroit 11-2 over Oakland and Boston 13-10 over Minnesota. NL slate features Mike Marshall return in 3-2 LA win over Philadelphia and Braves, Reds, Pirates, Cardinals wins.
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Henry Aaron
Henry
Ryan
Aaron
California
Sandy Koufax
Johnny Vander Meer
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Texas
Baltimore
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Angels
Jim Slaton
Stanton
Slaton
Tigers
Detroit
Mickey Lolich
Warren Spahn
Willie Horton
Mickey Stanley
Oakland
Reds Sox
Twins
Boston
Dwight Evans
Ferguson Jenkins
Rangers
Orioles
Royals
Paul Blair
Jim Northrup
Blair
Baseball Standings and Results From Major Leagues
Eastern and West divisions show Boston New York Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Oakland Kansas City Minnesota Texas California Chicago Detroit and Seattle results from Friday through Sunday. Standings list Pittsburgh Chicago New York Philadelphia St Louis Montreal Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Atlanta Houston.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
West Oakland
Kansas City
Minnesota
Texas
California
Chicago
Oakland
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Lee
Horgan
Eckersley
LaGrow
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Leonard
Batimore
Torrez
Dobson
Bahnsen
Colborn
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Tanana
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Philphia
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Montreal
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Cincinnati
S.francisco
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Atlanta
Houston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Caldwell
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Morton
Matlack
Burris
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McIntosh
Rogers
Carner Leads LPGA After Rainy Opening Round
JoAnne Carner holds a three stroke edge at All American Golf and Country Club after a 68 in windy rain. Her round included a double bogie on the first hole and an eagle on the 13th as she eyes a historic $100,000 season. Kathy Hite Sandra Spuzich Jane Blalock Silvia Bertolaccini trailed with 71s.
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Pine Plains
N.Y
JoAnne Carner
All American Golf and Country Club
Kathy Hite
Sandra Spuzich
Jane Blalock
Silvia Bertolaccini
Carner
U.S
Sue Roberts
Jocelyne Bourassa
Penny Pulz
Althea Gibson
Jayne Kazmierski
Sandra Palmer
Mary Wolfe
Jerilyn Britz
Mollie Anderson
Kathy McMullen
Judy Rankin
Amy Alcott
Giles James In Amateur Golf Final At Hoylake
Veteran Vinny Giles of Richmond Virginia faces English rising star Mark James in the British Amateur Championship final at Hoylake. Giles seeks a two round win on the Royal Liverpool course after demolishing Dick Siderowf and surviving tense semifinals, while James, 21, blends yoga and science fiction interests as he chases a historic title.
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England
Vinny Giles
U.S
Mark James
Giles
Richmond
United States
James
Britain
St. Andrew's
United Tes
Jerry Pate
Pensacola
Pate
Nicky Price
Geoffrey Marks
Marks
James Cooly
Obiously
Royal Liverpool
Dick Siderows
Westport
Conn
Dic Siderowf
Pine Plains
N.Y
Crawford Rally Wins Short Dash at NCAA meet
Hasley Crawford of Michigan surprised with a late burst to win the 100-yard dash in 9.35 at the NCAA championships defeating Auburn’s Clifford Oatlin who finished in 9.41. Tennessee’s Je Jones took third in 9.44 as Hans Hoglund set a 70-0 shot put mark and redoubled Texas El Paso’s title bid.
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Hasley Crawford
Michigan
Clifford Oatlin
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Werful
Crawford
Trinidad
Auburn
NCAA
American Amateur Union
Oatlin
Je Jones
Tennessee
Steve Williams
Hans Hoglund
Hoglund
Texas-El
Randy Matson
Texas A&m
Sweden
Boris Djerassi
Northeastern
Peter Farmer
Texas-El Paso
Niekro Dominates Mets In 4-1 Braves Win
Braves ace Phil Niekro allowed only six hits and kept the Mets off balance with knuckleballs for eight innings, then sealed a 4-1 victory by pitching out of a bases loaded jam in the ninth. He batted in a run and struck out eight as Atlanta moved ahead in the season series.
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Phil Niekro
New York Mets
Atlanta Braves
Niekro
Mets
Atlanta
Ed Kranepool
Dave Kingman
Yogi Berra
Randy Tate
Braves
Dave May
RBI
Larvell Blanks
Kingman
Beall
Six In Row For Bombers Sizzling Yankees Keep Wood Cold
The New York Yankees won 5-1 over the Chicago White Sox to extend their streak to six games and chase an eight straight win. Wilbur Wood struggled, taking his 10th loss, while Rudy May earned his sixth win for New York. Bob Bonds hit his 13th homer, two-run shot in the second inning.
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New York Yankees
Wilbur Wood
Yankee
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Wood
White Sox
Chuck Tanner
Rudy May
Bobby Bonds
Bac
Bill Virdon
May
Elliott Maddox
Roy White
Rick Dempsey
Graig Nettles
Thurman Munson
White
Munson
Chris Chambliss
Jorge Orta
Siagle
Bob Coluccio
Pat Dobson
Stan Bahnsen
Bahnsen
PLAV blank Knights of Columbus 4 0 softball win
PLAV beat Knights of Columbus 4 0 on the auxiliary diamond as rain and wet grounds hindered most schedules. Henry Ruf starred for PLAV limiting KC to three hits while Don Gill, Dave Carter and Frank Clavelli contributed with hits and RBIs.
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Knights of Columbus
Samson's
Alcan Jets
Colonial House
Lil's
Fulton Sheet Metal Works
Seneca Lounge
Henry Ruf
Knights
Don Gill
Dave Carter
Frank Clavelli
Dan Fox
Bob Victory
Joe Galletta
Chuck Gibson
Nick Piazza
Gary Kostoroski
Donovan disputes Braves claim over contract breach
Eddie Donovan former Buffalo Braves general manager denies breaking any three year stay agreement. He says his April 1 1977 contract ended and he resigned to join the New York Knicks. Braves owner Paul Snyder sues for 500 000 while also accusing the Knicks of tampering during Donovan's contract.
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Eddie Donovan
Buffalo Braves
National Basketball Association
Donovan
New York Knicks
Braves
Paul Snyder
Erie County Court Clerk's
Snyder
NBA
Knicks
Chiefs Beat Memphis 8 6 in League Action
Rochester moved atop the Triple A standings after beating Charleston 11 8 as Paul Mitchell improved to 6 1 with six innings of work and Jim Fuller powered the offense with a 15th homer driving in two. Other Friday results included Syracuse 8 Memphis 6 and Rich 5 Toledo 1.
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Cart
Char Arlies
Suraa
Jim Fuller
Rochester
Charleston
Charlie
Rich
Toledo
Pawtucket
Tidewater
Syracuse
Memphis
Richmond
Vander Meer Sees Ryan Tie No Hit Record Possible
Former 1938 no hit pitcher Vander Meer, now 61, says he’d be proud if Nolan Ryan ties his record. He notes it needs breaks and power pitching, and doubts the feat will be broken but can be tied. Ryan nearly matched it with a two hitter in a 60 victory as he nears Vander Meer’s mark.
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Fla
Johnny Vander Meer
Nolan Ryan
Ryan
Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
California Angels
Milwaukee
Henry Aaron
Brewers
Detroit
Baltimore
Mark Belanger
Ike Ryan
Yan
Associated Press
Valley grandmother rolls 609 in WIBC event
Helen Jacobs a 63 year old bowler from Valley Nebraska rolled a 609 series in the WIBC tournament marking her first 600 plus effort in five years.
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Helen Jacobs
Valley, Neb
Floyd Still Out Front In Kemper
Veteran Dan Sikes surged into contention at the Kemper Open second round with a 67, moving within two of leader Ray Floyd as major names skip the event. Gary Player, Miller Barber and Steve Melynk chased, while Arnold Palmer and Trevino failed to make the cut.
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Charlotte
N.C
Dan Sikes
Sikes
Ray Floyd
Floyd
Jack Nicklaus
Johnny Miller
Tom Weiskopf
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Billy Casper
Gary Player
Miller Barber
Steve Melynk
Dick Rhyan
Quail Hollow Country Club
Palmer
Casper
Trevino
Bargain Card At Oswego Brings Double Feature Racing
Oswego Speedway hosts a two feature program with no extra admission. The 8 event night includes the final 27 laps of last week's rain delayed main and a second 45 lap feature. winners earn 1500 and overall prize money exceeds 15000. Shampine 8-Ball leads opening lineup ahead of Bellinger Albritain Wallace Coniam.
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Oswego
Jimmy Shampine
Fulton
Eddie Bellinger
Michigan
John Logan
Shampine
Spitz signs CBS contract as Olympic great dives into TV
General Los Angeles veteran star Mark Spitz, winner of seven golds in the 1972 Olympics, signs a CBS television commentator deal. Berlin swimming news reports Birgit Treiber of East Germany setting a world record in the women’s 100 meter backstroke at the DDR Championships with a 2:16.10 clocking.
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Los Angeles
Mark Spitz
CBS
Swimming
Berlin
Birgit Treiber
East Germany
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