Also-Rans Battle in Tight AL Races Amid String of Comebacks
McLain wins his 71st as Detroit maintains a seven game lead over Baltimore. Oakland, Chicago, and New York pull off ninth inning rallies in twin bills and late innings. Hershberger and Kubiak power late drama, while Kaline and McAuliffe pace the Tigers in a high scoring night.
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Associated Press
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Angels
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George Scott
Joe Pepitone
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Orioles
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Brabender
Tom Phoebus
Indians
National League Roundup July Was A Very Good Month For Cardinal Vintage
ED Schuyler Jr. notes July 1976 marked a strong month for the St. Louis Cardinals as they built a 14 1/4 game lead and posted 24 wins in 30 games. Key moments include Lou Brock's baserunning score against Philadelphia and Hank Aaron driving Atlanta's win over New York. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Los Angeles posted varied results as teams chased the pennant in a packed NL slate.
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Cardinals
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Brock
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St. Louis
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Richie Allen
Phillies
Hank Aaron
New York
Braves
Pete Rose
Vada Pinson
Tony Perez
Johnny Bench
Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente
Donn Clenden
Stars Must Learn Packers Are Mortals
Chicago AP report on the 35th All-Star game pitting College All-Stars coached by Norm Van Brocklin against the Green Bay Packers. Beban and Landry to share quarterback duties as the Stars seek their first win in years while facing a Packers defense featuring Davis Jordan Kostelnik and Aldridge. ABC TV telecasts the game at 9:30 EDT with no radio broadcast.
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Syracuse
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Ron Kostelnik
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Green Bay
ABC
Devaney Heads Nation's Active Grid Coaches List
Nebraska's Bob Devaney leads the nation's active college football coaches by winning percentage with an 88-22-5 record over 11 years, followed by Johnny Vaught and Paul Bryant. The ranking, compiled by Elmore Hudgins, includes 80 or more victories and ongoing careers, and notes retirements of Warren Woodson and A. T. Donelli.
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Western Is Target For Slumping Super Golfers
CHICAGO AP Defending champion Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer face a victory drought as the $130,000 Western Open begins. Nicklaus, ninth on the PGA money list with $69,428, has played 14 of 31 events this year and last won at the Sahara Invitational. Palmer, seeking form despite green woes, has $68,983 and has only the Hope Classic on his record this season. The Western offers a $26,000 top prize and featured par 71 rounds in pro ams at Olympia Fields where Palmer posted 77 and Nicklaus parred. Burt Yancey surged to win the pro-am by birdying the last two holes.
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Scores from Industrial League Bennetts-15 and Moore's-5
Industrial League box scores show Bennetts with 38 wins, 15 losses, 14 ties led by Meyer 4-2-2 and Berger 4-2-2, while Moore's posted 26-5-8 with Flare 3-2-2 and Olmstead 3-2-1. Totals reflect team results and individual lines.
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Olmstead
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D. Carlson
Tawney
Gilmore
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