Palmer Delivers 8-0 No-Hitter for Baltimore Aces
Jim Palmer pitched Baltimore to an 8-0 no hitter against Oakland as Cesar Tovar’s absence spares New York from his timely ninth inning hits. Palmer, 11-2, fanned eight with six walks, while Don Buford, Brooks Robinson, and a pivotal force out by Larry Haney sealed the win. Elsewhere, McLain, Reese, Hall, and Kan Kansas City. Seattle, Detroit, Minnesota, and Chicago also posted league wins.
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Palmer flings no hitter as Orioles top Athletics
Baltimore righthander Jim Palmer, after a checkered road back from injuries, throws a no hitter against Oakland. He balances a strong fastball with 18 curves, earns eight strikeouts and delivers a key two-run single as Baltimore wins. The performance caps Palmer’s remarkable comeback and leaves him at 8-2 with a 1.77 ERA.
US Tracksters Protest Meet However Make Do With Results
US track and field team members, exhausted from a European tour, planned to send a protest letter to President Nixon over AAU policy after a two day meet in London. The delegation, including Willie Davenport and Lee Evans, faced tense moments but the team won the Britain meet 131-90 while the women lost 67-66.
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Encouraging Signs for Broncos During Summer Camp
Denver coach general manager Lou Saban enters his third year with a relaxed approach as camp opens. Steve Tensi appears healthy after 1968 injuries, Pete Liske joins as backup, and Floyd Little aims for 1000 rushing yards. Al Denson remains a key veteran target as camp begins. Saban notes progress but preseason games will reveal true progress.
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National League Roundup Brings a Wedding Theme to Mayhem
In a wide NL shift, Cardinals rookie Chuck Taylor blanked the Dodgers 5-0 to move St. Louis to second in the NL East while Houston vaulted to third in the NL West by hammering the Mets. Cincinnati edged Montreal 8-3 in 11 innings, Atlanta beat Philadelphia 4-2 before a 7-0 loss, Chicago topped San Diego 4-2, and Pittsburgh crushed San Francisco 10-5 as Mets slide ends.
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Cards Keep Up Streak in 5-0 Shutout of Dodgers
St Louis moved to second in the NL East as rookie Chuck Taylor pitched his first major league shutout, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0. Pete Torre drove in Brock, Maxvill doubled in a run, Shannon singled, and Maxvill scored on an infield out. Cards have won 16 of 20 since the All Star break.
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