Morehead comeback bid ends in Detroit shutout loss
Dave Morehead pitched a six hitter in Detroit 4 0 victory as his comeback from arm trouble may have ended. Elston Howard praised his control and "hitting the glove" while Willie Horton admitted trouble picking up the ball. In other AL games, Chicago split with Kansas City, Minnesota blanked California, Baltimore outhit New York in 13 innings, and Cleveland topped Washington 3 0.
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California
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Willie Horton
Pat Boone Sued Over NBA Contract Case
The San Francisco Warriors filed a 4.5 million damage suit in Los Angeles naming singer Pat Boone and others. They accuse Boone of inducing star Rick Barry to breach his Warriors contract and sign with Oaksland of the American Basketball Association.
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San Francisco Warriors
National Basketball Association
Pat Boone
Rick Barry
Oaksland
American Basketball Association
Bears rely on Gale Sayers amid Bears upheaval
In RENSSELAER Indiana AP report, Gale Sayers anchors a troubled Chicago Bears lineup facing mass defections injuries and retirements. Halas and staff scramble for solutions as Ditka left, Arnett Marconi Bull and O Bradovich out, and new trades reshape the roster. Sayers top rushing leader in 1966 sparks hope for stability.
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Chicago
Jon Arnett
Joe Marconi
Ron Bull
Ed O’bradovich
Doug Atkins
Halas
New Orleans
Herman Lee
Gale
Sayerse
Andy Livingston
Livingeston
Green Bay
Livingston
Charley Bivins
Bull
Garry Lyle
George Washington
Concannon
Rudy Bukich
Rudy
Jimmy Jones
Johnny Morris
Ortiz Laguna Fight Set for New York Showdown Tonight
New York AP reports lightweight champions Ortiz and challenger Laguna expect knockouts in their 15 round title fight at Shea Stadium. The bout draws police concern after riot history. telecast will be on MSG Sports Network with New York blackout for live viewing. Ortiz and Laguna forecast early aggression with Ortiz aiming for 10th or 11th round finish.
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Ismael Laguna
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
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Blonde Phyllis Preuss Leads Women s Amateur Start
Phyllis Preuss won medalist honors with a 4 over par 148 at Annandale Golf Club to lead the field into match play in the 67th Women's Amateur Championship. Roberta Albers and Martha Wilkinson tied for second with 150, while Barbara McIntire stood fourth at 151 as 32 qualifiers began match play.
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Tish) Preuss
Annandale Golf Club
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U.S. Golfers Association
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Tampa
Fla
University of Miami
Martha Wilkinson
Fullerton
Miss Albers
Annanedale
Barbara McIntire
Colorado Springs
Colo
League Leaders By The Associated Press AL Batting and More
The Associated Press league leaders list includes batting F Robinson leading at .323 with Yastrzemski .317. Runs Killebrew 73 and McAuliffe 72. RBIs Yastrzemski 81 and Killebrew 80. Hits Yastrzemski 130 and Tovar 126. Doubles Campaneris 26 and Tovar 25. Triples Blair 7 and Mondy 6. Home runs Killebrew 32 and F Howard 29. Stolen bases Campaneris 40 and Buford 25. Pitching 10 decisions Horelen 133 .813 and Merritt 93 .750. Strikeouts McDowell 179 and Lonborg 172.
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National league Batting and Pitching Leaders Summary
Batting leaders include Staub Houston .349 and Clemente Pittsburgh .344 with Santo Chicago 85 runs and Cepeda St Louis 91 RBIs. Brock St Louis 151 hits and Staub 33 doubles. Home runs go to Aaron Atlanta and Wynn Houston with 29 each. Stolen bases led by Brock 38. Pitching leaders show Cormack San Francisco 16 wins and 5. 762 earned run average and Jenkins Chicago 170 strikeouts.
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