Bench Hammers Three Run Shot To Lift Reds In NL West Duel
Cincinnati star John Bench 21-year-old catcher slugged a three-run homer to power the Reds past St. Louis 4-3 and seize first place by a half game over Los Angeles. Atlanta beat Chicago, San Francisco edged New York, and San Diego edged Montreal as the league standings tightened.
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Separate Paths For Two Pros
In Brookline Massachusetts Charlie Pasarell ousted Clark Graebner 8-6 3-6 3-6 6-2 6-4 at the 89th U S National Championships to reach the semifinals where he faces Stan Smith. Pasarell and Graebner long Davis Cup teammates now pursue different careers with Pasarell on the comeback trail and Graebner focusing on private business in New York.
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O J May Gets Chance To Shine In Exhibition Night
O J Simpson recalls rookie form as he plans more action vs the Baltimore Colts in Buffalo's exhibition clash. Mini Max Anderson to start, Simpson learning chance if he hits the hole. Also NFL Colts meet AFL's Houston and Chicago in Astrodome action with Don Trull and Beathard rotating at quarterback.
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Expansion looming as NFL eyes new teams
Pro football inches toward further expansion with Commissioner Rozelle hinting six new clubs could be created between 1972 and 1979. Meanwhile Philadelphia Eagles star Leroy Keyes remains unsigned amid a gap with the club, reportedly about 70 000, with a Canadian offer under discussion.
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NCAA proposes tighter high school recruiting rules
Atlantic City AP The NCAA policy making council moves to restrict recruiting of high school athletes. Proposals include two on campus visits per prospect and two off campus visits by reps, no recruiting sophomores or juniors, and limits on publicity of commitments. Voting takes place at the Washington convention December 12 to 14.
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Shaw Leads Avco Classic After First Round
Tom Shaw, 26, a smiling, personable contender from Portland, Ore., shot four under par 68 to take the opening lead in the Avco Golf Classic at Sutton Massachusetts. He trails Arnold Palmer, absent with hip trouble, who has 53 tour victories. Shaw has $48,000 in earnings this season but is coming off a long slump and a six year first tour win at the Doral Open.
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League Standings and Results From The Associated Press
National League East leads with Chicago and New York atop the division standings. Thursday results include San Francisco over New York in a tight nine innings and Philadelphia beating Los Angeles. Today's slate features key matchups with Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and Houston at Congo, plus more.
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Cards Lose Chance To Move Past Chicago Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds led by Johnny Bench's sixth inning three run homer defeated the St Louis Cardinals. Bench hit a 21st homer off Nelson Briles as Lee May scored on a Bench single and a May double. Joe Torre and Vada Pinson produced late to seal the win, moving Cincinnati within a half game of the Dodgers and keeping pace in the NL race.
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