Unitas Shines as Colts Beat Bills 20-7 in Preseason
Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas fired two touchdown passes including a 70 yard strike to Tim Mitchell as the Colts defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-7. Lou Michaels added field goals and Houston topped the Bears 19-17 as NFL and AFL exhibition action continued nationwide Friday night.
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Royals Cards Win Games In Rivalry Showdown
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-2 as Mike Shannon hit a two run homer and Bob Gibson earned his fifth straight win. Meanwhile the Kansas City Royals beat the Washington Senators 3-2 behind Ed Kirkpatrick’s eighth inning blast, keeping KC in third in the AL West.
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McLain Still Winning Big For Detroit Despite Fewer Wins
Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers is winning fewer games than last season yet remains the league leader in victories. He earned his 20th win in a 3-1 seven hitter over the California Angels, while Detroit trails Baltimore in the AL East. McLain cites renewed enjoyment of the game amid lighter pennant pressure as he eyes more wins and a possible raise.
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Tallis Raises Kansas City Victory Goal to 71
Kansas City's Cedric Tallis lifts season target from 70 to 71 wins after the Royals rally past the Washington Senators 3 2 Friday night in their 51st win. Ed Kirkpatrick hit a seventh inning homer as Jim Rooker earned the win in a pitchers duel.
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National League East and West standings recap
Standings show Chicago leading NL East with 48 losses, New York at 69-62, St Louis 69-55, and Pittsburgh 66-56. West division leaders include Cincinnati 66-55 and Los Angeles 67-49 with San Francisco 67-57. Friday results include New York 5 Los Angeles 3 and Houston 8 Chicago 2.
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Dallas Cowboys rely on Morton after Meredith retires
Quarterback Craig Morton, a former understudy, is slated to lead Dallas after Dandy Don Meredith retires. Coach Tom Landry praises Morton's improved leadership while Walt Garrison, Les Shy, Craig Baynham, and Danny Reeves back the backfield. rookie Calvin Hill and Roger Staubach add depth as Hayes and Rentzel headline a strong receiving corps despite the Mike Ditka trade.
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Reds Trail in Tight NL West Race as Pirates Rally
The Cincinnati Reds cling to the NL West lead amid a tight race as Pittsburgh, led by Roberto Clemente's four RBIs in game one and Ollie Oliver's ninth inning two run homer in game two, pull within striking distance. Los Angeles drops, Mets and Giants win, Cubs extend lead. McCovey stars for San Francisco with two homers and five RBIs. Perez drives in key runs for Cincinnati in late innings. Clemente blasts a two-run triple in addition to RBIs.
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