Yankees Catcher Munson Key To Win In Tight AL Race
Thurman Munson fired to nab pinch-runner Joe Keough at second base during a pivotal ninth inning as Sparky Lyle saved the game. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 2-1 to move back into first in the AL East, amid a full slate of league results. Catfish Hunter and Oakland topped Cleveland 4-0, Detroit blasted Texas 14-2, Baltimore beat California 7-1, Milwaukee edged Kansas City 8-1, and Minnesota pitcher Bert Blyleven shut down Boston as the Red Sox lost 3-0.
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Weiskopf Leads British Open at Troon in Second Round
Tiger Weiskopf fired a 67 to reach 135 after 36 holes, grabbing a three stroke edge over Johnny Miller who shot 68 to stand at 138. Jack Nicklaus and Bert Yancey were four under after 24 holes, amid drizzling rain on the Old Course at Troon.
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US Leaper Sets World High Jump Record
Dwight Stones, 19, from Los Angeles, set a world high jump record of 7 feet 6? inches at the Munich Olympic Stadium. He expressed pride in the venue after his performance on Wednesday, in the same arena where he won a bronze medal.
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Switzerland
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University of Wisconsin
Montreal
Riggs King Agree To Battle Of Sexes
New York AP Billie Jean King accepts a high stakes challenge from Bobby Riggs with $100,000 on the line. Promoter Jerry Perenchio will announce date and site soon. Riggs aims to prove a 55 year old can defeat the Wimbledon and U.S. champion.
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Joe Frazier
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U.S
Guess Who's Absent At Jets' Grid Camp
Jets QB Joe Namath misses early training camp for television commitments. Coach Weeb Ewbank notes Namath's work ethic and prior preseason drills as reason for the late report. Namath, 30, will join after fulfilling TV duties and pressing two-a-day practices.
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Associated Press
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New York Jets
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Bank Girls softball routs Lebo to reach winners bracket
The Peoples of National Bank softball crushed Lebo 17 0 in three innings to advance in the tournament at Princeton. Roxanne Moherman earned the win as Ottawa prepared to face Garnett at 7 pm in the double elimination event.
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