Pirates lose in 13 as Boone helps Philly beat Pirates
Pirates drop a 3-2 13 inning decision to Philadelphia as Bob Boone delivers a key single off an intended walk. Nolan Ryan ties Koufax with 383 strikeouts in the American League record chase. Angels win 5-4 over Minnesota. Cardinals blank Cubs 2-0 and White Sox beat Royals 3-2 in 10 innings. Yanks top Brewers 2-0 to clinch a fourth place in AL East.
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Evans Aims for Aarons 713rd Home Run Season
Atlanta slugger Darrell Evans explains his drive to see Hank Aaron reach 713 career homers this season. Aaron needs two homers to tie Babe Ruth at 714, with Evans noting a historic trio of teammates hitting 40 plus homers could elevate them to the Hall of Fame. Aaron, 39 this year, has two games left to reach 40.
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League Leaders in American League Batting and Settings
The Associated Press lists top AL performers by 400 at bats. Carew leads batting with 347, Horton 319, Jackson 99 runs, North 98, Jackson 117 RBIs, Scott and Mayberry tied at 100, Carew 200 hits, Garcia 32 doubles, Carew 11 triples, Jackson 32 homers, North 53 steals.
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Bowling Scores Thursday Night Ladies League Roundup
In a Thursday night bowling card, multiple teams posted standout totals. Top performances included A DeCaeny 178 with 487 series for Aeyhook Four, K Hughes 182 line with 449 for Beautyland Six, P Bien 155 with 449 for White Motor Co Four, and M Barber 208 with 534 for Saeerson Carpets Four.
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Weather Rips Golfers at Turnberry as Round Postponed
Arnold Palmer and Neil Coles described Turnberry conditions as the worst they’ve faced, forcing a postponement of the John Player Golf Classic second round. Coles shot 141 after a 66 opening, while Gary Player led scoring with 70 for 145, and Weiskopf Miller Brewer posted early round leaders.
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Flame Thrower Breaks Major League Strikeout Record
ANAHEIM AP Nolan Ryan of the California Angels struck out 16 Twins in an 11 inning 5-4 win to surpass Sandy Koufax 1965 record with 382. Ryan also set a consecutive season total of 712 strikeouts, overcoming a hamstring cramp and finishing 21-16 with two no hitters and a one hitter this season.
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