Tigers edge Orioles in wild finish at Tiger Stadium
Detroit catcher Dalrymple collided with McAuliffe at home as Northrup’s single drove in the winning run in a 7-6 Detroit victory over Baltimore. benches cleared, umpires cooled the melee. Weaver called plate blocking acceptable with a ball present. Baltimore also fell to Washington, Boston, Minnesota, Chicago, and Oakland in a busy night across the league.
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Palmer Favored At Champions Golf Tournament
Arnold Palmer, winner of two tournaments this year, is a 6-1 favorite to win the 333000 first prize at the Tournament of Champions in La Costa. Gary Player is 7-1, with stars Jack Nicklaus Charles Coody Tony Jacklin and Frank Beard among the top contenders.
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Makeable putts and the rule of two puts
Golf tips explain judging makeable putts by asking if two-putts from the spot could secure a one putt. The guidance urges focusing on getting close for non makeable putts to avoid three putts, reducing pressure and improving scores. It promotes Frank Beard's book Shaving Strokes with a mailing address for purchase.
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Baseball scores and standings from major leagues
The Associated Press reports results across American League and National League divisions. Highlights include Minnesota 5 Kansas City 4, Chicago 7 Milwaukee 0, Washington 7 New York 2, Boston 4 Cleveland 0, Oakland 4 California 0, and Detroit 7 Baltimore 6. Upcoming schedules show Oakland at California and other matchups with multiple night games.
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Bucks and Bullets Front Bucks Open Finals In Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks led by Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson host the Baltimore Bullets in game one of a best of seven NBA Finals. Baltimore, praised as a team of destiny, faces the 66-win Bucks amid injuries to three regulars and a late surge past the Knicks.
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Braves Knock Pirates 2-0 Behind Aarons Two-Run Shot
Braves beat the Pirates 2-0 as Hank Aaron belted a two-run homer in the first inning off Bob Moose. Niekro regained his knuckleball form after a rough season, guiding Atlanta to victory while Pittsburgh managed six hits. Other NL and AL scores included St Louis over San Francisco 2-1 and Detroit 7, Baltimore 6.
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Bruch Accepted Berkeley Invite After World Best Throw
Swedish thrower Richard Bruch, who set a year’s best discus mark of 219 feet 2.5 inches, has accepted an invitation to compete in the U S Russian track meet at Berkeley on July 23. Bruch, who placed eighth in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, will join the field. The New England AAU has invited Communist Chinese athletes to compete in the Holyoke Marathon on June 6.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez Seeks Fun Golf and Puerto Rican Pride
Chi Chi Rodriguez, a small yet powerful figure on the tour since 1960, uses humor on the greens to entertain galleries and challenge the solemnity of golf culture. His wife notes his sensitivity after a 250 dollar PGA fine, and Rodriguez hopes to inspire youth in Puerto Rico with a free golf course and a possible run for governor.
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