Pinch homer caps seven-run ninth inning rally
In Baldwin Park California Roger Freed delivered a three run pinch homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth lifting the St Louis Cardinals to a 6 1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Freed's fourth homer of the season came as he cited his mother Margie Freed who has cheered him since Little League Dodgers still led the NL West by 9 1/2 games over Cincinnati despite the loss.
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Gong Award keeps game fun for competitive Royals
Kansas City players vote a playful Gong Award after each win to the player making the team’s silliest error. George Brett found the beat-up yellow gong in a shop and the ritual sparked laughter but hid underlying tension as the Royals chased another AL West title.
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Bright spot in boys life symbol of dark moment
CALUMES CITY, II AP Scott Crull's family praise Bobby Murcer, a bright spot in the boy's life and a symbol of his dark moment. Scott died at 12 from bone cancer after Murcer, his Cubs idol, promised a home run for him in Pittsburgh, then Murcer hit two. An announcer disclosed Scott was dying, shocking the Crull family. Murcer expressed sadness at Scott's death, while the family remains grateful for the happiness Murcer brought. The tragedy unfolded as Murcer donated a memorable moment for Scotty near the end. The Cubs later won, giving both Murcer and Scott a form of triumph.
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Pecos netters shine in Monahans tennis tournament
Mike Ortiz, ex Pecos High athlete, won the men’s singles 6-1 6-3 over Jack Box of Odessa. Gary Peters won junior high boys singles, Gary and others from Pecos competed among 115 entries from eight area towns in a two day event by Monahans Tennis Association.
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Pee Wee Football Organizes Tonight at CPS Reddy
Pee Wee football will be organized at 7:30 p.m. today in CPS Reddy. The event invites local players and families to join practices and organize the season kickoff.
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Baylor Bears Open Fall Camp Looks Inexperienced
Baylor head coach Grant Teaff says the Bears show inexperience during fall workouts with the offense sloppy, noting only the defensive secondary led by safety Ron Burns as a bright spot. He anticipates hot weather for the Sept. 10 opener against Texas Tech.
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Hisle’s guessing swing seals Twins win over Red Sox
Minnesota tops Boston 5-4 as Larry Hisle lines a single off Bill Campbell for the decisive run. Hisle, with 98th RBI, says the hit was a matter of out guessing his former teammate while keeping Minnesota within reach in the crowded AL West standings. Other AL action: KC beat Baltimore 8-7. Chicago beat New York 5-3. Texas edged Milwaukee 8-7. Oakland over Toronto 5-2. Detroit beat California 5-1. Cleveland defeated Seattle 12-1.
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U S Leads Track For Gold At World University Games
United States athletes push for track gold on final day in Sofia as Clinton Edwards wins 200 m in 20.46 seconds and Leonard settles for silver. Tom Andrews and Franklin Jacobs also headline potential medals in 400 hurdles high jump and distance events while the U S basketball teams overpower Russia.
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