Pirates blast Braves 13-6 in high scoring win
Pirates explode with six first inning runs and three more in the second to rout the Atlanta Braves 13-6 at Atlanta Stadium. Stargell homered and drove in three, May wed hours before the game collected three hits, Clemente chalked up five hits, while Koosman and others led late NL and AL action across the majors.
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Associated Press
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Joe Torre
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Houston
Ted Simmons
Cardinal
Top names eliminated from match play golf
Arnold Palmer survived in the first round of the United States Professional Match Play championship while rivals Jack Nicklaus Ray Floyd Gary Player were upset victims. Floyd shot 67, Nicklaus 69, Player eliminated after a long travel year.
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Arnold Palmer
Ray Floyd
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Nicklaus
Player
Palmer
Bruce Devlin
Australia
Floyd
Country Club of
North Carolina
Homero Blancas
Montgomery fitting into Chargers backfield as rookie
San Diego rookie Mike Montgomery, a 6 foot 2 inch 202 pound Kansas State alum, is projected to start or at least compete for a backfield spot with the Chargers. Coach Sid Gillman praised his running catching and blocking, noting his good attitude and unspoiled demeanor. Montgomery, who played fullback in college, has 51 receptions for 381 yards in 1970 and is adjusting to pro life and a new position while Chicago San Diego scouts compare him to Dan Reeves.
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Lynn Dickey
Dodge City
Kan
Dan Reeves
Dallas Cowboy
Dick Post
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Southern California
Leroy
First Whitewash: 1876 Major League Shutout Debut
The first shutout game in major league history occurred on April 25, 1876, when Chicago blanked Louisville 4 to 0.
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Louisville
Redskins Coach Hit by Player During Practice
Washington coach George Allen avoided anger after Speedy Duncan collided with him causing a fractured rib. He recalled 1966 when a broken hand in Los Angeles Rams days became a lucky charm as the team won eight straight games.
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Washington Redskins
George Allen
Speedy Duncan
Allen
Los Angeles Rams
Dove season opens with Texas hunters in high noon battle
Science and skill collide on opening day of Texas North Zone dove season as skilled shotgun users try to down light four ounce birds. Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists note mourning doves and whitewings reproduce rapidly and perform remarkable aerial feats, sustaining populations despite hunting pressure.
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Austin
Texas
North Zone
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
McCarron dominates Rockingham Park with four wins
Jockey Gregg McCarron rode four winners at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire on Wednesday. The day's racing featured multiple winners and strong performances across the card.
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Salem, N.H
Gregg McCarron
Rockingham Park
Ferguson Jenkins the Spiffiest Pitcher in Baseball
Chicago Cubs ace Ferguson Jenkins gains headlines for his flamboyant hair and tattoo, yet remains a top pitcher likely to win 20 games again. He compares to Robin Roberts, posts high strikeout to walk ratio, and eyes World Series glory to boost his fame.
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Chicago Cubs
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Bellbottoms
Phillies
Robin Roberts
Roberts
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Second Longhorn player drops off Royal's squad
The Associated Press reports a veteran Longhorn, Carl White, 6-foot-4 from McKinney, dropped from Texas and was listed as second string at defensive tackle behind Ray Dowdy. He follows Randy Stout in departing as Texas prep for the 1971 SWC season.
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Associated Press
University of Texas
Carl White
McKinney
Ray Dowdy
Longhorns
White
Randy Stout
Texas
SWC
Texas A&m
Gene Stallings
AFL Survivors Still Active Nine Veterans Remain
Only nine players who took part in the original American Football League are active today. The roster includes Ron Mix George Blanda and Jim Otto from Oakland Larry Grantham and Don Maynard from the New York Jets Johnny Robinson from Kansas City Gino Cappelletti and Jim Hunt from New England and Ernie Wright from Cincinnati.
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American Football League
Ron Mix
George Blanda
Jim Otto
Oakland
Larry Grantham
Don Maynard
New York Jets
Johnny Robinson
Kansas City
Gino Cappelletti
Jim Hunt
New England
Ernie Wright
Cincinnati
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