Senators Win Sixth Straight as bats explode in sweep
The Washington Senators routed Cleveland 15-6 for their sixth straight win, fueled by 34 runs and 44 hits across a four game sweep. Billings, shifting to catcher, praised for steadying the lineup as the club nears the AL East pack.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press
Major League leaders listed by league in batting and pitching. Key figures include Oliva and Murcer for American League batting leaders, Killebrew and Stargell among RBI and home run leaders, Patek and Otis for steals, and Gullett Seaver and Jenkins noted for pitching. Includes runs, hits, doubles, triples, and strikeouts totals.
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Millan
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Houst
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Speier
Morgan
Gullett
Cin
Ellis
Seaver
N.Y
Stoneman
Jenkins
Holtzman
Kirby
S. D
Indians Secure Top Spot In Pony League Title Race
The Indians lead the Pony League with an 11-4 record as the season nears its end with one game left. Cubs sit 9-6 in second, Barstow 8-6 in third, Tigers 7-7 fourth, Pirates 1-14 in last. Tonight Cubs meet Bears. Indians face Pirates. Barstow to finish against Tigers. An awards ceremony and All-Star selections follow Friday’s finale.
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Players To Sue Owners Over NBC Contract Details
The Major League Baseball Players Association files an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB against 24 clubs seeking details of the $71.75 million NBC contract. Marvin Miller criticizes owners as arrogant and insulting while clubs’ labor counsel says the charge lacks merit.
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Caddy Praises Trevino After Canadian Open Victory
Neal Harvey, Trevino’s longtime caddy, calls him the greatest golfer. Trevino won the Canadian Open in a sudden death playoff with Art Wall Jr after a 275 total over 72 holes. Harvey notes a key 16th hole birdie and says their Dallas boyhood ties and earnings bonuses shape their partnership.
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Lee Trevino
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Giants Lose Lead as Dodgers Pound Giants in Fifth
Dodgers beat the Giants 7-3 after a fifth inning uprising led by Davis tripling to tie the game and Crawford homering for cushion. Mays and McCovey slumped as San Francisco’s lead shrank to 3 1/2 games in NL West.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
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Trevino Takes The Limelight In Southport Burst
Lee Trevino eclipsed Arnold Palmer at a Canadian Open moment, drawing a massive crowd away from Palmer as Trevino prepared for his tee shot. The 1970 national Open champion and Vardon Trophy winner stood out as a bold, charismatic figure who twice skipped Masters invitations to pursue major titles, including his offbeat path at a desert New Mexico layout near the Mexican border.
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Eskimos Top Lions in CFL Preseason Thriller
In Vancouver the Edmonton Eskimos edged the British Columbia Lions 17 to 15 in a CFL preseason game Monday night. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees drew 104,659 for a four game series at Fenway Park, boosting Boston home attendance. Montreal Expos shortstop Bobby Wine was activated from the 21 day disabled list in Montreal, with Rich Hacker optioned to Winnipeg.
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Cubs Clinch Ninth Win in Pony League Thriller
The Cubs beat the Tigers 8-7 in 9 innings after a 6-6 tie. Beauchamp scored for the Tigers in the ninth before Lavario and Mendoza delivered back to back singles to win for Chicago. Avery earned the win, Hernandez took the loss, moving the Cubs to 9-6 and the Tigers to 7-7. The Cubs face Barstow next, while the Tigers finish against Barstow.
Softball Races Tighten Across Multiple Divisions
With twelve games left in the Girls Softball schedule, three divisions show tight races. In the teenage division the First National Panthers lead 3-1 over the Evening Optimist Queen at 3-2, while Tastee Freeze and Hector's Chevron Lions sit winless at 0-4. The intermediate division features Pecos Automotive Yellow Jackets at 5-1 with Security State Red Robbins at 4-2. In the junior division the Farmerettes lead 4-1 with Morning Optimist at 2-2 and Paul Williams Fleas at 0-3. Tonight two twin bills pit Oilers vs Silver Gems and Queens vs Lions. Thursday the Fleas host Rainbows, then Panthers visit Lions.
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Red Robbins Rally Past Crescent Gems In Softball
The Security State Red Robbins scored 12 runs in five innings to defeat the Crescent Silver Gems 12 to 9. Four home runs by Mary Elan Olivas Mary Ramos Lucy Gallardo and Sonja Jenkins powered the win as Woodbury scored the Gems only run. The Red Robbins sit 4 2 in the division while the Silver Gems slump to five straight losses. The Silver Gems host the Dan Peyton Oilers next while the Red Robbins are idle until the twelfth when they face the Oilers.
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Baseball Standings And Results From Weekend Schedule
Results and standings from the East and West divisions show Baltimore leading the league with 49 wins, Boston 46, and Detroit 43. Oakland tops the West with 52 wins while Minnesota and Chicago trail. Multiple games across days include Baltimore beating Detroit and New York edging Boston, with a packed Tuesday night schedule detailing pitchers and matchups.
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Farmerettes Clinch First in Tight Softball Standings
The Farmerettes beat the Morning Optimist Rainbows 15 to 14 to move to 4-1 in the Girls Softball League. The lead changed hands until the bottom of the fifth when the Farmerettes scored four runs to pull ahead. The Rainbows stand 2-2.
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