Pirates promote 21 year old Bruce Kison for win over Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates called up 21-year-old Bruce Kison from the minors and backed him with a 7-1 victory over Cincinnati. Kison, 6 foot 4, 180 pounds, allowed three hits and no earned runs in seven innings before a late walk and save by Dave Giusti. The win widened Pittsburgh’s NL East lead to seven games as other majors results rolled in.
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Cottons Win Pecos Golf Scramble After Coin Toss
A three way tie for first at Pecos Municipal Golf Course was broken by a coin toss. J. C. and Stella Cotton posted a 72 to win the weekly Scramble, with Floyd and Ruth Woods as runners up and Mike and Charlotte Starkey in third.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Report
The American League East shows Baltimore leading with 52 wins and Boston 49 atop the division. In the West Oakland leads with 54 wins, Kansas City second at 42, while Minnesota and California trail. National League standings list Pittsburgh at 55–31, New York 46–36, Chicago 45–38, St Louis 42–42, Philadelphia 36–49, Montreal 33–51, San Francisco 53–34, Los Angeles 48–39, Houston 43–40, Atlanta 44–46, Cincinnati 37–51, San Diego 30–55. Results include Oakland 4 Chicago 2 and Baltimore 7 Washington 3 among others. Upcoming schedules feature Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Baltimore, Boston at New York, Milwaukee at Chicago, Kansas City at Minnesota, and California at Oakland, with many night games listed.
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All Stars Meet Monahans In Practice Game
Pecos Little League All Stars host Monahans All Stars at Lions Field at 8:00 p.m. Charlie Weinacht is expected to start on the mound with Linver Mosby following. No other starters announced.
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Missions end season with 22 0 win over Oilers
The Missions clinched first place in the Texas League and closed the season with a 22 0 victory against the Oilers. Mundo Rayos pitched the shutout, while Collerson Huffman took the loss for the Oilers.
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Trevino Leads British Open After Two Rounds at Royal Birkdale
Lee Trevino shared the 139 leading with Tony Jacklin after 36 holes as the British Open moved toward the weekend at Royal Birkdale. Trevino said the pressure was on while Taiwan's Liang Huan Lu and Roberto Vicenzo pressed behind, with Gary Player and others within one stroke. Willie Stargell was named NL Player of the Month for June.
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Robinson 2500th career hit as Lopez falls short
Frank Robinson hit his 2,500th career hit with a three run homer as the Orioles beat the Senators 7-3. Marcelino Lopez in Milwaukee, near complete game, left with two outs. Ken Sanders preserved the win for the Brewers 2-1 over Kansas City.
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Major League Leaders in Batting Pitching and Fielding Summary
Baseball leaders listed include batting with 225 at bats Oliva Minnesota .374 Murcer New York .345 runs Buford Bast 66 R Smith Boston 52 runs batted in Killebrew Minnesota 57 Petrocelli Boston 56 hits Murcer New York 101 Oliva Minnesota 101 doubles Conigliaro Boston 23 Jackson Oakland 20 triplets Carew Minnesota 6 Clemente Chicago 5 Murcer New York 5 home runs Cash Detroit 19 Melton Chicago 19 stolen bases Patek Kansas City 30 Otis Kansas City 24 pitching 10 decisions Cuellar Baltimore 13 1 .929 2.88 Blue Oakland 17 3 .850 1.51 strikeouts Blue Oakland 170 Lolich Detroit 158 Batting 225 at bats Torre St Louis .360 W Davis Los Angeles 351 runs Bonds San Francisco 64 Garr Atlanta 61 runs batted in Stargell Pittsburgh 81 H Aaron Atlanta 64 hits W Davis Los Angeles 122 Torre St Louis 118 doubles W Davis Los Angeles 23 Brock St Louis 21 triples W Davis Los Angeles 8 Clemente Pittsburgh 7 home runs Stargell Pittsburgh 28 H Aaron Atlanta 23 L May Cincinnati 23 stolen bases Brock St Louis 22 Morgan Houston 18 Ellis Pittsburgh 143 .824 2.1 Gullett Cincinnati 93 .750 3.02 Dierker Houston 124 .750 2.35 strikeouts Stoneman Maryland 150 Seaver New York 143
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Santos Rebuffs 3 Million Offer for Pele from Paris Saint Germain
Santos president says Paris Saint Germain offered 3 million with 2 million to Santos and 1 million to Pele, but the bid was rejected. Pele, 30, defends his future with Santos and national team amid retirement tensions and a planned national exit after a July 18 farewell.
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Pony League season ends with awards and All Stars
The Pony League wraps its season with an awards presentation after tonight's final game set for 8 36 p m. The event will reveal All Stars and honors for close of play. Lionel Rose announces retirement after regaining bantamweight title in 1968 and losing it in 1969. Herve Filion leads harness racing with 192 wins as of the latest USTA tally. Wayne Hightower moves from Dallas Chaparrals to Denver Rockets on waivers.
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