Olympic trials victors eye Munich gold on strong American team
Veterans Jim Ryan Frank Shorter Willie Davenport Jay Silvester and George Young lead a mix of seasoned stars and rising stars toward the Munich Olympics after ten tough days of trials in Eugene Oregon. Ryan’s 1500m win and Shorter’s double in 10000 and marathon highlight a loaded roster with Eddie Hart Robinson Taylor Collett Smith Matthews Dave Wottle and others setting up a wide margin for the U S team.
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Aaron Homers 657th But Pirates Rout Braves
Aaron belts his 657th career homer but Pittsburgh powers past Atlanta 7 3 as Stargell Robertson Sanguillen and Oliver homer. Pirates widen NL East lead over the Mets with an 8 of 10 run. Dodgers edge Mets 2 0 behind Osteen and Lacy key hits in Seaver duel.
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Rangers top Orioles in 10 to sweep series
Texas Rangers rallied to a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in 10 innings, completing a four game sweep in Baltimore. Joe Lovitto sparked the offense with a triple in the eighth and a double in the 10th, driving in the deciding run. Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell provided Baltimore’s runs.
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Brewer Wins Canadian Open After Fearful Finish
Gay Brewer, 40, ended a five-year drought by winning the Canadian Open at Fort Erie. He led by three, dodged danger twice, and shot a final round 70 to finish at 273, securing a one-stroke margin over his rivals.
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National League standings and results update
NL teams and records are listed with daily results from Saturday to Tuesday. Notable games include Pittsburgh defeating Atlanta 5-3, St Louis beating Houston 2-1, San Diego 8 Philadelphia 5, and San Francisco 12 Montreal 1. Upcoming schedules show key matchups across cities including Los Angeles at Philadelphia and San Diego at Montreal.
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Ahern Wins George Washington Golf Classic in comeback
Kathy Ahern birdied five of six on the back nine to seal a one stroke victory at the 54 hole George Washington Golf Classic at Hidden Springs. She finished six under 213 to edge Sandra Haynie by one, with Sandra Palmer and Joann Prentice tied for fourth at 217.
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Smith wins Wimbledon singles crown in tight final
Stan Smith, the 6 foot 4 American Army corporal from Sea Pines South Carolina, defeated Ilie Nastase in a dramatic Wimbledon final 4 6 6 3 4 6 7 5. The match was delayed 24 hours by rain and featured tense moments as Nastase battled nerves and temper.
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Mighty McLarens fall once again in Can-Am race
In Road Atlanta, Superson George Follmer in Roger Penske’s Porsche 12cylinder turbo dominated the Can-Am event, passing Hulme’s wrecked McLaren and Revson’s car in the pits. Donohue’s leg injury sidelines him. Follmer becomes his replacement as McLarens falter in the title race.
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Pecos suffers two losses in weekend league play
Pecos dropped two of three in independent league action. Monahans Laboes beat Pecos 3-2 in the first of a doubleheader at Martinez Field. the second game's result was unavailable. Rudy Mendoza scored Pecos' first run before Monahans struck for three in the seventh. Thomasson homered for Pecos' final run. Chavarria took the loss after giving up eight hits and seven strikeouts. Next game is Sunday versus Odessa Rio Vista at Pecos. Fort Stockton Blue Sox upset Pecos 6-2 as Raymond Ybarra threw a three hitter. Fort Stockton improved to 14-11. Pecos remains 23-2 on the year after Alpine Tournament win.
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Trevino recalls decisive U S Open qualifying shot
Lee Trevino recalls the 1967 Dallas DAC Country Club round during U S Open qualifying at Baltusrol. He vieved a par five hole 12th, blasting a 4 wood from a wooded lie to clear 30 feet through trees, landing eagle and securing his place by one stroke. He later won the U S Open at Rochester a year later.
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