Aaron reaches 700th homer in Phillies loss at Atlanta
Henry Aaron, 39, hit his 700th career home run at Atlanta Stadium off Ken Brett as the Phillies won 8-4. The milestone came after earlier blasts reaching 600 and 649, with Aaron aiming for Babe Ruth’s 714 as the season progresses. Braves pitcher Brett reflected on the personal win in the record book.
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Arkansas signs five distance runners in recruit push
Fayetteville Arkansas. Track coach Ed Renfrow announced five new long distance runners joining the Razorbacks including three from Ireland and one from England. Renfrow said distance events receive primary emphasis in UA recruiting.
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Mystery Team Col lege All Stars Prepare for Dolphins Clash
The College All-Stars to face the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field on Friday night. Coach John McKay limits drills and scrimmages, aiming for a healthier squad after a decade of losses to pros. The group, dubbed the Mystery Team, includes All-Americans and top pro draft picks.
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Pecos Pony League champions after 12-2 win over El Paso
Pecos defeats El Paso 12-2 to win the Pecos Pony League All Stars tournament. El Paso had earlier beat Andrews 3-2, then lost the rematch 12-2, with Pecos mounting a seven-run third inning and key hits from Perkins Mosby McGrew Johnson and an error that widened the gap.
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Colt League All Stars take opener in Pecos two to nothing
Pecos up 2 0 after unearned runs in fifth inning as Abilene fails to score. Don Walker and Allan Clayton score on an error and Leyva bunts to setup, Ken Williams limits Pecos to three hits. Rematch set for 7 30 p m at Pecos High School with winner advancing to Fort Worth tournament.
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Avila
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Don Walker
Fort Worth
Dickinson captures Fort Worth Pro Bowlers Open crown
Gary Dickinson, 30, from Fort Worth, wins the 1973 Pro Bowlers Circuit Fort Worth Open with a 42 game average of 225. He opens finals with a 249-244 win over Mickey Higham and seals the title by 227 pins over Bobby Cooper. Dickinson built leads of 54 and 90 pins during match play en route to the championship.
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Kansas City
Bobby Cooper
Mexico City
Berning wins third U S Women's Open title at Rochester
Susie Maxwell Berning captured the Women’s Open at Country Club of Rochester with a par 72 and 290 total for a five stroke victory over Shelley Hamlin and Gloria Ehret. Birthday cheers came as she celebrated turning 32 and eyed a Nevada homeward move. Pam Higgins faded to finish fifth.
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Incline Village
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Sharon Miller
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Giants top Brewers 3-2 on Speed three run homer
Horace Speed hit a three run homer in the fourth inning to lift the Giants past the West Division leaders San Antonio 3-2 in Texas League action. Joe Green drove in a bases loaded run for the Midland Cubs in a 4-3 win over the El Paso Sun Kings. Bob Sheldon belts first homer as Shreveport shuts out Arkansas 1-0. Memphis at Alexandria postponed by rain. Amarillo at El Paso. San Antonio at Midland. Memphis at Shreveport. Alexandria at Arkansas.
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Littler ends drought with St Louis Children’s Hospital win
Gene Littler, 43, nabs his first title since cancer threat, closing with a 68 at Norwood Hills. He edges Bruce Crampton by two strokes, aided by Trevino bogeys and a late eight-foot par save on the final hole.
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Lee Trevino
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Sudakis Drives In Run In 10th To Sweep Tigers
Rangers win 4-3 in Arlington as Bill Sudakis belts a 10th inning RBI single to score Jim Fregosi. Sudakis notes his aim is to drive in runs, not post big averages, while the series gives Texas a 7-3 mark against Detroit. Ceremonies for Hall of Fame game set for August 6 at Doubleday Field with Pirates and Rangers participating.
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