Phillies edge Braves 1 0 in ninth inning drama
In a tight 1-0 win over Atlanta, Johnny Oates was hit by a relay on a potential double play after a baserunning score by Greg Luzinski. Steve Carlton earned his 9th victory despite arm soreness as the Padres, Mets, Expos, Cardinals and others posted key wins around the league.
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Tennis time signups extended for Trans-Pecos meet
The Trans-Pecos Racquet Club extends entry deadlines for the tennis tournament. Teens may enter until noon Thursday and adults until noon Friday. Entry fee is 3 dollars per person, each entry includes one optic yellow ball. Competition starts 8 am Thursday for teens at the high school courts, 8 am Saturday for adults, with finals Sunday.
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Detroit fall short in doubleheader to Oakland A's
Oakland A's slugger Reggie Jackson led a dominating doubleheader as they defeated Detroit 11-0 and 16-4 at Tiger Stadium. The A's piled up 24 hits off five Tigers’ pitchers while fans booed and chanted for Billy Martin. Elsewhere in the AL, Texas beat Cleveland 4-0, Baltimore topped California 8-3, Boston edged Minnesota 5-4, New York beat Chicago 11-6, and Kansas City split with Milwaukee 3-2 and 6-3. Manager Alvin Dark emphasized the need for consistent effort with 67 games remaining.
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Frazier attacks Ali rope-a-dope plan during Manila bout
Joe Frazier warns that Muhammad Ali's rope-a-dope strategy could invite a bombing and vows to strike back in their October 1 heavyweight title clash in Manila. The former champion says Ali can run but not hide and describes the do-or-die confrontation as essential for both fighters. He would prefer the United States as a venue if allowed.
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Big first inning powers Texas League wins
Lafayette and Jackson opened with seven and six run first innings to roll past Midland and Shreveport, who hold the circuit’s best records. Gary Alexander homered, Scotty Wolfe doubled in Lafayette, while Frank Riccelli earned his 10th win in relief. El Paso outslugged Alexandria 17-9 as Tom Donahue hit a grand slam and Marty Friedman drove in four for the Diablos.
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World's top tennis pros in Houston
AP reports nearly all leading pros will play the $50,000 Walden Invitational Tennis Classic set for September 8 to 14. Matches occur at the Astroarena and Walden on Lake Conroe with daytime play at both venues and all finals at the Astroarena.
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Nicklaus Leads Strong Canadian Open Field
Nicklaus and Miller head the field for the $200,000 Canadian Open at Royal Montreal Golf Club as US players vie for the money title. Nicklaus leads with $180,799 to Miller's $180,670, and both have three wins this season. The event offers a $40,000 first prize with CBS telecasts planned for the weekend.
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