Oakland Capitalizes on Robinson Errors in 3-2 Win
Brooks Robinson committed three errors fueling an Oakland rally but Frank Robinson delivered a ninth inning homer off Roland Fingers to lift the Orioles to a 3-2 upset over the A’s as Baltimore maintained pace atop the East Division. The 65th round, Interservice golf, Parry leads.
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Thoroughbreds vie in Morris Willson Purse at Rui Doso Downs
A field of ten 3-year-olds contest the 6-furlong Morris Willson Purse at Rui Doso Downs on Friday with Done Ace and Speedy P.J. among the top contenders. Rains left the track soggy, with 119-pound high weights shared by Dane Ace Prince Bliso and Texas Bonus, while Pagoda's Lass and others carry lighter burdens. A $4,000, 400-yard quarter horse race follows, led by Mr Salty Signal and Spur Gal, then a 2-year-old 400-yard Rainbow and All American futurity hopefuls third race. Post time 1:30 MDT.
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Shaving Strokes: Chip Shot Rolling for Better Rounds
Golf writer Frank Beard advises that for improving short game, focus on rolling the ball onto the green rather than lofted chips. Pick a suitable club to carry and roll to the hole, minimizing backspin. Over many shots rolling beats flying to the pin, and readers can order his book for $1.
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Pecos Pony League All Stars win 3-1 in sectional action
Pecos Sports beats San Antonio Edgewood 3-1 to claim sixth straight win in the Sectional Tournament in Abilene. Donald Walker pitched a three hitter with 13 strikeouts, while Danny Dominguez hit a two run homer. Abila drove in another run for Pecos as they move to the winner's bracket. The Abilene All-Stars face Pecos tonight at 8:30 p.m. after downing Key City 4-3. Other sectional games include Key City vs San Antonio.
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Richest Rodeo Underway at Cheyenne Frontier Days
The 75th Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in Wyoming offers a record $96,700 in prize money across six sanctioned events. Top cowboys from Ogden and Salt Lake City join leaders like Phil Lyne and Ernie Taylor as standings shift ahead of Colorado rodeos in Boulder Evergreen and Monte Vista.
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Pan Am Games Open With US Nucleus Driven Team
The United States brings a hungry Olympic nucleus to the Pan American Games track and field events opening in Cali Colombia. Marty Liquori Pat Matzdorf John Davis and Rod Milburn are highlighted as U S world record contenders with events spanning Saturday through Monday and the torch ceremony underway prior to Friday’s opening.
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Associated Press
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National League East standings and nightly results
National League East standings show Pittsburgh leading with a .641 record, followed by Chicago and St. Louis. Evening games include St. Louis beating New York 6 3, San Francisco 2 Atlanta 1, Chicago 10 Montreal 2, Houston 6 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 4 Los Angeles 0, San Diego 4 Cincinnati 2, and St. Louis at New York in progress. Upcoming night games include Pittsburgh Blass at Los Angeles and Osteen in Cincinnati at San Diego.
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Blue aims for 20th win as A's face Orioles
Vida Blue, Oakland's 22nd birthday pitcher, seeks his 20th win tonight in Baltimore to salvage the final game of a four game series. He has beaten Baltimore 1-0 and 2-1 this season and faces Jim Palmer in the rematch. Manager Dick Williams notes Blue works about 120 innings per season on a smooth motion and avoids sliders to protect his arm.
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Walker proves he is fit in 4-0 win
Luke Walker impressed Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh with an elbow healthy performance as he allowed four hits over seven innings in a 4-0 victory over the Dodgers. He walked one and struck out five, earning his first win since June 23 and his first start since late June.
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Raiders Bow to Lamonica as Starr Faces 12 Week Gap
Mike Recht reports Oakland’s Daryle Lamonica returned to camp after a holdout with a multi year deal near 100000 annually and ready to lead the offense. Green Bay’s Bart Starr is out for 12 weeks after arm surgery leaving the Packers to turn to Zeke Bratkowski rookie Scott Hunter and Gary Lane as Week to week plan unfolds.
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Legislature views merger of two professional basketball leagues
Congress planned to consider bills to partially exempt the National and American Basketball Associations from antitrust laws. Sen. Roman Hruska and Rep. Jack Brooks led efforts with co sponsors. The move mirrors the five year old presidential exemption for pro football and hearings were likely in mid September after August recess.
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Collegians Aim to Halt Aerial Colts at Soldier Field
The 38th College All Star game pits four cornerbacks led by Len Dunlap and Clarence Scott against Baltimore receivers Ray Perkins Eddie Hinton and John Mackey. Jack Tatum anchors the defense as the Colts hold a 10 point favorite in a nationally televised test at Soldier Field.
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Oilers Waive Musgrove in Preseason Roster Trim
Houston Oilers cut fifth year tackle Spain Musgrove on waivers reducing to 58 players for the first preseason game Saturday against the Los Angeles. Musgrove shifted from defense after joining as a free agent from Utah State last season. New acquisitions Ron Billingsley and Gene Ferguson expected from San Diego and may play on kickoff units in the Hall of Fame game at Canton versus the Rams. Receivers Mac Haik and Ken Burrough out with injuries, Haik with a bad ankle and Burrough a broken toe, center Bobby Maples limited by a knee problem in shorts.
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