Perry Dominates Twins in 4-2 Win Over Blyleven
Gaylord Perry earned his 11th win with a 4-2 victory over Minnesota and Bert Blyleven as the Indians sluggered late. Ray Fosse homered, Frank Duffy doubled and scored, Nettles made two key third baseman plays, while Blyleven was stymied by a stout Cleveland defense and timely offense. Meanwhile Detroit and Chicago posted wins to seize or threaten first place in their divisions.
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Giants manager Charles Fox kneels after 4-0 win
Giants captain Char lie Fox ends a tense week with a celebratory kneel as Ron Bryant pitches a two-hit gem against the Cubs. The 4-0 victory snaps Chicago’s seven-game run, while Cincinnati regains first in the West by beating Montreal and the Mets edge Houston 5-4.
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Murphy eyes top run at Western Open in windy round
Bob Murphy, 29, seeks payoff at the Western Open after a rough U S Open showing. He arrives at Sunset Ridge in solid form despite back and cold weather worries, aiming for a 30 000 first prize amid a field including Crampton Weiskopf Archer Casper Sanders Nicklaus Palmer and Player with Trevino out.
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Ladd doubles pay as wrestler demands freedom and independence
Ernie Ladd, former NFL lineman, says wrestling pays around $100,000 a year and offers autonomy, contrasting with football demands. He recalls quitting the Kansas City Chiefs in 1968 over Olympic Mexico City participation and notes career earnings and ongoing Houston Oilers pay. He cites well paying wrestlers and lack of post sports decline. The Jets had 1,888 rushing yards last season while opponents gained 2,302.
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Associated Press
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Baseball Standings and Results From Weekend Games
MLB standings show New York leading with 27 32 .458, Minnesota 30 24 .558 and Texas 24 34 .414. Wednesday results include Boston 10 Texas 9 in 11 innings, Cleveland 4 Minnesota 2, Chicago 0 Milwaukee 3, Detroit 5 Oakland 2, California 6 Baltimore 3, Kansas City at New York rain. Upcoming schedules list Chicago at Milwaukee, New York at Cleveland, Boston at Milwaukee, Minnesota at Kansas City, Chicago at Texas, California at Oakland. In the West Midland league Amarillo leads with 36 26 .581, El Paso 33 31 .516, San Antonio 26 36 .419, Midland 25 39 .391. East Division shows Memphis 35 26 .574, Alexandria 34 29 .540, Arkansas 34 30 .531, Shreveport 28 35 .444. Final scores Shreveport 5 Midland 4 in 11 innings, Alexandria 5 El Paso 1, Memphis 4 San Antonio 8, and Amarillo 6 Arkansas 4.
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Gratitude for Aluminum Bats Donation to Little League Team
Sincere thanks to Mr. Luis Telles and the Popular Grocery for aluminum bats donated to our Little League team. Your support is appreciated, The Missions and Coaches, Arnulfo Granado.
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Punts Baskets and Bases Highlight Baseball and Football Notes
Punts baskets and bases cover Cepeda’s fourth homer in a 9-7 loss to the Phillies as he nears Berra on the all time list plus previews of the 12th Annual Coaches All American football game and upcoming all star events while Major League leaders chase batting home run and strikeout marks through Wednesday with Rud in batting and Seaver in strikeouts leading bets in the NL and AL races
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