Astros end Reds winless in Cincinnati to seize first
Astros beat Cincinnati 9-5 to reclaim first place in the NL West as Doug Rader homered and Cesar Cedeno went 4-for-4. Houston exploded for six runs in the third inning, moved to 3-0 against Cincinnati in Cincinnati this season, while Cedeno rose to a league leading .336.
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Two tied after opening round in Western Golf
Journals report R H Sikes and Jim Jamieson tied for the lead at Sunset Ridge after a three under par 68 opening round in the Western Open. Bruce Crampton shot 73, with Opperman Irwin and Weiskopf at 69, while several others posted 70. Sikes revived form after a slow year, aided by vintage clubs from Dutch Harrison.
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Tennessee Bass Tournament leads with 18 pounder catch
In Spring City Tenn a Hot Springs Ark dealer led three day Tennessee Bass Tournament with 18 pounds 7 ounces from nine fish as 196 entrants from 20 states competed.
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Texas League East leaders stumble as midweek games loom
In Thursday action Arkansas beat Midland 6-2 to move into second in the Texas League East while Shreveport outslugged Midland 14-9. San Antonio defeated Memphis 3-0 as John Conzatti fanned 11 on six hits. El Paso crushed Alexandria 12-3, propelled by Tom Jenkins who drove in four. Alexandria falls a half game back.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From The League Update
The standings show East leaders Bast and New York with slim leads and several teams within 12 games of each other. Thursday results include Chicago defeating Milwaukee 5 to 2 with multiple rain delays affecting New York at Cleveland. Friday schedules feature division rivals in key matchups across Detroit Baltimore New York Cleveland Boston Milwaukee Minnesota Kansas City Chicago Texas California Oakland and more.
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DiMaggio Turns to Golf After Baseball Swing Era
The article recalls Joe DiMaggio shifting focus from his famed baseball swing to golf. It notes his 1939 home run against the Philadelphia Athletics as a memorable example of his hitting, while highlighting the transition away from the big league spotlight.
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Wishbone-T to showcase as West favored in Coach All-America
Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks predicts defenses will catch up to the Wishbone-T, signaling more passing and changes in blocking. Bear Bryant says the offense remains potent, though defenses may slow it later. Jack Mildren leads the West at Jones Stadium as the West opens as a touchdown favorite.
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Dempsey Reflects On Life After Boxing At 77
Jack Dempsey, now 77, still draws fans at his Broadway restaurant bearing his name. Once the Roaring Twenties champion, he recalls poverty early in boxing, laments the decline of small clubs, and says he’d do it again for the love of the sport while noting modern heavyweights differ from his era.
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Puzzling Pecos Eagles Football History Revealed
Boarder asks readers to solve questions about Pecos Eagles football history from 1915 to 1971 including wins against Midland College, district titles, top scoring games, and the origin of the Eagles nickname. He invites reader guesses for a future column.
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Allen Tops AL All-Star Ballot as Votes Pass Half Million
Dick Allen of the Chicago White Sox leads American League All-Star voting with over 500000 ballots cast. Norm Cash trails, while Brooks Robinson tops the third-base race and Reggie Jackson leads outfielders. Balloting closes July 15 with starting teams named July 18. The All-Star Game is set for July 25 at Atlanta Stadium. The National League leaders were announced previously, headlined by Henry Aaron and Joe Torre among others.
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Rams may be sold in bizarre three way deal
A three way deal involving Carroll Rosenbloom owning the Baltimore Colts and seeking to acquire the Los Angeles Rams is in negotiation. Rams President Bill Barnes confirms talks ongoing for over a year though he declined comment on a Herald Examiner report. Robert Irsay would move the Rams to Rosenbloom in exchange for franchise stock as part of the complex transaction. In Montreal, Philadelphia outfielders Joe Luis and Bill Robinson were expected to join the Expos for tonight’s game after the Phils sent Byron Browne and Ron Stone to Eugene for the farm club players.
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