Mets Sweep Cubs Clinch NL East Lead In Doubleheader
The New York Mets overwhelmed Chicago 9-5 and 6-1 to seize the NL East lead, while Cincinnati beat San Francisco 5-4 as Johnny Bench and Lee May homered late. Moe Miller, Brown, and Seaver starred for New York. Durocher lamented Cubs pitching and hitting.
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Schofield Stars In Red Sox Rally To Beat Orioles
Dick Schofield subbed for the injured Mike Andrews and drilled a bases loaded triple to tie the game and later scored on a sacrifice fly as Boston edged Baltimore 6-5. Murcer homered four times for the Yankees as they split with Cleveland in a twin bill.
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Baseball Standings and Trials Across Leagues
In the American and National Leagues teams chase division leads as Montreal routs Philadelphia 8 0 and New York edges Chicago 9 6. Los Angeles blanks Atlanta 7 0 while Houston earns a 5 4 win over San Diego. Cleveland delivers a brawl filled win over New York 4 4. Oakland edges Kansas City 5 3. Detroit beats Washington 3 2 and Minnesota tops Milwaukee 5 3. Sandy Alomar extends consecutive games reached with a 19 game streak.
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Clay Frazier heavyweight title clash appears likely
Detroit area promoters led by former mayor Jerome Cavanagh confirm plans to stage a heavyweight title fight between Cassius Clay and Joe Frazier. Both Michigan and Washington groups are moving to clear the way for the bout as Clay ends his 15 month layoff and Frazier holds world championship recognition.
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Lu's Missy Hopes for Comeback at Juarez Race Track
Lu's Missy, a two year old from Lubbock Kennel, seeks a return to form in Thursday night's Grade A ninth race at Juarez Race Track. The filly rose from Grade C to Grade A after back to back wins, facing Shady Time, Shorty, Jackie Troubles, and Coco as rivals in a pivotal show of early 1970s racing action.
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Pecos Trans-Pecos Girls Softball Tourney Schedule Set
The Trans-Pecos Girl's Softball Association announces a Pecos tournament Friday and Saturday. Opening games pit Pecos Queens vs Monahans on Field 1 and Pecos Lions vs Kermit on Field 2. Field 1 hosts Pecos Panthers against Midland at 8 p.m. with a final at 10 p.m. Saturday on Field 2. Each home team decided by coin flip. Games have an hour and a half limit due to schedule.
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Golf Caddie Economics and Weather Affect Tour Play
A veteran golfer discusses choosing local students over touring caddies, citing costs and independence. He notes desert courses demand precise yardage checks, weather worsens swings, and even great players struggle in tough conditions.
NCAA Speaker Criticizes Coaches Overreacting on Race
Sacramento State track coach Stan Wright told the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics convention that coaches overreact to issues involving black athletes. He urged dialogue and equal treatment, noting athletes’ ethnic backgrounds and symbols like hair and Afro styles. Wright coached 47 athletes at Sacramento, including 15 black competitors.
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