Aaron drives two homers as Braves split doubleheader with Padres
Hank Aaron, 39, hit two home runs, one in each game, to help the Atlanta Braves split a Sunday doubleheader with San Diego 6-4 in the opener and 6-2 in the nightcap. The feats keep Aaron chipping toward Babe Ruth's career record, as he trails Ruth by 31 homers with Ruth at 714.
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Pecos Eagles Tie District Title After 10-0 Win
Pecos Eagles rout Monahans Loboes 10-0 to clinch a share of the district lead. The victory gives Pecos a 9-2 district record as Ker- ... continues the chase for the title.
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Smith wins first in World Championship of Tennis
Dallas report notes Stan Smith defeats Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 to claim the $50,000 first prize at the World Championship of Tennis final. Ashe receives $20,000 as runner-up before 8,500 spectators, amid controversy over a first-serve call and rebound.
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Morley wins first at Shreveport golf classic
Mike Morley a four year veteran captures the $4 000 top prize at the Shreveport Golf Classic finishing with a five under 276 after a final round 68 to overtake Canadian John Morgan who ends eighth Morgan’s late surge falls short as Morley leads by as much as nine under par across the four rounds.
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Azcue Powers Brewers Past Shreveport for 7-6 Win
San Antonio beat Shreveport 7-6 in the Texas Baseball League as Joe Azcue delivered two doubles and two singles with three RBIs. Jeff Newman hit a two run homer, Rick Sawyer earned the win, and the victory cut Sun Kings’ lead to 2½ games with El Paso idle.
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Brewers Shade Detroit With 10th-Inning Win
Milwaukee moves within one game of first in the AL East after Dave May belts a 10th inning homer for a 6-5 victory over Detroit. Gorman Thomas Tim Johnson and Don Money spark a five-run fifth, May adds eighth homer of season. Detroit ties in ninth before May again delivers.
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Controversial Tolan homer sinks Astros 2-0 in Dome
Cincinnati's Bobby Tolan hit a fourth inning homer ruled fair by umpire Augie Donatelli, breaking a scoreless duel with Ken Forsch as the Reds beat Houston 2-0. Billingham pitched four hits for the win while Joe Morgan contributed three singles and scored in the eighth. Conerly, seating with his wife, received the controversial ball, later joked about returning it to Forsch.
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Hagler turns pro after AAU boxing win in Brockton
Marvin Hagler a 20 year old southpaw, named outstanding fighter at the 85th National AAU championships, vows to go pro. He will debut next Friday in a four round bout vs Don Melosh at Brockton High School after two knockouts and two decisions en route to the 165 pound title. Other champions crowned include Sandoval, Rozelle, Hess, Pryor, and Barker.
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U S Cup team tops Mexico in NA Zone final
The United States men's David Cup team finished 4-1 over Mexico in the NA Zone final and heads home optimistic about facing Chile on its home courts for the first time in 2 1/2 years. Erik Van Dillen and Tom Gorman won the doubles. Harold Solomon, Dick Stockton, and Solomon again earned singles wins.
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Racing at Aqueduct Offers Wagers on Fourth Sixth and Eighth
Thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct features wagering opportunities in the fourth, sixth and eighth races. Fans may place bets across these key numbered events as the program unfolds.
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Rangers Coast Past A's 7-2 Behind Siebert Comeback
Sonny Siebert returned after eight weeks and allowed only three hits over five innings as Texas powered to a 7-2 triumph over Oakland. Jeff Burroughs hit a two-run homer, Darold Knowles allowed two runs in relief, and Vic Harris collected three hits in a multi-hit night. Herzog praised Siebert's control and warned of cautious workload to protect his arm. The Rangers seized a 5-0 lead, then held on as Gogolewski earned the save.
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