Astros win on Cedeno grand slam against Dodgers
Cesar Cedeno's pop fly with the bases loaded in the fifth inning turned into a grand slam as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3. The ball deflected off Jim Lefebvre's glove after a collision with Billy Buckner, allowing Cedeno to score all the way around. Dodgers starter Claude Osteen was pitching with a slim lead when the play happened.
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Rebels Rally to Sweep Charlotte twin bill 2-1 2-1
Ashe ville received help from Montgomery Rebels who beat Charlotte 2-1 in both games of a doubleheader with Ike Blessitt homering in each contest. Fred Holdsworth and Don Leshnook combined on the mound for Montgomery as Charlotte faltered.
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Eagles and Alpine prepare for final pre season scrimmage
The Pecos Eagles host Alpine Bucks at Rotary Field for a 6 pm scrimmage. The team beat Arte sia NM 3 TDs last Friday while holding the Bulldogs to one TD. They open the season September 10 against El Paso Irvin at Rotary Field.
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Cowboys and Colts Meet in Exhibition as Injuries Bite
Dallas and Baltimore, Super Bowl rivals, meet in Memorial Stadium with both teams missing key players. A national TV audience will see rookies and fringe men as Tom Matte, Jerry Logan, Jim Duncan, and John Unitas sit out or are doubtful. Earl Morrall to start at QB for Baltimore. Dallas to use Craig Morton and Roger Laubach.
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Evert and Connors Open With First Round Wins
Teen stars Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors advanced in the U S Open with two set wins in the first round. Connors noted his Pancho Segura coaching and birthday victory mood while Evert credited early guidance from her father as she defeated Edda Buding 6 1 6 1.
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Salami Play Ignites National League Roundup
In a brash exchange Houston manager Harry Walker dismissed the play as not an error and star Bob Watson quipped it was the all-time salami. The official scorer recorded a different outcome, tempering the moment.
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Duane Thomas Grievance Seeks Free Agent Status With NFL
Duane Thomas, Cowboys running back on the inactive list after a trade to Boston was called off, filed a grievance with the NFL for free agent status. His attorney Al Ross alleges verbal promises of a raise by Cowboys official Gil Brandt that were not fulfilled, with a 10 day bargaining window before Commissioner Rozelle's final ruling.
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Speedy Crown Tops Hambletonian Trotters Title
Speedy Crown trained by Beissinger won the Hambletonian classic in straight heats 1 57 2 5 and 1 59 1 5 earning 64885. The colt bred by Mrs Beissinger from Speedy Scot overcame a Hoot Speed challenge as the lethal pace set by the favorite fell short.
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Texas Hunters Split on Unplugged Shotguns Rules
State regulations on unplugged shotguns for non migratory birds vary by county and regulatory authority. West of the Pecos Reeves and other counties may allow unplugged shotguns for quail if plugged to three shells for dove. Migratory birds still require three shell capacity.
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Lolich Wins 22nd as Tigers blank Indians 7-0
Detroit’s Walt Mlchorth… wait.
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