Phillies surge and Pirates stumble in tight NL race
In September pressure mounts as the Phillies win their third straight, edging Montreal 3-2 behind Tony Taylor’s key fifth inning hit to build a six-game lead on Pittsburgh. The Pirates drop 4-3 to the Mets, their fourth loss in 19 games, as New York scores twice in the ninth. Dodgers beat Reds 9-0 behind Tommy John’s 5-1 lifetime mark against Cincinnati, stalling Reds’ NL West push. Giants top Padres 7-6 with Bobby Murcer delivering two-run homers for the Giants and Padres rallying late.
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Doug DeCinces
Dennis Martinez
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Rangers
Jerry Remy
California
Paul Hartzell
Pecos Eagles Aim for Third Win in Clash with Lamesa
District 2-AAA action features Pecos Eagles hosting the 0-2 Lamesa Golden Tornadoes with Pecos riding a 2-0 start and a two-year win streak over Lamesa. The matchup leads a slate that includes Andrews versus Brownfield and Fort Stockton versus Lubbock Dunbar, plus Mona Hans vs El Paso Andress. Historical notes recount Pecos’ 3-3 series split with Lamesa over eight meetings under coach Jerry Millsapps, with Pecos seeking another victory after recent dominant showings. Kickoff at 8 p.m. adjusts the schedule from earlier plans.
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Royals and Phillies Poised for 1976 World Series Showdown
At the All-Star break the Royals led the American League with a 51 31 record and atop the West while the Phillies led the NL East at 96 25. The Yankees were 50 31 in the AL East, suggesting a possible best three of five playoff between KC and Philly.
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Blalock eyes big win after Civitan triumph
Jane Blalock, 31, tops the 21st Dallas Civitan Women's Golf Tournament with a 205 total on rounds of 67 67 71 to earn $7,000 and move toward the $100,000 plateau in Ladies PGA winnings. Kathy Whitworth finishes second at 214, Sally Little and Susie McAllister tied for third at 217. Judy Rankin and Sandra Post tied for fifth at 218.
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Tokyo
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Sally Little
Susie McAllister
Judy Rankin
Sandra Post
Hamill begins Ice Capades nine month tour tonight
Olympic champion Dorothy Hamill kicks off a nine month Ice Capades tour hitting 20 U.S. cities. She aims to skate near peak each night while adjusting to the professional circuit its regular schedule and spotlight. Teammate Juanita Visconti notes the challenge of varied rinks and audiences as Hamill settles into life on tour.
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Pro tennis doubles tourney resumes after three months
In The Woodlands Texas AP reports the $100000 U S Professional Tennis Doubles Championships open with the Italian Open postponed final set to be completed here. Third seeded Sherwood Steward and Freddie McNair face Lito Alvarez and Tom Gorman in first day action while Gottfried and Ramirez the top seeds meet Ross Case and Geoff Masters. Other first round matches include Orantes and Gilbert vs Bengston and McManus Rabin and Warwick vs Drysdale and Ball and Ashe and Ralston vs Brown and Menon. Top prize is $30000.
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