Niekro brothers clash as Phil wins 9-4
Braves pitcher Phil Niekro notches his 20th win in a 9-4 victory over brother Joe Niekro as Houston’s NL West hopes dim. Astros drop to 2.5 games behind Cincinnati after the loss while Cincinnati’s win tightens its edge. Joe laments not delivering, Bill Virdon maintains slim chances remain.
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Baseball Scores and Friday Schedule Highlights
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Holmes and Shavers Eye Rematch Title Fight in Las Vegas
A rematch set in Las Vegas features Larry Holmes defending the World Boxing Council heavyweight title against Earnie Shavers. Both fighters anticipate a different outcome this time with Shavers promising an earlier knockout and Holmes predicting another victory inside the 15 round limit.
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Flag Football Results From Monday and Tuesday Play
Monday results include Continental Telephone 14 over Brownlee Hardware 0, Security State 22 over Pete's Chevron 6, San Roman Pearce 6 over Security State 0, and Dairy Queen 34 over H H Production 0. Tuesday features Redigers Pharmacy 12 over Pecos Savings and Loan 0, Mickeys Bar B Q 12 over Harris Lumber 0, Barstow 27 over Yucca Sales 7, Gibson 20 over Pecos Nursing Home 12, Canal Well 28 over H H Production 7.
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Kruger Upsets King At Atlanta Tennis Classic
South African Marise Kruger stunned Billie Jean King 1-6 6-4 6-2 in the Atlanta Tennis Classic second round. Navratilova edged Kiyomura 5-7 6-3 6-2, Evert Lloyd beat Stevens 6-1 6-1, Turnbull defeated Acker 6-3 6-2.
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