Tovar delivers tiebreaking hit to lift Texas in 12th
Cesar Tovar signaled to teammates that a hit would win the game and delivered a single off Doyle Alexander in the 12th, driving home Joe Lovito for the winning run. John Odom earned a 4-0 shutout for Cleveland against Kansas City with support from Boog Powell Lowenstein and Alan Ashby. Thurman Munson drove in three for New York in a win over Minnesota as Ed Figueroa silenced Detroit. Billy Williams had four hits and three RBIs for Oakland against Milwaukee.
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Braves Edge Giants In Port Lavaca Teen League
The Braves defeated the Giants 5-4 as Jon Adame and Charles Cobos produced key fourth inning hits. Cobos earned the win, Adame and Cobos each had three hits, Sumpter added two triples, and Villareal two doubles. Kveton had two Giants base hits as the Giants rallied with three fourth inning runs. Braves remain undefeated with a third straight win.
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Yogi Berra’s son drawn in first round draft
AP report notes Yogi Berra would need a letter from Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to congratulate his son Dale on being chosen in the first round of the free agent draft. Dale Berra, 18, was picked by the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the Mets had selected a catcher. Dale showed a .520 season with 52 hits in 100 at bats, 10 homers, and has college offers in football and baseball. Jim Busby Jr. and Danny Goodwin also feature among the draft highlights.
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Indians pick Rice star Mike Macha in draft
Victoria High School graduate and Rice Owls MVP Mike Macha was chosen by the Cleveland Indians in the fifth round of the free agent draft. The 21 year old third baseman said Cleveland will contact him about a contract after notifying him of the selection. He noted he was surprised by the Indians draft decision.
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Koosman blanks Astros as Mets rely on Ryan influence
In a 1-0 win over Houston, Jerry Koosman pitched five hitters and credited Nolan Ryan for the performance after seeing Ryan's no hitter. The game featured other NL action with Philadelphia beating San Diego 7-2 and Pittsburgh 2-1 over Cincinnati, while Dodgers edged Expos 3-0.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Games Summary
Baseball standings listed with Wednesday results San Francisco 1 Chicago 7 Philadelphia 7 San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 0 Los Angeles 3 Montreal 0 New York 1 Houston 0 St Louis 5 Atlanta 2 Thursday shows Houston 6 New York 7 San Francisco 3 Chicago 5 New York at Atlanta Friday schedule includes Atlanta at New York Chicago at Cincinnati San Diego at Montreal Los Angeles at Philadelphia St Louis at Houston
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NBA considers center jump removal and third official
The NBA may drop center jumps and add a third official next season. Exhibition trials and a possible 1975 76 season adoption were discussed at Board of Governors meetings. McGinnis and Erving, co MVPs from the ABA, featured in the agenda with Red Auerbach and Eddie Gottlieb announcing the changes.
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National Basketball Association
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NBA Board of Governors
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Red Auerbach
Eddie Gottlieb
Ziegler and Partners Win Kemper Pro Am Tourney
In Charlotte NC Ziegler with amateurs Stan Mikita Bryan O Leary and C Jonas posted a best ball 53 to win the Kemper Pro Am at Quail Hollow. Ziegler's team earned 750 dollars while Ed Sneed shot 67 to win the individual title and also 750 dollars.
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League Leaders in National and American Leagues
The Associated Press reports batting leaders with names like Watson Hin Sanguillen Bench and Ce deno in the National League and Carew Lynn Munson Rivers McRae Horton Bonds R Jackson in the American League. Key pitching leaders include Mes sersmith Sutton Runie Kaat Blyleven and Ryan with high strikeout totals and low ERAs.
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Beachcombers take lead in Summer Mixed Bowling League
Beachcombers win week to top standings in Summer Mixed Bowling League. High games and series led by Buck Brogger Brad Tanner Estell Smith Lloyd Cody Jim Chatelle Bob Hochstein and Bettye Massoletti, with notable splits and a 9-10 split by several bowlers. Standings show Beachcomber 1’s leading, followed by Team 2 Team 3 and others with varying records.
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Delores Canion
Doris Freeman
Sandra Heck
Dee Pelzner
Jokers win big to stay atop Zone 2 in Slo-Pitch
Jokers rolled to a 31-6 win over Ted's Lounge aided by an 11-run third inning. Ronny Silvia Darrell Kemper and Jerry Darilik homered, Leonard Kurtz added two doubles and a triple as Beachcombers beat Air Force 14-6 and John Dodd Pharmacy plus V F W won in women's league.
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Three Steers picked in draft by MLB teams
UT stars Jim Gideon Blair Stouffer Rick Bradley and Terry Wright join MLB draft selections. Rangers Giants Astros Phillies all tabbed Texas players plus high school stars Arthur Miles Sammy Welborn and others with multiple rounds and positions noted.
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San Francisco Giants
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Terry Wright
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Indonesia Upsets Britain to Reach Uber Cup Final
Indonesia defeated Britain 5-2 to reach the Uber Cup finals, earning the right to face defending champion Japan on Friday. The tie set up a clash between national teams in Jakarta as the women’s badminton event moved toward the championship.
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