Gladiator mentality lives on in modern sports violence
Texas sport columnist notes rising on-field and sideline incidents across leagues. He cites the Atlanta San Francisco clash, Pete’s near mob mauling, baseball bench clearing, Cosmos crowd trouble and a NASL probe, arguing arenas still stage gladiator shows with big paydays and big passions.
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Baseball Standings and Weekly Results Roundup
National League East standings show Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago New York St Louis Montreal with tight margins. West leaders Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Atlanta Houston trail as schedule lists Monday Tuesday and Wednesday games across the league with multiple matchups and pitcher notes.
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Bench Drives Up RBI Pace As Reds Top Braves
Johnny Bench in early season form with four RBIs lifting Cincinnati to an 8-4 win over Atlanta. Bench hit his 15th homer and added a run-producing double while moving to 61 RBIs through 70 games. Bench also described why occasional moves from catcher to left field help his swing.
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Ali vows last fight in Malaysia as retirement hangs
Muhammad Ali warned Malaysia may witness his final bout and his retirement. Manager Andy Smith noted Bugner’s workout as promoter for a potential third Joe Frazier match looms at an estimated eight million dollars. Ali said he is 99 percent sure to retire, plans to spend more time with family, make movies and lecture after a 15 year pro career.
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Ali Eyes Retirement On Top After Losses And Privacy Strain
The 33 year old boxer, tied to Nation of Islam, says he plans to quit on top after 47 wins and 2 losses, fearing more injuries. He cites privacy loss as a factor in ending a 21 year career, while critics urge fans to give fighters space ahead of their next bout.
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Little League finals revise schedule in district shift
Port Lavaca Little Leaguers move from Eastern Division to join District 27 for a 10 team tournament July 14 22, following Williamsport recommendations. Goliad withdraws protesting the format change. Port Lavaca faces Victoria Zone 2 July 16 8 p.m. at Santleben Field. Semis July 18 at Scott and Santleben. Final July 22 at Scott.
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Graham wins U S Open after tense playoff at Medinah
Lou Graham, 37, calmly captures the 75th Open in an 18 hole playoff over John Mahaffey at Medinah. Graham, noted for steady play and a key par save on the eighth, becomes the U S Open champion in a dramatic finish as Mahaffey laments missed putts and a late miscue.
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Saltwater fishing improves as Victoria event yields big catches
Contestants in the Victoria Saltwater Sportsmen's tournament at Indianola reported good fishing with a five-fish limit. Anglers pulled in large gafftop and jackfish and sandsharks while redfish bit heavily at Powderhorn Lake. Trout and reds moved into surf and jetties as harbors praised the pleasant conditions.
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Betting odds and rain stall Wimbledon day two
Wimbledon introduces a betting tent near the center court while rain delays continue. Connors and Evert remain favorites with 6-4 odds as matches proceed. upsets surface with Ray Ruffels defeating Vitas Gerulaitis. Navratilova and Evert receive byes in the first round as women start play amid shared spotlight with the rain-plagued men.
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Howard Beach
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Medich and Singer Struggles Mark Yankees Orioles Losses
Doc Medich and Bill Singer each endured rough outings as New York beat Baltimore 6-1 while California fell 1-0 to Texas in 13 innings. Oakland, Cleveland, and Milwaukee won, with Thurman Munson powering the Yankees and other AL results shaping the pennant chase.
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Rain Delays Hit Texas League Schedule With Doubleheaders
Louisiana summer rains forced two postponements and sparked multiple doubleheaders in the Texas League. West Division leader Shreveport was idle against El Paso while Lafayette, atop the TL East, faced Alexandria. Midland beat rival club 9-4 as Mike Sember collected three hits and four RBIs.
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