Astros Take One From Pirates In Weekend Duel
Associated Press reports Houston beat Pittsburgh to take a 3-0 lead in the first inning of Sunday’s scheduled doubleheader opener before losing 9-6. Bull Virdon, managing the Astros, noted the Pirates’ nine-run, 14-hit reply led by Bob Robertson and Dave Parker. The nightcap was washed out in the third inning with the game tied 2-2 and will be made up after the regular season if it affects the pennant race.
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Pirates Take Command In NL Race After Friday Actions
Dooley's Wor league standings show the Pirates four games ahead of Phillies and Cardinals with five up on the Mets. Giants beat Phillies 5-4 as Montefusco sets rookie strikeout record and delivers tiebreaking triple. Cardinals top Reds 5-3, Dodgers down Mets 5-2, Cubs outslug Braves 9-8 in 10 innings, Padres blank Expos 6-0. Brent Strom hurls three hitters for Expos win. McCovey homers for Giants.
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A's rally past Red Sox as Jackson drives five runs
In a showdown of AL leaders, Reggie Jackson powered the Oakland A's to an 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox, driving in five with a two-run double and an RBI single. Rollie Fingers hurled key relief as Oakland widened its West lead to seven games while Boston's East edge over Baltimore narrowed.
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Baseball Standings Show American League Confusion
Fragmented standings mix teams Boston Baltimore Cleveland New York Chicago Milwaukee and other clubs with scattered scores and notes. The text includes erratic game results, player mentions, and weekend schedules, rendering a jumbled snapshot of the league standings and upcoming matchups.
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A&M eyeing two offenses in 1975 offense switch
Texas A&M offensive coordinator Tom Wilson plans to blend the wishbone with the I formation to boost the 1975 offense. Bellard installed the two-attack system after expanding from the wishbone, citing added threats and versatility. The Aggies aim to improve passing and option plays while competing for the starting quarterback job among Shipman Walker and Jay.
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