Dodgers Push Lead On Reds In Tight NL West Race
The Dodgers, 12 games ahead of the Reds, begin a homestand at Dodger Stadium facing the Astros and Giants in a 19 game run. Tommy John opposes Dave Roberts as LA targets attendance boosts and continued division dominance.
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Lynwood Wins Coast Colt Championship at Los Alamitos
Lynwood defeats Downey 11 3 in the Coast District Colt League final as Nandy Mullins pitches a two hitter and drives in two runs. John Leone adds three RBIs for the winners while sectionals start tonight at Blair Field.
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Police Stars Edge LBPD in Blair Field Benefit Game
Lance Dutton scored the winning run on a seventh inning wild pitch to lift the Police League All Stars past the Long Beach Police Department 4 to 3 at Blair Field in a charity game. Dutton reached on an error then advanced via a single, stole second, and scored on consecutive wild pitches with Manuel Campos earning the win.
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Cosell Calls Dolphins Plays in Mock Drill Parody
Howard Cosell dressed in a Dolphins uniform directed a mock practice as part of a film segment. He quizzed staff and players on handoffs and plays, joking with offensive coach Carl Tasell and remarking on his own influence, in a playful exchange that mocked football strategy.
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Eagles gain from Gabriel trade as Reaves learns from veteran
In Chester, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback John Reaves learns from Roman Gabriel after the Rams swap. Coach Mike McCormack says Gabriel will lift the offense and mentor Reaves, who calls their time together a football seminar at Widener College. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Gary Nolan is activated after arm trouble and slated to start Sunday vs San Diego.
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NFLPA to decide Rentzel action amid marijuana case
NFL Players Association executive director Ra Garvey prepared to outline the union line on Lance Rentzel after the commissioner suspended Rentzel for the 1974 season following a marijuana conviction tied to an earlier probation. Garvey, in Washington, was to meet with Rams rep Tom Mack at the training camp in California as Garvey already toured West Coast camps.
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Puttemans Wins Two Mile Race in Tight Finish
Emiel Puttemans of Bel Bitum surged past Kenya's Ben Jipeno in the stretch to win the two mile race in 4 16.4, the second best time.
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Lakewood Triumphs Peterson Then Falls In Tie Breaker
Lakewood edged Peterson 2-0 to tie for Harbor League American Legion crown but lost a coin flip, determining the league’s first place team. Pitcher Floyd Chiffer hurled a three hitter with seven strikeouts, while Kevin Matoi allowed two hits for the losers. In the second inning, Kelly Mills doubled, stole third, and scored on John Flannery’s double as Flannery later scored on Matoi’s misplay. Lakewood faces Palos Verdes and Shua Duis Aviation in tournament play at Blair Field Saturday.
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Bonds Named Best Player in America by Sparky Anderson
In Kansas City, Sparky Anderson calls Bobby Bonds the best player in America as Bonds leads the All-Star game with a standout performance for the San Francisco Giants. Johnny Bench praises Bonds, while Bonds accepts the MVP designation with humility after hitting a long homer at Royals Stadium.
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Angels to Lead With Aces In Texas Series
Dallas report shows the Angels with 61 games left to climb from a seven game gap to the league leading A s. Fourteen games are against the Texas Rangers as the Angels face the Rangers in a two night doubleheader at Arlington Stadium before a 26,000 crowd. Nolan Ryan faces Jim Bibby in the opener while Bill Singer meets David Clyde in the nightcap.
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Braves offer cash for home run balls hit by Aaron
Atlanta announces fans can win money by returning home run balls hit by Hank Aaron during home games. Payout scales with career totals, starting at 70 for his first homer and rising to 3102 for his 72nd, with more milestones along the way.
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