Ruth Would Root for Aaron in Public and Private Hearts
A reminiscence on Babe Ruth’s character and legacy, noting his public support for Hank Aaron breaking the home run record, while privately acknowledging Ruth’s own contagious humor and fierce pride. The piece recalls Ruth’s hitting feats, personal warmth, and a famous mispronounced name anecdote.
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New York
Kate Ruth
Hank Aaron
Atlanta
Carrryover
Babe Ruth
Aaron
Ruth
Carlton Cashes Shutout For Phillies In Pittsburgh
Steve Carlton hurled a six hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 1 0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bob Boone and John McSherry helped preserve the shutout with a seventh inning miscue by the umpire that allowed two runners to reach. Carlton moved to 10 11 on the season and lowered his ERA under 4.60. Luzinski drove in the sole run with a fourth inning single followed by a walk to Del Unser and Boone's RBI single. Other NL results saw the Cubs edge the Cardinals 3 1 and the Expos sweep the Mets 1 0 and 52 in 10 innings, while the Dodgers beat the Giants 5 2 and the Braves topple the Astros 3 0. In the AL, Jim Bibby pitched a no hitter as Texas shut out Oakland 5 0, Boston beat New York 4 3, and Detroit downed Baltimore 4 3. Rick Re nschol limited Gibson to five hits as the Cubs moved within 1 1/2 games of the Cardinals in the NL East.
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Steve Carlton
Bob Boone
John McSherry
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Carlton
Boone
McSherry
Cy Young
Danny Ozark
Vic Davalillo
Rafiner
Dave Cash
Mike Schmidt
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Bob Moose
Luzinski
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Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
Cincinnati
San Diego
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Nohitter
Jim Bibby
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Rick Renschel
Bob Gibson
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Cardinals
Whitely Lackman
Gibson
Louis
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Lockman
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Twins
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Sy Lous
Abrit Warhol
Joan Stzermorets
Iehrman Ibraelton
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Clarketh
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Tom Hetzel
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Tex
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Clarence Campbell
National Hockey League
Aid
Marc Lalonde
Canada
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Westchester
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Dodgers Fall Behind Giants After Late Homers
Gary Lopes hit a seventh inning homer to cut the deficit to 3-2, then Lopes again tied it with a fifth inning shot as Ferguson added a seventh inning homer. Osteen closed strong for the Giants, retiring the last seven Dodgers in order and fanning Bonds in the eighth. The Dodgers head to San Francisco for a weekend series before trips to San Diego.
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Gary Matthews
Lopes
Ferguson
Pavillion
Osteen
Giants
Inc
Bonds
Dodgers
San Francisco
Ames
San Diegn
Los Angeles
Falfraneiscg
Abe Hb Fonds
Ketel
Jtat Foenmsas
Pacioreh
Holfitie
Dts
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Norwalk and Lakewood win on opening Pony Sectional night
Norwalk edged South Torrance 4-3 and Lakewood defeated Long Beach 5-2 at Whaley Park. Norwalk faces Long Beach tonight for a shot at meeting Lakewood on Wednesday for the title, with Columpist Wank Hollingworth on vacation.
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North Norwalk
Lakewood
Whaley Park
Norwalk
South Torrance
Long Beach
Columpist
Wank Hollingworth
Americans sweep day one at Helsinki track meet
Jim Bolding wins 400 meter hurdles in 49.2 seconds, Ari Salin second. Chuck Smith takes 190 meter dash as Raimo Vilen trails. Dwight Stones takes high jump 7 feet 7 inches. Feuerbach dominates shot put. Dick Quax shocks Viren to win 5,000 meters in 13:27.2. Tad Dixon takes 1,600 meters in 3:37.5.
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Helsinki
UPT
Jim Bolding
Chuck Smith
Dwight Stones
al Seuerbach
Bolding
Oklahoma City
Finland
Ari Salin
Chariéy
Stones
Fenerbach
Pacific Coast Club
Long Beach
Dick Quax
New Zealand
Lasse Viren
Dave Bedford
London
Bedford
Viren
Quax
T Ried
Tad Dixon
Ben Jipcho
Kenya
Dave Wattle
Greed
John Walker
Rick Wohlhuter
Chicago
Hannu Sittonen
Russia
Tannis Lassis
Seppo Hovinen
Bill Schmidt
Indian tennis champ Amritraj foils Riggs hustler in shop set
Vijay Amritraj, fresh Volvo International winner, recalls a Las Vegas pro shop hustle by Bobby Riggs. The match offered $25 for one set with harsh rules, ended when Riggs withdrew and Amritraj earned a tour victory later that weekend. Connors advised caution, predicting bigger stakes ahead.
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UPI
Vijay Amritraj
Amritraj
Pancho Segura
Las Vegas
Jimmy Connors
Roscoe Tanner
Jimmy
Amritray
Anand
Mr. Hustle
Bobby Riges
Hemond Named New GM for White Sox
Roland Hemond, formerly player personnel director, was appointed general manager and vice president of the Chicago White Sox on Monday, succeeding Stu Halcomb who resigned last week amid a power clash with field manager Chuck Tanner. Owner John Allyn said Halcomb resigned with regret and would assume duties of chief executive, while Hemond, 42, will not have full executive power.
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Roland Hemond
Chicago White Sox
Stu Halcomb
John Allyn
Hemon
Halcomb
Allyn
White Sox
Holcomb
Chuck Tanner
Hemond
Tanner
Honolulu
Angels
Lakers Wilt Chamberlain allegedly owned Harlem nightclub partner
The August Reader's Digest alleges Lakers star Will Chamberlain long owned a Harlem nightclub in a 50 50 partnership with convicted gambler James Pete McDougall. Digest reporter George Denison says NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy declined comment and Chamberlain refused to respond.
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Will’ Chamberlain
Harlem
Chamberlain
Wilt
Paradise
James
Pete) McDougall
Prefontaine Wilt
Digest
George Denison
Denison
Natonal Basketball Assn
Walter Kennedy
Desison
States No 12 discus tossers bound for LBSU
Dan Gardner and Ken Cowl signed letters of intent to enroll at Long Beach State in September. Gardner posted 163 feet at Jogan High and 172 feet to win the state title at Chabot JC. Cow threw 182 11 at Castro Valley High and 110 feet at Chabot to take second in state points.
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Ken Cowl
Long Beach State
Gardner
Jogan High
Hayward
Chabot JC
Cow
Castro Valley High
Chabot
Towl
Whittier and Palos Verdes Triumph in Legion Play
Whittier and Palos Verdes advanced in the American Legion district bracket after narrow and decisive wins. Whittier beat Aviation 22 to 0 while Palos Verdes routed Culver City 9 to 0 at Harbor College. Tonight Whittier faces El Segundo at 6 30 and Lakewood meets Palos Verdes at 4 40 at Blgir Field.
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Palos Verdes
American Legion District
Harbor College
Aviation
Culver City
el Segundo
Lakewood
Blgir Field
Larniberti
Downey Beats Long Beach Advance In Colt Sectional Play
Downey eliminated Long Beach with a 21 victory at Blair Field and moves to a Wednesday game against undefeated Hossmoor at Quigley Field in Commerce. Dan Carfino doubled in the first inning, and Nick Ananias scored the winning run in the fifth on an error.
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Long Beach
Blair Field
Hossmoor
Quigley Field
Commerce
Dan Carfino
Nick Ananias
Iti Fannienas
Tae Aid
Thompson and Lucas spark U.S. cagers win big
In Warsaw, U S college stars led by 6 4 forward David Thompson of North Carolina State with 22 points and Maurice Lucas of Marquette with 20 propelled a 97 to 64 exhibition victory over Poland. The lineup and details reflect an intense early display by the United States team in a overseas workout.
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David Thompson
Collegians
Pooland
Thompson
North Carolina State
Maurice Lucas
Marquette
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