Reds Win Rookies Lead Giants To 5-3 Victory
Willie Stargell starred as the Pirates defeated the Braves 5-3 with key moments involving Roberto Clemente. Alston faced a bullpen decision, choosing to walk Clemente to pitch to Stargell with two out and a runner on second as the game tied late. Stargell led the league with 11 homers and 26 RBIs while Clemente added four RBIs.
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Pirates edge Mets in high scoring NL results
In a 7-5 Pirates win, a 400 foot shot off centerfield sealed the game while Stargell praised Alston's move. Mets beat Cards as Kranepool drove in three with two singles and a double. Perez and Bench power Reds past Astros and Padres. Foster 4 hits as Giants top Braves. Santo delivers for Cubs against Expos. Hands hurls five hitter in Montreal defeat.
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Major League Leaders from United Press International
National League batting leaders include Stargell Pitt with 11 and Aaron Atl with 8, plus Bench Cin Cepeda Atl Colbert SD and Bonds SF with 6. American League leaders list Oliva Minne White NY and Bando Oak with 5, seven tied with 4. Batting totals show Pitt 26 RBIs with Aaron Mays 18 and Torre 17, Colbert 16. AL leaders Killebrew 20 Yastrzemski 19 Northrup 18 Johnson Balls and Bando 17. Pitching leaders feature Upshaw Ad 51 Seaver NY 40 Carlton StL 41, nine tied with 3. AL Blue Oak 5-1 McNally Balt and Siebert Bos 4-0 Lolich Det 4-2, nine tied with 3.
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League standings and Wednesday results in Major Leagues
National League East and American League standings, results from Wednesday including Boston 10 Milwaukee 3 and Chicago at New York rain, with listed scheduled and probable pitchers for night games across MLB venues.
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Siebert Eyes 1971 LonborgLike Return For Red Sox
Boston relies on power and pitching to defend 1967 pace with Carl Yastrzemski driving in three runs and Sonny Siebert delivering a fifth victory effort. He hit a homer and earned credit as Boston beat Milwaukee 10-3, tying Baltimore for the top AL East spot as the Brewers fall behind early.
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Red Sox
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Five run sixth highlights rout as Petrocelli stars
In AL action Rico Petrocelli supplied the double and a two run single as the Red Sox tallied five in the sixth. A historic triple play by Milwaukee occurred in the third, the first in club history and first at Fenway since 1967. George Scott doubled and Pavletich reached on an error, while Conigliaro hit into a double play before Hegan turned a triple play on Scott.
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Lolich Reaches 135 Pitches in 10 Inning Tigers Win
Detroit lefty Mickey Lolich pitched 135 times over 10 innings in a 2-1 victory against Kansas City. He improved to 4-2 as Dick McCauliffe drove in the deciding run with a 10th inning sacrifice fly. The Royals totaling 10 singles but could not break through, while Lolich escaped a bases loaded jam in the 10th and struck out Lou Piniella.
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Stoco wins Raleigh County Meet with 14 titles
Stoco thinclads clinched their 14th Raleigh County League title in 15 seasons at Van Meter Stadium led by Paul Christian who set league records in multiple field events. Trap Hill finished second with notable wins by Hall in discus and 220 yard dash, while Marsh Fork trailed. First places: Stoco 13, Trap Hill 4, Marsh Fork 0. high scorer Paul Christian with 19 percent points.
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Record field for 97th Kentucky Derby draws 21 starters
Horsemen packed the racing secretary's office to enter 21 horses for Saturdays Kentucky Derby with a record 220 nominations and a prize purse near a turf classic high. Impetuosity leads the probable starters alongside Fauzul lah and Canonero IL the lone horse with Derby distance experience. The race offers 189000 total purse with 146500 to the winner amid a field lacking a clear favorite.
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Flying Eagles Grad First Win of Baseball Season
Woodrow Wilson edged Nicholas County Grizzlies 6 5 at Harry Lewin Field to break a five game drought. Beckley overcame a 5 2 deficit with a fifth inning rally sparked by Lawrence Henrys homer and key hits from McDaniel Bragg Halstead and Savino to clinch the win in a twin bill against Oak Hill set for 3 p m today at home.
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WVU Penn State Baseball Game Canceled by Rain
WVU and Penn State postponed their midweek baseball clash at University Park due to rain and wet grounds. The Mountaineers, with a 20-5 record, will end the regular season with a doubleheader at Pitt on Saturday.
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