Pirates stretch winning streak to eleven
The Pittsburgh Pirates extended their streak to 11 wins as Luke Walker pitched a one hitter in a 7-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers completing a doubleheader sweep. Manager Danny Murtaugh expressed doubt about Walker reclaiming a regular rotation spot despite the win. Joe Ferguson hit a first major league homer in the ninth. The crowd of 48,230 marked the largest at the new park. Other games saw Giants, Reds, Cardinals, Phillies, and Cubs winning in varied fashion.
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Mullens Drops Doubleheader to Logan in District Prep
Mullens Post 106 enters the District Tournament at 4 5 after a double defeat to Logan on Sunday. Logan won 3 1 in the opener and 6 5 in the nightcap as Mullens scored late in both games but could not rally for a win. Willis pitched the first game for Logan and Pritchard started the second before relief.
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Baseball Tonight Probables and Schedule Across Leagues
Listings show today's probable pitchers for eight games including Baltimore at Oakland Dobson 11 4 Milwaukee Lopez 2 3 Boston Tiant 0 3 Chicago Magnuson 1 1 John 8 10 at New York Stottlemyre 9 8 Hardin 0 1 plus night games Detroit Lolich 14 6 at Kansas City Rooker 1 6 Minnesota Perry 12 8 at Washington Brown 2 2 Cleveland McDowell 8 9 at California Clark 2 0 and multiple night matchups. Saturday results include Kansas City 7 Cleveland 2 and Boston 13 Milwaukee 11 with rain interrupted second game.
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Donohue Wins Second Double Victory Weekend
United Press International reports Mark Donohue earned a rare double win by taking the Trans American sedan race at Elk Hart Lake Wisconsin and the USAC 200 mile championship at Michigan International Speedway. The feat followed a similar July 4 weekend double.
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United Press International
Mark Donohue
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Donohue Dominates Pocono as Unser Slips in USAC Race
Dan Donohue led the Pocono 500 field with sick engine trouble sidelining Al Unser who had early control. Donohue, averaging 144.898 mph, widened his USAC title bid while Billy Vukojevic and Roger McCluskey followed on the same lap. Also, Javelin's lead in the Trans-American series grew with a Road America win over George Follmer in a Mustang.
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Early Baseball Scores From Our City Stadium Night
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The Open Stance and Batting Style Through Baseball History
The article traces the foot in the bucket stance from early players to modern stars. It notes Al Simmons popularized the open stance with power while Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente followed a similar approach though less extreme. The piece contrasts traditional cautious stances with aggressive, power oriented batting methods.
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Simmons
Roberto Clemente
Pirates
Olderman praises Gil McDougalds disciplined swing
Olderman highlights Gil McDougald of the Yankees as an example of extreme discipline at the plate. He notes McDougald widens his field of vision and adjusts his stride to hit the pitch location. He adds intimidation by a pitcher can cause a batter to freeze or retreat from the plate.
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Kekich Hurls 1-Hitter As Yanks Sweep White Sox
Mike Kekich pitched a one hitter in a 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox to complete a doubleheader sweep for the New York Yankees. Ron Swoboda sparked the opener with a ninth inning run-scoring single.
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Rochester Red Wings Rout Winnipeg Whips 17-4
Rochester pelted Winnipeg for 17 runs on 16 hits as Bill Burbach allowed eight hits in a strong start. Hutto crushed a three run homer, Crowley added a two run shot, and Coggins hit a solo homer as Rochester routed Winnipeg 17-4. In IL action Louisville beat Tidewater 6-1 and Richmond defeated Charleston 8-4.
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