Braves celebrate Torre 20th homer in big win
Joe Torre hit his 20th homer as the Braves routed the Astros 7-1 at the Astrodome. Milwaukee added fireworks from the dugout in Torre’s honor while Tony Cloninger earned his 13th win with help from Billy O'Dell. The Braves slugged four doubles and a triple as they push toward the league record pace.
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Astros and Braves Fire Works in Page 12 14 Sports
In a page 12 and 14 sports note, electronic fireworks erupt with each Astros home run while an enemy blast is ignored by flashing tilt. The Braves respond with a counter display showing their own excitement.
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Stengel Undergoes Hip Prosthesis Surgery in New York
Casey Stengel 74 underwent a two hour hip prosthesis operation for a fractured left hip at Roosevelt Hospital. He faces two to three weeks of recovery with limited visitors and possible return to home in California or New York depending on progress.
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U S And Britain Face Off In Little Ryder Cup Preview
UPI reports the United States golf team trails leaders in an 11 nation event in Dalmaho y Scotland. Fred Hawkins shot 72 and Ted Kroll 74 giving the US 146 and a ninth place tie with Japan as Spain leads with 138. England and Scotland tied for second at 141. France’s Ramon Soto and Angel Miguel each shot 69. Scot Eric Brown, a Ryder Cup non-qualifier, joins as guest and has historical dominance in singles.
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The Haig Undergoes Cancer Operation
The Haig Walter Hagen, famed golfer of the 1920s, is in St Vincent's Hospital in New York after throat cancer surgery. The 72-year-old, born in Rochester New York, retired from tournament play in 1939, having won two National Open titles and earned over a million dollars from golf. He had cobalt treatment near Traverse City Michigan before hospital admission on July 15 and a tracheotomy to aid breathing. The hospital reported his condition as satisfactory Tuesday night.
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Baseball Standings and Results Roundup
American League and National League standings are listed with wins losses and percentages for Minnesota Los Angeles Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Milwaukee San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Los Angeles St Louis Washington Chicago Boston Houston Kansas City New York. Tuesday results include Kansas City over Boston 7 3 and Detroit over New York 3 0. Wednesday matchups feature Chicago at Cleveland and Minnesota at Washington among others.
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Roberts Waivered At Own Request
Baltimore pitcher Robin Roberts, 38, a star of the previous two decades, asked for his release and was placed on waivers by the Orioles. He had a 5-7 record this season after starting only one game in the last five weeks, and club GM Lee MacPhail said any team can claim him for $1.00.
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Bauer Expects Orioles Pennant Bid Despite Struggles
Orioles manager Hank Bauer says his club can win the pennant even while acknowledging subpar hitting and fielding. Brooks Robinson drives in key runs, and the bullpen led by Dick Hall, Stu Miller, and Harvey Haddix has kept Baltimore close. The Orioles won 3-2 in 10 innings over the Angels as Robinson Perez? (note: text contains "Robby" and "Robinson") delivered the decisive hit, with Hall earning his ninth win and Baltimore narrowing the gap to four games behind Minnesota.
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Fisher Story: From Has Been to AL Reliever Triumph
Eddie Fisher rose from a dismissed high school star and junior league hopeful to the American League’s hot reliever in 29 games. After a five day tryout with Corpus Christi in the Texas League, he overcame a rocky start, proving his talent and earning a pro contract.
Bradley States 1st Bike Rodeo
Bradley Lions Club and Tyree Funeral Home sponsor the first annual bike rodeo at Bradley on July 31 at 2 p m open to all boys and girls 15 and under from Bradley and surrounding areas. There will be boys and girls divisions and 12 trophies awarded for endurance tease obstacle barrel time and speed races with Jay Blackburn as chairman and Randy Howe as timekeeper. entrants should contact Jay Blackburn Bradley or Edsel Armentrout Maple Fork for information.
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Baseball season leaders and team leaders list
Runs Batted In leaders include Johnson Reds 77 Banks Cubs 76 Callison Phils 70 Stargell Pirates 69 Robinson Reds 68. Horton Tigers 67 Mantilla Red Sox 66 Colavito Indians 66 Killebrew Twins 64 Oliva Twins 63. Pitching leaders show Koufax Dodgers 17 3 Jay Reds 8 3 Nuxhall Reds 7 3 Stallard Cards 7 3 Maloney Reds 11 5. Grant Twins 11 3 Perry Twins 7 2 Tiant Indians Hall Orioles John White Sox McLain Tigers all 9 3.
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