Tigers Romp Nats as Horton Stars in Sweep
Willie Horton fueled a Detroit three game sweep of Washington with four homers and 10 RBIs in the series. He boosted a .345 average while Al Kaline and Don Demeter hit two run shots. Hank Aguirre improved to 4-0 with the win. Chicago beat Kansas City 6-3 and Boston beat New York 4-1 as White Sox lead in the standings grew.
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Rockets Slate 3 Intra-Squad Tilts
The Charleston Rockets schedule three intra-squad scrimmages in July at Parkersburg Charleston and Bluefield over eight days. July 17 at Parkersburg High Stadium sponsored by the Parkersburg Area Junior Chamber of Commerce with Holmes R. Shaver as game chairman. July 21 at Laidley Field Charleston sponsored by Marmet Hospital Foundation benefiting Marmet Crippled Children’s Hospital. July 24 at Mitchell Stadium Bluefield sponsored by the Bluefield Athletic Club with Carl E Poole coordinating. All start at 7 p.m. EDT. Coach Perry Moss expects 60 players for 33 squad berths ahead of August 15 league opener at Providence.
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Whitworth Wins Opening Pro-Am At Muskogee Open
Kathy Whitworth leads LPGA standings entering the Muskogee Civitan Open at Muskogee Country Club in Oklahoma. She matching the course record with a two under par 68 in the pro-am warmup, challenging Mickey Wright’s past dominance on the layout.
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Saturday Racing At Beckley Speedway Features Spring Championship
Beckley Speedway shifts to Saturday night with time trials at 7 30 p m and heats at 8 p m. The Sportsman class features an Australian Pur suit and a 50 lap Spring Championship. stock class with Eddie Hess on pole and a lineup of Jordan Hunter Smith Alley Deck Waddell.
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Americans Place Three on AHL AllStar Team
Rochester Americans and Buffalo Bisons dominated the AHL All-Star selections. First team includes Gerry Cheevers, Al Arbour, and Larry Hillman from the Americans, with Art Stratton Len Lunde and Pat Hannigan from the Bisons. Cheevers posted the league's lowest average goals allowed while Arbour and Hillman anchored the defense.
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Lucky Debonair Faces Preakness Challenge Amid Injury
Preakness contenders eye the field as Lucky Debonair, Kentucky Derby winner, shows a minor infection swelling in his right rear leg. Dr. Alex Hartill said he should be able to run if conditions stay favorable, while rivals like Dapper Dan and Flag Raiser gain ground as post positions and odds shift. Post time 5:46 p.m. EDT. purse $128,100 with entrants Swift Ruler Needles Count Native Charger Selahi and Hail To All among starters.
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National League and American League statistical leaders
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Native Charger Poised For Preakness Win Bid
Native Charger trained at Saga More Farm near Pimlico looks to upset Derby rival Lucky Debonair in the Preakness. Jockey John Rotz says the colt should improve off the Kentucky Derby fourth place and aims for his second Preakness victory after Greek Money in 1962. Rotz, 30, plans to ride for about ten more years, confident in his fitness and in the horse’s steady, competitive form.
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Koufax Jets Shutout Of Astros As Dodgers Triumph
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax threw a 3-0 shutout against Houston with 3 hits allowed and no walks, notching his fourth win. Lou Johnson hit a solo homer, Maury Wills stole two bases, and Omar Johnson was knocked unconscious after being beaned by Bob Bruce. In other NL games, San Francisco beat Chicago 6-3 led by Jesus Alou, Willie Mays, and Tom Haller. Milwaukee edged Pittsburgh 5-4. Philadelphia downed Cincinnati 7-6. Mets and Cardinals idle.
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Baseball Box Score Detroit Cubs and Nationals Intertwined
Box scores show Detroit defeating Washington 13 to 3 behind Kaline Hor ton and Demeter homers. Torre goes 4 for 4, Bolling 2 for 2, Niekro picks up win in relief. Standings list Chicago, Minnesota and Los Angeles atop a tight AL race. Friday night matchups include Kaat, O D on oghue, McDowell and Ford as Probables. Milwaukee and San Francisco also feature in the NL standings with late games. Steelers trade Krupa to Rams for guard Tom Smith.
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Houston and Los Angeles played a game with L A securing a 8 to 3 win. Koufax and Rose pitched for Los Angeles while Bruce took the loss. Johnson hit a home run in the first inning. Brand and Woodeshick also contributed for Houston.
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