Dodgers edge Pirates with 10th inning rally in tight NL race
Los Angeles built a 4-3 10 inning victory over Pittsburgh as Don Sutton, near a no hitter into the 6th, earned his 12th win. The Dodgers moved within two games of first as Ron Perranoski closed out the final out following a two-run shot against Phil Regan. Pittsburgh’s Vernon Law yielded the losing run in the 10th after loading the bases. Other NL action saw New York beat San Francisco 2-1, Philadelphia topple Houston 3-1, St. Louis defeat Atlanta 7-4, and Chicago crush Cincinnati 11-3.
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Major League Leaders and Boxscores Snapshot
National League leaders include Alou Pit 115 games 426 at bats 61 runs 145 hits batting .340 while Stigel Pit and Clinnte Pit post strong averages. American League leaders show Absn Bal and Oliva Min among top hitters. Palm Wayne Mantle and Killebrew notable. Home run leaders list Aaron Braves 36 and F Robinson Orioles 43 with 12-1 Regan tops pitching in NL.
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Beman Leads U S Amateur Hopefuls After Round Two
Deane Beman, despite a hand injury, holds a four stroke lead at the 66th U S Amateur at Merion Golf Club. His 67 en route to 138 two under par puts him ahead of Roger McManus and Jack Lewis Jr. who sit at 142 as the field heads into the final 36 holes.
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Amateur leader McManus slips to 3 over after 73 in round two
McManus, who led after a 69, faltered with extreme nervousness to post 73 in the second round. Lewis, in his second Ama teur showing, fired 69 after opening 73. Campbell Jr. matched Lewis with 69 to reach 143, tying Schmedemann and Allen at 143 while Siderowf stood at 144 and Cerrudo slipped to 145 after a 75.
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Cash Sparks Tigers Over White Sox 7-9
Detroit's Norm Cash drives the Tigers past the White Sox 7 to 9, with trade chatter intensifying before the All Star break. Cash has been linked in two winter trade talks but is producing power and averages that complicate any deal as the midseason approaches.
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Standings and results across major leagues
Major league standings show Baltimore leading the AL with 50 losses, Cleveland and Chicago mid-pack, and New York closing in. Thursday results include Cleveland beating Baltimore 4-1 and Detroit defeating Chicago 7-5. Elsewhere, New York nipped California 5-2 as San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh posted wins in the NL.
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Yancey Leads Carling Open With Four Straight Birdies
Bert YanceyCarded a two round total of 141 to lead the Carling Open at Royal Birkdale by one stroke over Kel Nagle. Yancey fashioned four consecutive birdies late in the round, while Mike Fetchick and Bruce Devlin sit tied at 143. Billy Casper faltered to 74 after a 73 opening. Eighty-one players made the cut, with notable early exits including Doug Ford and Billy Maxwell.
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AFL Opens Seventh Season With Miami Debut
The American Football League kicks off its seventh season with expansion Miami facing Oakland in the Orange Bowl. Rick Norton starts at quarterback for Miami, while Oakland, led by eight Floridian alumni including Fred Biletnikoff, is favored 14 points. San Diego meets Buffalo in the weekend’s feature, and Baltimore hosts Detroit as preseason play wraps up.
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