Rockets Of San Diego Move East
The San Diego Rockets relocate to Houston and become the Houston Rockets in a 5.6 million sale led by Wayne Duddleston and Billy Goldberg. Elvin Hayes joins the team with Pete Newell as GM and Tex Winter as coach, keeping the Pacific Division team name and playing largely at Hofheinz Pavilion with some games in the Astrodome.
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Donna Caponi Starts Defending U.S. Open Title
Donna Caponi begins her defense of the U S Women's Open at Kahkwa Club in Erie Pennsylvania. Caponi has won the Open twice in a row and would be the first to win three straight if she repeats.
Wise Tosses No-Hitter Against Reds in Phillies Win
Phillies pitcher Rick Wise no-hit the Cincinnati Reds for the second time in three weeks, adding two home runs to drive a 6-0 victory. Wise faced 28 batters, with a seventh inning walk the only baserunner before finishing off the gem. The win improved his season record to 8-3 after 12 decisions, as Philadelphia leaned on Wise’s bat and arm in a showcase night across the league.
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No Hit Night by Rich Wide Against Reds
In Cincinnati, Rich Wide pitched a no hitter as Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Reds 4-0. Manager Frank Lucchesi faced talk of the no hit bid with superstition while catcher Tim McCarver and others discussed it openly in the dugout.
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Willie Burney Dominates with 6-0 Shutout Streak in Softball
Willie Burney pitched a third 6-0 win for John Wheelers Logging in the Red Bluff Recreation Dept. Men's Softball League. He allowed three hits over seven innings, struck out 10, and improved to 4 appearances with only two runs allowed all season.
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Mothers of Los Molinos Play Benefit Baseball Game
Mothers of boys in the Los Molinos recreational league host a benefit game at Mill Creek Park to raise funds for swings. A second match features coaches from the local circuit and the Central Division Little League in Gerber. The 7 pm opener leads a night of youth baseball.
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Fishy Count at Red Bluff Diversion Dam
A seasonal survey by the U S Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife monitors catches at Red Bluff Diversion Dam listing King Salmon six Jack Salmon six Suckers twenty five Squawfish twenty seven Lamprey eight and other notes.
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All Star Football Game to Feature Colts vs. College Seniors
The 38th annual College All-Star game set for Friday July 30 at Chicago will showcase the Baltimore Colts as the pro side against the top college seniors many of whom have already turned pro.
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Wimbledon thriller ends with unfinished match between Richey and Taylor
At Wimbledon center court the Davis Cup star Cluff Richey of Sarasota and England’s Roger Taylor stood two sets each with 7-7 in the fifth when darkness halted play after protests from Taylor. With tie-break rules unused in a fifth set, the players must finish the match by old rules, the first break likely deciding progression.
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Trevino Sets Sights on Million in Prizes at Cleveland Open
Lee Trevino said he aims to win a million dollars in prize money, eyeing a goal that could come within this season as he leads money list at 165000 and pursues major targets including the British Open and Tournament of Champions.
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