Durocher on the brink as Cubs front office splits grow
Leo Durocher faced a brewing break with the Chicago Cubs as the manager pressed for backing from ownership. Wrigley weighs the fallout after a tense meeting with players, with Santo Pepitone and others severing ties, while Ernie Banks could become a historic managerial figure if changes occur this autumn.
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Giants Lose PCL Southern Division Title Race
Phoenix Giants out of the Pacific Coast League Southern Division title picture after Tucson's 8 2 win. Salt Lake swept Hawaii to clinch the division. Giants finish season with two games remaining at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
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Frank Johnson
Fueson
Phoenix
Spokane
Tacoma
Portland
Phoenix-Town wins regional crown in tight 14-13 finish
Phoenix Chris-Town edged Billings Montana 14-13 to claim the Region crown and reach the American Legion World Series in Tucson. Wayne Luton pitched through a rain delay to seal victory in the bottom of the ninth. he stands 7-0 and is slated to start the opener at Hi Corbett Field.
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Tempers flare in NL as pennant races surface
In Monday NL action fists flew in Houston and Philadelphia as Astros Dodgers and Phillies Pirates heated the pennant race. Willi Crawford and Jack Hiatt were ejected after a benches-clearing brawl in Houston. Richie Allen and Doug Rader joined the fracas. Dodgers won 3-2 behind Jim Lefebvre’s RBI single. In Philadelphia, Tim McCarver argued after a disputed ball call, and Billy Wilson was removed and faced possible suspension. Cardinals topped Mets 3-2 with Lou Brock scoring the tying run. Steven Carlton pitched a 9-hit complete game for his 18th win.
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San Diego
Lou Brock
Jerry Koosman
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Pirates
Steven Carlton
Pirates Third Baseman Richie Hebner Expected Back Soon
Richie Hebner of the Pittsburgh Pirates will be released from Presbyterian Hospital today and may begin light workouts with the team after a chest virus infection sidelined him for over a week. The recovery aims to have him ready for upcoming play.
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Jets face grim 1971 outlook after rough pre season
New York Jets suffer a troubling run of injuries and poor offense as Kansas City beats them 21-16 in a Monday night exhibition. Star fullback Matt Snell injures knee, Namath weathering a hand issue, while Al Woodall and Bob Davis split quarterback duties amid Jets’ third loss in four games.
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Tom Jones
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New England
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Charlie Cowan
John Pergine
Boston
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Caliente to reopen Labor Day with dog racing
Caliente Race Track plans a 50 race Labor Day weekend program after a February fire that destroyed the grandstand and clubhouse. General manager Salvador Lemus Calderon said horse racing would resume within a year.
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Section tourney opens at Goodyear with 50 pros
The Southwest Section PGA championship starts at Goodyear Golf and Country Club with over 50 professionals. The 36 holes set the 20 qualifiers for the final round and four spots in the National Club Pro championships in North Carolina in September. Defenders and contenders include Wright Garrett, Dick Turner, Gene Torres, Herb Wimberly, Johnny Bulla, and Jim Mooney.
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