Gibson stymies Houston hitters in tight 3-2 win
Bob Gibson struck out 13 over nine innings as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Houston Astros 3-2. Donn Clendenon hit a go ahead eighth inning homer and Gibson ran his win streak to 10 with another complete game. Willie Stargell powered the Pirates past the Braves as Pittsburgh won its fifth straight.
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Folley death explained by autopsy in Tucson
An autopsy revealed former heavyweight boxer Zora Folley died July 8 of a cerebral hemorrhage after falling at the Sands Motor Hotel pool in Tucson. Pathologist Dr Edward Brucker said the blow to the head caused the hemorrhage amid roughhousing with Artis H Broom. Folley, 41, lost to Muhammad Ali in 1967 and was appointed to the Chandler City Council last April.
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Pressmen end 14-game skid with big win over Lizards
The Pressmen defeated the Lizards 22-6 at Eldorado Park to snap a 14-game losing streak. Rick Beach and Dave Taylor went four for five, while Rich Rector drove in five runs as part of a 19-hit attack. Bob Colby led the Lizards with three hits in three trips.
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Giants Fall In So Cal Pacific Coast League Battle
Eugene Phoenix defeated the Giants 10-8 after 3 14, as Phoenix pitchers worked 10 frames. The clubs combined for 27 hits 22 singles with 15 walks, and four straight hits including a two run double by Bob Taylor fueled a seventh inning rally. Elias Sosa earned the win in two innings to move to 6-2.
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Somers Delivers Last-ditch Home Run To Tie Playoff Duel
Pima- Navajo's 1972 District 7 playoff game ends in a dramatic ninth inning when Scott Somers hits a one run homer off George Davis to force a rematch with Kiva-Kaibab. Steve Volkman leads PN pitchers with 11 strikeouts as K-K and PN prepare for a decisive 7:30 p.m. showdown at Fitch Park.
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Gabriel OK After Emergency Surgery at Rams Camp
Roman Gabriel veteran quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams underwent emergency surgery for a collapsed lung on the first day of summer workouts in Long Beach. He was listed in satisfactory condition and soon sat up eating ice cream and joking with reporters. He is expected to be released Thursday and start jogging in 10 days after morning stretching and throwing sessions.
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Tonalea Dominates Paiute In Parks League Showdown
Tonalea rolled past Paiute 13-4 at Eldorado Park in the Parks and Recreation girls summer softball league. Other scores: Pima 54 over Supai. Navajo 5 over Apache. Mohave 12 over Pueblo. standings show Tonalea leading Southern Division and Cocopah atop Northern Division with mixed results across the league.
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