Mets bullpen struggles again in 11-5 win over Cardinals
The Mets beat St Louis 11-5 as Donn Clendenon and Art Shamsky produced two run singles and Cleon Jones added two insurance runs in the seventh. Tug McGraw and Ron Taylor helped fend off late Cardinals rallies while GM Bob Scheffing added Ron Herbal to strengthen the staff. In the AL, Baltimore defeated New York 10-2, Boston beat Detroit 4-2, and Washington edged Cleveland 5-4.
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Bucs to Move As NBA Arranges Relocation to Memphis
New Orleans general manager Maurice Stern confirms ABA team the New Orleans Buccaneers will relocate to Memphis after three financially troubled seasons. Sale to P L Blake of Greenwood Mississippi awaiting league approval. Stern notes investment not fully recovered and ongoing financing needed to keep the franchise.
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Bucs and Mets add hurlers in roster expansion moves
United Press International reports three teams added players as rosters expanded to 40. Pirates acquire George Brunet from Washington while sending Dennis Riddleberger to the Senators. Mets purchase Ron Herbel from San Diego for about 50000 to bolster the bullpen.
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Buffs Expected to Struggle in Rocky Mountain Football
Denver based dispatch notes Colorado, defending Big Eight member, faces a tough 1969 season with a likely 6-4 ceiling amid strong Western Athletic Conference rivals. Arizona State projected WAC favorite with Utah and Utah State also strong. Colorado lost Bob Anderson but returns 16 starters and 40 lettermen under coach Eddie Crowder.
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Steelers trade veteran center Demarco to Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers ship veteran center Bob Demarco to the Miami Dolphins for an undisclosed 1971 draft pick. Demarco, 31, spent ten years with the St. Louis Cardinals before signing with Pittsburgh as a free agent. The trade drops the Steelers to 59 players, eight over the limit, with a 4 pm deadline today.
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Ashe triumphs in Davis Cup as Americans sweep
Arthur Ashe wins the decisive Davis Cup match in Cleveland overcoming Christian Kuhnke to seal a 5-0 American sweep over West Germany. Ashe, 27, down two sets, credits his conditioning and uses a strong serve to outlast Kuhnke despite a lingering left heel injury.
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Ashe tops top men in five set Interzonals epic at Clark Stadium
The marathon interzonals match at Harold T. Clark Stadium lasted three hours and nineteen minutes, with Arthur Ashe defeating Manuel Santana in a five set drama 6-8 10-12 9-7 13-11 6-4. Cliff Richey led U S efforts by routing Wilhelm Bungert 6-4 6-4 7-5 and 6-2 10-8 6-2 while Stan Smith and Bob Lutz sealed the cup with a doubles win 6-3 7-5 6-4. Richey named MVP.
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Yuma Criminals Preview Faces Tough 12 Central foes
Yuma High School's Criminals enter a lean season with eight lettermen and four returning starters. Key returnees include Rueben Young at tackle and Mike Mansfield at fullback, while Herbie Davis leads the backfield. Coach Frank Thomas plans to lean on sophomores to shore up depth as Yuma opens Sept. 11 at El Rancho High School in Las Vegas.
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Managers urged to join Scottsdale winter softball league meeting
Managers wishing to enter a team in the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department Winter Softball league are urged to attend a meeting Wednesday at the Eldorado Recreation Center at 7 p.m. for fast pitch and 8 p.m. for slow pitch. Location is 76th and Oak by the Eldorado Pool. For information call 947 2612.
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