Lolich Gains Ground In American League Pitching Derby
Mickey Lolich of the Detroit Tigers closed the gap on Vida Blue in the AL race by matching Blue’s wins and complete games. He pitched six innings for a 3 0 victory over the Washington Senators, boosting his season totals as September nears.
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Pirates Rally Boosts Pennant Drive as Stargell Homers
Pittsburgh strengthens its position with a four game win streak and 12 of 15, powered by Willie Stargell’s 44th homer and a three hitter from Nelson Briles. Briles praised momentum heading to the playoffs while Pittsburgh sits seven games ahead of St. Louis after the doubleheader sweep of the Cubs.
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MLB Highlights: Seaver Dominates, Giants Slip, Phillies Rally
Tom Seaver tossed a two hit shutout with 12 strikeouts for his 17th win as the Mets beat the Giants 7-0 with a 6-3 game following. Seaver drove in two with a second inning single, while Ron Stone and Billy Champion combined for late scoring. In Philadelphia, Gibson allowed seven hits as the Phillies beat the Cardinals 2-1 aided by a six run third inning and a sacrifice fly by Stone. Scipio Spinks won his first major league start for Houston, despite Earl Williams homer and Ralph Garr/ Hank Aaron timely hits in a 6-0 Braves lead momentarily. Williams added his 30th homer in the loss.
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Lolich and Blue clash for Cy Young talk in pennant race
In baseball news Lolich trails Blue by a few innings pitched and strikeouts but leads in wins as Detroit and New York teams push for the Cy Young. Bob Eliott notes the dramatic pennant chase amid multiple doubleheaders and late homer bursts across the league.
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Hokam Hokul Hokam Hokam Football Preview at MCC
Scottsdale Community College and nearby schools mount a big push to bring top high school talent to MCC in its seventh year in the Maricopa County system. The Hokams, led by coach Paul Widmer, aim for a top finish in the circuit with players from Saguaro and Coronado featuring at key positions as MCC eyes national recognition and a strong home schedule.
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Ashe Evert Leaders at U S Open as Quarterfinals Near
Ashe, the third seed and 1968 champion, squared off with Australian John Alexander as top half action narrowed to the quarters. Evert's surge continued with Billie Jean King and Nancy Richey Gunther advancing, while other seeded men like Stan Smith and Marty Riessen moved forward in New York.
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Redskins lose Jurgensen for six weeks
Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen will miss at least six weeks after surgery on a fractured bone in his left shoulder. Dr. Don O'Donaghue called the injury small yet tedious and said the bone must grow together. Jurgensen blamed himself for the mishap after a late third quarter tackle during the Orange Bowl loss to Miami.
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Flu Strikes Packers. Three Hospitalized In Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers era struck by intestinal flu with three players hospitalized Mike McCoy Dale Livingston and Charlie Hall. Team physician Dr Brusky and head coach Dan Devine also ill as most players contracted the illness.
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Archer wins Hartford Open in sudden death playoff
George Archer collected $22,000 and a new Cadillac after a sudden death victory over J C Snead and Lou Graham at the Greater Hartford Open. Archer credited improved driving and a Nicklaus tip, finishing 20 minutes ahead of challengers before clinching on a short putt. Graham and Snead earned $10,175 each.
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Devils Return From Camp Tontozona to ASU Stadium
The Arizona State University football team flew back to Tempe from Camp Tontozona near Payson after annual summer drills. A public workout was set for 7 p.m. at Sun Devil Stadium. First team QB Danny White was sidelined by a shoulder injury and Grady Hurst left camp for a hand injury. Minor injuries kept starters Junior Ah You Windlow Hall and Prentice McCray from contact drills.
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West Covina earns spot in American Legion final
West Covina California crushed Cedar Rapids Iowa 16 4 to reach the championship game in Tucson. Ed Putman a three run triple and Steve Monka a bases loaded double fueled the fourth inning outburst. Cedar Rapids scored two in the seventh as Gary Champar and Steve Stumpff drove in runs.
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