Pirates Top Mets as Robertson Caps Rally in New York
Pittsburgh, missing Al Oliver with an injury, beat the Mets 3-2 behind Bob Robertson’s 27th homer after Jose Pagan and Willie Stargell sparked a 3-run seventh inning. Steve Blass started, Dave Giusti saved his 25th, while Chicago led Montreal in a doubleheader.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Friday and Sunday
Major league scores show Minnesota 5 Chicago 4 New York 5 Detroit 4 and Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 3 with rain postponements Washington at Boston ppd. Cleveland 3 Baltimore 4 Oakland 3 California 2. Sunday matchups include Washington at Boston Cleveland at Baltimore New York at Detroit Minnesota at Chicago Kansas City at Seattle California at Oakland. Standings list Pittsburgh 80 69 537 Chicago 79 71 627 New York 78 72 520 St Louis 72 75 490 Philadelphia 68 84 .440 Montreal 66 84 .440 West Cincinnati 95 57 625 Los Angeles 81 69 .540 San Francisco 81 70 .536 Houston 72 78 .480 Atlanta 73 79 .480 San Diego 59 93 .388 Chicago Montreal 1 1st Chicago 5 Montreal 4 2nd Pittsburgh 3 New York 2 Philadelphia 9 St Louis 7 Cincinnati 11 Atlanta 6 Los Angeles 3 Houston 2 San Francisco 3 San Diego 2 Chicago at Montreal Pittsburgh at New York Philadelphia at St. Louis Cincinnati at Atlanta Houston at Los Angeles San Francisco at San Diego
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Perranoski Finest Closes 31st Save For Twins
Perranoski earned his 31st save, tying the AL record, as the Twins beat the White Sox 5-4 and cut their division magic number. He reached 31 saves in 63 appearances this season, faster than last year, while noting fewer high-leverage appearances. Elsewhere, Oakland edged California 3-2, New York shut out Detroit 5-0, Milwaukee beat Kansas City 4-3, and Baltimore defeated Cleveland 4-3 with Don Baylor’s 11th inning RBI.
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Bears Giants season opener miscalls and game outlook
A New York radio misnaming the Chicago Bears as the Chicago Cubs sparks commentary on the teams 1969 and 1970 form. The Bears 1-13 season and weak exhibition slate contrast with the Giants 6-8 last year and 2-3-1 in the current preseason, while analysts note bright spots for both clubs and set early odds for upcoming matchups and a Monday night Jets Browns telecast.
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Sonics acquire Don Smith in trade then hear retirement claim
The Seattle SuperSonics traded Bob Boozer and Lucius Allen to Milwaukee for Don Smith. Smith later told Seattle GM Bob Houbregs by phone that he is retiring from pro basketball after a troubled few moves, and may consider Canada. Houbregs warned he must report to camp or face penalties.
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Rosburg Leads Alcan Championship With 66 After Comeback
Bob Rosburg, famed for his putting, shot a 66 to surge into contention at the Alcan Golfer of the Year Championship in Portmarnock. Bruce Devlin held the 36 hole lead at 140 after a 71, while Rosburg, 43 and returning to form after three years, used a putter 22 times and credited a party at Arnold Palmer's house for the club find.
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Top ranked Texas and Penn State favored to extend streaks
Defending national champion Texas seeks its 21st straight win in a season opener against California while Penn State aims for its 23rd straight home victory over Navy. The Nittany Lions also hold a 30 game undefeated streak. Notre Dame Mississippi and Michigan open easy, with major clashes USC Nebraska and Minnesota Missouri highlighted.
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Tonto Creek hatchery damage prompts disaster funds request
The Arizona Game and Fish Department seeks 203000 in natural disaster funds to repair Tonto Creek Hatchery near Payson after floods on Sept 4 6 demolished facilities and buried the spring supply. Production halted and 70000 pounds of fish lost. repairs hoped to meet fall egg delivery.
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Rams topple Cards in opener with stout defense
Los Angeles Rams open the 1970 NFL season with a 34 13 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Alvin Haymond’s 98 yard kickoff return sparks the special teams while Roman Gabriel throws three touchdown passes to Ellison Truax and Snow, and David Ray adds two field goals. Card qb Jim Hart throws one interception and fumbles trouble the Cardinals.
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