Lolich keeps rolling as 20-win target looms in AL
Detroit lefty Mickey Lolich pitches 8-2 over Boston to run his record to 18-?, with 270 innings, 226 strikeouts and a 2.93 ERA. He battles late inning trouble but earns the win as Detroit helps curb Boston’s pace. Other AL results include Orioles 2-1 Yankees, Kansas City 7-2 Milwaukee, Cleveland 6-2 Washington, Minnesota 2-1 California, and doubleheader splits Oakland Chicago.
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Niekro Delivers Goo Goo Pitch Clinches Braves 5 0 Win
Braves beat Mets 5 0 as Phil Niekro twirls a mastery of the goo goo delivery and the knuckleball. Aaron and Millan drive in two runs apiece as Atlanta seizes the early lead and holds on.
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U S Women Swimmers Fade As Cliff Dominates Pan Ams
At the Pan American Games in Callao Colombia the United States faces a poor swimming showing led by 16 year old Canadian Leslie Cliff who captured multiple golds including the 400 meter individual medley and anchors for Canada. Deana Deardruff gave the US a rare gold in the 100 meter butterfly. Canada and Brazil show strength as US men also stumble in basketball.
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Namath Knees Surgery Risks Jets Star Return May Vary
Jets quarterback Joe Namath underwent cartilage removal from his left knee after sustaining ligament damage in an exhibition loss to Detroit. Dr. James Nichols said the injury is not career ending and Namath could be back in uniform by mid November, though timing remains uncertain.
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Carlyle Tops Highland to Force Fifth Division Final Day
Carlyle outscored Highland 10 to 4 Sunday to force a Fifth Division American Legion Tournament rematch. The state qualifying finals are at 7 pm in Grayville after Carlyle’s seven run fifth inning and Ken Kania’s three run double highlighted the rally. Carlyle earlier defeated New Baden 9 to 1 to eliminate them.
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Plunkett Debut Marred As Patriots Fall To Vikings
Minnesota beat New England 17 10 in an exhibition with rookie Jim Plunkett seeing 11 minutes of action. Plunkett completed 2 of 3 passes but the Patriots failed to mount offense, scoring only on Clarence Scott’s 23 yard interception return.
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