Agee's 8th homer sinks Cubs in 10th inning
Tommie Agee led off the 10th with his eighth homer, giving the Mets a 2-1 win over the Cubs. Seaver improved to 13-9, scattering six hits with nine strikeouts before Tug McGraw finished the 10th. Burt Hooton took the loss, as Willie Mays also connected for his 6th of the season in the sixth to tie the game.
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Billy Williams
Ron Santo
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Paul Popovich
Tommy Davis
Don Kessinger
Indians Tag Lolich in 6 1 Detroit Win
Cleveland piled on Mickey Lolich for 11 hits and six runs as Dick Tidrow limited Detroit to nine hits in a 6-1 Indians victory. Duffy opened with a triple and Tidrow added a squeeze bunt for another run. Tom McCraw hit an inside the park homer in the seventh as Cleveland built their lead.
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Yankees Top Brewers as Callison Slams Grand Slam
Johnny Callison hit a grand slam and collected three hits while Sparky Lyle secured his 27th save as the Yankees defeated Milwaukee 10 to 6. Fritz Peterson improved to 13-11 with the win after New York rallied from an early 3-0 deficit.
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Sparky Lyle
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Milwaukee Brewers
Callison
Fritz Peterson
Yankees
Tiant Trio Powers Red Sox Split Doubleheader With Orioles
Luis Tiant tossed six no-hit innings in the nightcap until Merv Rettenmund opened the seventh with a triple and scored. Bob Montgomery and Ben Oglive homered as Boston edged Baltimore 5-3, dropping the Orioles’ lead to one game in the AL East while Detroit fell to Cleveland 6-1.
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Chiefs Cap Inaugural Arrowhead With 24 14 Victory
Kansas City Chiefs debut at Arrowhead Stadium ends in a 24-14 exhibition win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Larry Marshall's 75 yard punt return for a TD sparks a 21 point burst in the second period, followed by Jim Marsalis 28 yard interception return for a score. Ed Podolak adds a rushing TD and Jan Stenerud boots a 31 yard field goal as the Chiefs shake off a sluggish start.
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Pirates Rally Past Cardinals Behind Davalillo Triple
Vic Davalillo delivered a two run triple in the fifth as Pittsburgh erased a 1-1 tie with a four run burst and beat St. Louis 6-5. Bob Moose started for the Pirates with a 9-6 record while Bob Gibson dropped to 12-8.
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Gene Alley
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Major League Standings Summary
New York 2 Chicago 1. Montreal 3 Philadelphia. Pittsburgh 6 St Louis. Atlanta 7 Cincinnati 2. Houston 3 San Francisco 1. Los Angeles at San Diego.
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Summer Means Caution MFA Auto Policy Offered
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SIU Student Finishes Slalom Run at Little Egypt Meet
SIU graduate student David Melby from Minnesota completes a pass through the slalom course at Crab Orchard Lake during the Little Egypt Ski Club water skiing championships. The first water ski meet of its kind in the area attracted four entries across men’s women’s boys and girls divisions. Men’s division was cut short by a thunder shower at 4 15 p.m. Saturday. competition resumes today with the men.
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Little Egypt
Crab Orchard Lake
Expos Rally Past Phillies 3-2 Behind Bailey Breeden
Montreal Expos score twice in the eighth to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2. Bob Bailey and Hal Breeden hit consecutive homers with two out in the frame to wipe a 2-1 deficit, while reliever Mike Marshall earned his 11th win. Ken Reynolds suffered his ninth straight loss. Ron Hunt opened the scoring for Montreal with a first inning run.
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Hal Breeden
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Montreal
Ron Hunt
Clyde Mashore
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U S Announces Record 435 Athletes for Munich Games
The United States unveils 435 entrants for the Munich Olympics Aug 26 to Sept 10, led by four 1968 gold medalists. 89 return from Mexico City, with stars like Willie Davenport Bob1 Mike Burton among hopefuls and President Nixon set to greet the team at the White House before departure.
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Mike Burton
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White House
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Jim Ryan
Duane Bobick
Tim Dement
Dan Gable
Olympic Village shaping up for Munich Games
About 1,000 athletes and officials from a dozen nations have moved into Munich's Olympic Village. Officials expect crowds to swell to over 12,000 by Aug. 18 as the Games approach. Reactions praise the complex's design and facilities including fountains and the diving pool. The 80,000 seat stadium with a see through roof stands as the centerpiece, while the main American team planes depart Aug. 18-21.
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Reaves Leads Eagles To First Exhibition Victory Over Patriots
Rookie quarterback John Reaves directed three second period touchdown drives in his first pro start guiding the Philadelphia Eagles to a 29 20 victory over the New England Patriots. Tom Dempsey sealed the win with a 40 yard field goal with 4 47 remaining as New England rallied in the fourth quarter.
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Philadelphia Eagles
New England Patriots
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Johnston City Juve Niles Triumph Seals Springfield Tourney Bid
Johnston City juvenile baseball team for 13 to 15 year olds won a weekend tournament at Dupe by defeating Noorhouse Missouri 12 to 2 in five innings under the 10 run rule. John Pyle pitched a two hitter with fourty four days at the plate and five RBIs on a homer triple and two doubles. The victory earns a semifinal slot and a trip to a Springfield tournament next week, pending the Springfield Decatur district winner.
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Fittipaldi Secures Pole for Austrian Grand Prix
Emerson Fittipaldi of Brazil captured the pole position for the Grand Prix of Austria in Zelitzweg, Austria. The Lotus driver leads the 1972 World Championship with 43 points, ahead of Jackie Stewart with 27. Regazzoni from Switzerland challenged him in practice and trials.
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