Designated Hitter Day Highlights Big AL Games
The Associated Press reports on DH usage across the American League with Orlando Cepeda’s five for five including a homer in Boston’s 14-8 win over California and Frank Robinson's two homers in a 14-8 Angel loss. Cepeda extended to 16 games hitting 27 of 64 and a .302 average. Brewers edge Twins 10-9 as Dave May and George Scott deliver late hits. A's top Yanks 13-12 after Yankees squander six-run lead. Tigers beat White Sox 6-2 behind Gates Brown and Jim Northrup. Orioles 10 Royals 6 with Earl Williams homer and Tommy Davis two-run triple.
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Frank Robinson
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Twins
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George Scott
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White Sox
Gates Brown
Jim Northrup
Detroit Tigers
Jim Perry
Chicago
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Royals
Earl Williams
Tommy Davis
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Balukas Defends U S Open Pocket Billiards Title At 14
Chicago AP Jean Balukas, 14, defeated Donna Ries 75-72 to defend the U S Open Pocket Billiards crown. She erased a 72-49 deficit with 26 straight balls, earning $2,000. Ries earned $1,000 for second. Mieko Harada finished third for $750 in the double elimination event. Birmingham AP Bart Starr named honorary chairman of 1973 United States Youth Games with 700 plus youths ages 9-15 competing in track and field basketball and bowling. The event stems from New York’s 1966 Eastern Youth Sports Festival.
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Goolagong, Nastase win at Western Tennis Championships
Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert in the women's final and Ilie Nastase beat Manuel Orantes to claim top prizes at the $75,000 Western Tennis Championships in Cincinnati. Jaime Fillol won the Tanglewood International singles title in Clemmons, and Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King in Nashville.
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Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Ilie Nastase
Manuel Orantes
Spain
Cincinnati
Clemmons
N.C
Jaime Fillol
Chile
Gerald Battrick
Great Britain
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Tenn
Margaret Court
Billie Jean King
Nashville, Tenn
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Bobby Riggs
Houston Astrodome
Blanda Wins Preseason Thriller to Lift Raiders at Home
In a tight preseason clash, George Blanda, age 45, nailed a 16 yard field goal with four seconds left to lift the Oakland Raiders 27 26 over the Dallas Cowboys. Madden praised tight play and the veteran presence fueling late heroics.
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Chicago Bears
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Florida State
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Cubs acquire Rico Carty from Rangers in deal with Cubs
The Chicago Cubs obtained Rico Carty from the Texas Rangers for less than the $20,000 waiver price. Carty, 31, had been with Texas in 86 games, batting .232 with three homers and 33 RBIs, and will play left field with Billy Williams moving to first base. The Cubs also sent pitcher Larry Gura to Wichita.
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Rangers
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Braves
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Major League Standings and Sunday Schedule
Baseball standings show Pittsburgh 1 Atlanta 2 Houston 3 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 7 St. Louis 2 San Francisco 4 New York 1 Montreal 2 3 San Diego 0 4 2nd game 10 innings. Today's games list Cincinnati Norman vs Pittsburgh Briles Houston Roberts at St. Louis Nagy New York Matlack at San Diego Greif Montreal Torrez at Los Angeles Osteen. Only games scheduled.
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Torrez
Los Angeles
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West
Burfeindt Captures Wadsworth Open With Late Charge
Betty Burfeindt, 28, 5 feet 4 inches and 115 pounds, won the Child and Family Services Open in Wadsworth Illinois. She shot five under par 68 to rally from four strokes back, finishing 54 holes at 212 for a $4,500 first prize. Laura Baugh and Debbie Austin tied for second at 215, each earning $2,995. Burfeindt credited putting as the key to her victory.
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Midlane Country Club
Laura Baugh
Debbie Austin
Tommie Aaron
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Bears roll Oilers as Huff shines in NFL exhibition
In Chicago the Bears beat the Houston Oilers 34-7 as Gary Huff debuted with three TD passes and Bobby Douglass, while criticized for passing, went 7 of 9 for 117 yards. Abe Gibron praised the rookie's showing despite early mistakes.
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Houston Oilers
Bobby Douglass
Houston
Gary Huff
Chicago
Abe Gibron
Oilers
Bill Peterson
Huff
Florida State
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