Gibby in no-hitter beats Pirates 11 to 0
Bob Gibson no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 11-0 Cardinals victory. The right-hander, 11-10, struck out 10 and walked four while Jose Cruz and Joe Torre stellar plays preserved the gem, the first no-hitter of Gibson’s career and first by a Pittsburgh opponent since 1907.
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Cubs Beat Reds 3-1 Behind Pappas and Williams Homer
Billy Williams hit a two run homer to break a 1-1 tie as Milt Pappas blanked the Reds after the third inning, earning his 14th win in a 3-1 Chicago victory. Brock Davis and Ron Santo scored Chicago’s first run. Hal McRae and Lee May sparked Cincinnati’s only tally. Also reports Murphysboro juvenile tournament scores and a Penn State Alabama six game football series starting 1981.
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Tennis finals slated at SIU courts in four singles fields
The Southern Illinois Tennis Open concludes at SIU south campus with finals in four singles divisions junior, men’s open, 35 plus and 43 plus, plus two doubles finals. Notable matchups feature Jeff Patterson of Olney and Dan Adair of Belleville advancing to junior final, Gatlin and Matthews meeting in 35 plus semis, and Briscoe facing Klein in the open semifinal.
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Patriots open new 60000seat stadium in Foxboro
The New England Patriots host the New York Giants in the stadium’s first exhibition game at Foxboro Massachusetts. About 30000 season tickets sold and a 730 p m kickoff, with Mike Taliaferro likely starting at quarterback and Jim Plunkett to see action. Giants’ plans include Frank Tarkenton calling signals after resolving his contract dispute. Proceeds partly go to the Vince Lombardi Memorial Fund for Fordham athletics facilities.
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Giants Rally Past Mets In 10th Inning Lunge For NL West Lead
Giants beat the Mets 6 5 in 10 innings after Don Hahn misplayed a Jimmy Rosario fly ball allowing an RBI sacrifice fly. Dave Kingman started the 10th with a single and rode Gallagher to third as the Mets bullpen faltered. Dick Dietz later homered to tie the score in the ninth, keeping San Francisco within one game of the division.
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Senators Win Behind Burroughs Two Run Seventh Homer
Washington Senators defeat the California Angels 2-0 as Jeff Burroughs belts a two run homer in the seventh and Mike Thompson limits the Angels to six hits.
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Chisox Blank Orioles 2 0 In Tight Night Victory
Chicago White Sox beat Baltimore 2 to 0 as Mike Andrews drove in the decisive run with a third inning single. Bart Johnson escaped a bases loaded jam in the eighth to preserve the lead after starter Tom Bradley faltered briefly.
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Jarvis Fans Three as Braves Beat Astros 7-0
Pat Jarvis pitched a three hitter for the Atlanta Braves who built a 7-0 lead with two three-run innings to blank the Holston Astros on Saturday night.
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Carbondale Tops Giant in Little Giant Baseball Tourney
Carbondale built a lead in the sixth inning to defeat Murphysboro 21 to 1 in the Little Giant Baseball Tournament. Marty Pulley hit an early homer, with Bryan Tackett driving the decisive leadoff shot and Dougherty Lamer Goodman adding runs. Randy Dunn pitched a two hitter to seal the win in a 24 team field. Anna beat Johnstown City 14 to 1 in the third place game, called after five innings under the 10 run rule. Pro football exhibits listed scores Kansas City 12 Atlanta 10, Pittsburgh 16 Green Bay 14, Cincinnati 31 Detroit 24.
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St. Louis Cardinals Top Oilers in Preseason Win
St. Louis beat Houston 16 14 as George Jakowenko and Jim Bakken provided three field goals. Larry Wilson returned a punt for a Cardinal touchdown while Charley Johnson and Lynn Dickey led Oilers scoring drives in the exhibition game. Jim Hart quarterbacked the Cardinals with 16 completions for 279 yards.
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Colts Beat Bears 21 14 In Baltimore Exhibition
Baltimore Colts stop Chicago threats and pull ahead 14 13 on a pass from Earl Morrall to Maurice. Ray May blindside and fumble by Bobby Douglass set up the winning slot as Colts win 21 14 in a Saturday night exhibition.
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Pro grid notes on Silas Mauck and Nolan strategy
Sport talk highlights Silas as a likely non defensive specialist after trade to the 49ers and Mauck stepping into Miami center. Nolan mixes interior linemen in exhibition play and may shift approach this year. DeMarco, a Dolphins veteran, started at center as Mauck competes for action while a delayed telecast airs Saturday’s Cardinal Houston game. The Big Red’s national exposure resumes September 4 against the Chiefs.
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Foyt Returns to Du Quoin for Labor Day Classic
A. J. Foyt enters the 100 mile big car race at Du Quoin State Fair on Labor Day, his first major USAC win at the track. Many top drivers plan to travel to Du Quoin for the dirt-track event, with Al Unser among those entering. Advanced ticket sales for the fair are strong, including the Carpenters-George Kirby night show. Grand Circuit harness racing moves from Springfield to Indianapolis before Du Quoin. Local horseman Tom Hanover may be the first eligible Hambletonian name to reach the fair, while Jimmy Snyder joins the Hambletonian party in Chicago. Publicist Fred Huff notes enthusiasm and looks for a big fair turnout.
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Gary Player Sees Golf Pay Now Largely Taxed and Tough
Golf star Gary Player explains earnings from twelve events on the U S pro circuit, noting a $120 000 haul with $80 000 in taxes and expenses leaving about $15 000 profit. He cites National Airlines and Jacksonville Open wins as top payments and says American tour competition is stiffer than a decade ago.
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