Pinch Hitter Brock Delivers Cardinals Rally to Top Phillies 5-4
Lou Brock's pinch single sparked a three run ninth inning to lift St Louis past Philadelphia 5-4 in a nationally telecast game. Curt Flood scored the tying run and Brock later scored on Mike Shannon's ground-rule double before Tim McCarver's sacrifice fly won it. The Cardinals improved to 16-4 in 20. The Mets beat Atlanta 5-2. Houston topped Los Angeles 4-0. Cubs hammered Giants 7-2.
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Young Carter Upsets Top Seed to Highlight Pennsy Lawn Tennis Opener
In Haverford, Denise Carter, 17, stunned top seed Karen Krantzcke 7-5 6-0 on opening day of the 69th Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships. The men’s draw saw top U S star Charlie Pasarell, Arthur Ashe, Marty Reissen, Premit Lall, and Stan Smith win in straight sets as favored seeds advance. Vicky Rogers advanced for the distaff side with a 6-3 6-0 win over Mimi Kanarek.
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Hayes and Lerner Back Jet Time in 1969 Hambletonian Chase
Du Quoin fair president Bill Hayes and investor Charles Lerner discuss Jet Time, a two year old trotter promising for the 1969 Hambletonian. Lerner notes Jet Time’s early circuit wins and a 2 12.4 mile as a novice, while Lerner’s wife Jan jokes about race track jargon.
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Robinson to host lone PGA event in Sept weekend in Robinson
The Robinson community in eastern Illinois will host a PGA tournament September 26 to 29, attracting top players despite a compact weekend slate. Dick Diecker, the Robinson tourney chair, secured funding from over 70 club members and moved the event two weeks to ensure it stands as the sole PGA meet that weekend. The prize money counts toward annual standings and the winner earns automatic entry to future championships.
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Detroit Group Offers $100000 For Title Fight
A Detroit group offers Joe Frazier or Jimmy Ellis at least 100000 for a title bout against the Olympia Stadium winner of Alvin Blue Lewis versus Eduardo Corletti. The first champion to accept will get the bout, said Nick Londes, Olympia Stadium general manager.
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NFL camp notes include Brown return and Starr flu setback
Bills Brown returns to Viking camp after a temporary walkout while Bart Starr leaves Green Bay with influenza. Tarkenton signs a one year deal with the Giants as other contract talks affect Richardson, Parker, Limbrough, and Dee. Reds announce four draft picks to Sarasota Gulf Coast League affiliate.
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Medwick Goslin and Cuyler to Hall of Fame induction
In Cooperstown, Joe Medwick Leon Goslin and the widow of Hazen Cuyler attended induction ceremonies as Medwick and Goslin were named by the veterans committee. The day featured Detroit's 10 1 win over Pittsburgh and a National Baseball Library dedication.
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