Major League Standings Update and Schedule Preview
The American League shows Detroit leading the East with a 55-21 mark, Cleveland and Boston close behind. In the West, Oakland and Minnesota lead with strong records as several interleague games loom. The National League features New York and Pittsburgh atop the table, with several key matchups listed for the week including Houston at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at New York.
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Orioles slump continues as Twins beat Baltimore 3 2
Orioles managing only five hits as Minnesota tops Baltimore 3 2 on Bobby Darwin's sixth inning double. Powell wears glasses, Darwin drives in two, while Woodson loses, Granger saves. Oakland stays hot with Campaneris homer as Indians fall further.
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Darold Knowles
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Race driver in court over Indianapolis penalty
Jerry Grant appeals a $72 000 prize loss from the Indianapolis 500 in a closed USAC hearing. Dan Gurney says a pit fuel mix up was an honest mistake as Grant overshot his pit with 30 miles left. USAC panel led by Charlie Brockman will release results later. COAL BELT BASEBALL Grand Tower 12 Prison 3
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United States Auto Club
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Dan Gurney
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Gurney
Squires deny ABA absorption by NBA amid debt rumors
Richmond AP Earl Foreman owner of the Virginia Squires dismisses reports of ABA folding into the NBA calling them nonsense. He says the Squires’ finances are sound despite a Greensboro Daily News story citing an unidentified source about debt and NBA acceptance. Meanwhile Murphysboro Merchants rebound to beat New Athens Cubs 13 3.
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Athens Cubs
Pro hockey expansion draft sparks NHL WHA tensions
Montreal reports a looming legal battle as the NHL expands with the New York Islanders and Atlanta Flames drafting players while WHA signings complicate rosters. Tim Horton and Larry Pleau draw attention as teams weigh contracts, options, and potential court action.
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Associated Press
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Expanded Open TV Coverage At Pebble Beach
ABC TV plans the most extensive United States Open coverage to date with live air on holes 6 through 8 and 1 through 18 across Pebble Beach. Bud Palmer and Chuck Howard emphasize five hours of live coverage over three days plus a Friday special, aiming to showcase leaders and key moments without dead air.
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Bob Green
Pebble Beach
Calif
Bud Palmer
Oceanside Pebble Beach Golf Links
Chuck Howard
Abc-Tv
No. 8
Howard
United States
Monterey Peninsula
Saints sue over Connelly signing in WHA dispute
The Minnesota Fighting Saints threaten court action over Wayne Connelly and other signings, with Vancouver Canucks president Thomas Scallen planning federal suits in Minneapolis or St Paul. Saints coach Glen Sonmor says he is prepared to meet the NHL in court, as the team announces Terry Ball and George Morrison signings.
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Minneapolis Star
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Coal Belt baseball at Anna wraps in doubleheader split
Anna defeats Coal Belt 4 3 in the opener with Babington and Bonucchi homers as Wilmore wins for WF. Cobden edges Herrin 5 0 in the nightcap as McNew homers and Gilley hurls. other games canceled due to diamond complications at Picpolis Olive Branch. Grand Tower defeats U S Prison 12 to ?
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Bench Earns NL Player of the Week Honor
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench, on an 11 game hitting streak, tied the National League record with seven homers in five games last week and hit .424 with 15 RBIs. The league announced the honor today, CEO Charles S. Feeney credited Bench for matching a 1929 mark set by Jim Bottomley of the Cardinals.
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Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Bench
Charles S. Feeney
Bench
Jim Bottomley
St. Louis Cardinals
Woman peanut vendor brightens Municipal Stadium crowd
Kansas City AP reports Jean Haley became the first woman peanut vendor at Municipal Stadium during a Royals game. She sold 144 bags in part of the doubleheader, earned $4.32 in commission, and noted fans reacted with surprise and smiles as she shouted the pitch.
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Local YMCA SIU swimmers lead in Lake Swim at Little Grassy
Four Jackson County YMCA swimmers and SIU student swept five of eight events at the Southern Illinois Lake Swim held at Little Grassy Lake Sunday. Carol Lauchner won the 12 and under girls 880 yards, Jayne Lauchner took the 14 and under girls one mile, Brad Essick won the 12 and under boys 880, and Bill Livingood claimed the men 25 and older one mile. SIU’s Pat Miles won the men open mile. Other wins went to St. Louis area competitors.
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Snead Falls Short In Open Qualifying At Charlotte
Sam Snead grimly admitted the Open jinx after firing 69 in the morning and 78 in the afternoon for 147 at Charlotte Country Club. He missed the 135 qualifying mark by two strokes, finishing 12 behind top qualifier Doug Sanders, as 115 hopefuls vied for 21 spots.
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Associated Press
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Pebble Beach
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Philadelphia Country Club
U. C
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Lee Trevino
Gary Player
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Trevino In Canada Previews 1972 Canadian Open
Lee Trevino arrived at Cherry Hill Club in Fort Erie Ontario to preview the 1972 Canadian Open July 6 to 9. He praised the course and noted tough holes seven to nine while reflecting on a missed Kemper Open putt and receiving a $25 000 belated prize for his 1971 triple national title wins.
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