Freehan leads Fosse in voting
Chicago White Sox first baseman Dick Allen leads AL All Star fan voting with 189,071 ballots as of today. Key rivals include Norm Cash and Brooks Robinson contending for starting roles, with Reggie Jackson pacing the outfield and Luis Aparicio dominating the shortstop category. Balloting ends July 15, with starters announced July 18 and the All Star Game set for July 25 at Atlanta Stadium.
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Evert Nears British Grass Crown At Queen's Club
Chris Evert, 17, bids for first British tournament title at Queen's Club in London. She faces Wendy Overton in the semi finals after defeating Esme Emanuel 6 3 6 0 and impresses with no-set loss streak since arrival in Britain. Evonne Goolagong looms as possible Wimbledon semifinal opponent.
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Belleville, Ill
Rams Colts sale in three way deal discussed
Carrol Rosenbloom owner of the Baltimore Colts could wind up with the Los Angeles Rams in a triple trade. Rams President Bill Barnes confirmed talks ongoing for over a year and noted complex issues including depreciation recapture. Robert Irsay would acquire the Rams and swap franchises with Rosenbloom.
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Texas golf phenom Crenshaw leads NCAA Cape Coral
Texas sophomore Ben Crenshaw shoots six under par 66 to pace a 14 stroke lead for Texas after 36 holes at the NCAA Championship Cape Coral Country Club. Teammate Tom Kite sits 11 under, Crenshaw seeks back to back titles while acknowledging Nicklaus's era.
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Jamieson Sikes lead Western Open first round
Sikes and Jamieson shot 68 at Sunset Ridge in near ideal form despite a 30 mph north wind. Defending champ Crampton on 73 trails by five, with Nicklaus Trevino Heard sidelined and several others at par or better in the $150,000 event.
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Davenport
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
National League standings show East leaders with Pittsburgh and New York tied for top, St. Louis, Montreal, Philadelphia trailing and Houston atop the West with Los Angeles and Atlanta in close chase. Thursday games feature Houston over Cincinnati 9-5 and other scheduled matchups across the league.
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White Sox win on the road to split Brewers series
Chicago White Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 as Stalin Bahnsen notches his 10th win with relief from Cy Acosta. Tom Egan drives in two runs, backing an improved road performance on a West tilt.
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Astros Turn Tables On Reds 9 5
Houston rebounds to beat Cincinnati 9 to 5 as a six run third inning, highlighted by Doug Rader’s home run, moves the Astros to first in the NL West. Cesar Cedeno shines with three runs and four hits while George Culver earns the win.
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Cubs Face Pirates in Key National League Showdown
Cubs host Pirates as Leo Durocher seeks to extend a June surge that has the club 14 5 in June and 32 of 46 since his 1966 arrival. Pittsburgh features eight regulars batting over .300 and leads NL in team hitting while Chicago sits second in both hitting .258 and pitching with a 271 ERA.
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