Cardinals Hammer Seaver as Melendez Homers Key Blow
St Louis routed New York 11 0 behind Reg gie Cleveland six hit pitching and a pinch hit grand slam by Louis Melendez off Ray Sadecki. Seaver lasted five innings giving up seven runs as Pittsburgh remained ahead in the NL East with a Pirates win. Melendez homer plus Brock Crosby Alou and Simmons doubled led the attack.
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McNertney dubbed super-sub as Mets game opens clash
St Louis Cardinal announcers label catcher Joe McNertney super-sub while Luis Melendez, 26, entered a game with the Mets Saturday and hit a grand slam pinch homer in the contest.
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Texas Routs White Sox 6 1 in Eight Run Rally
The Rangers exploded for five eighth inning runs capped by Lenny Randie three run double and Dick Billings two run double to defeat the Chicago White Sox 6 1. Broberg pitched eight plus innings for Texas and left the game after loading the bases. Ball State SIU schedule notes show Ball State canceling two games with SIU and a football game this fall.
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Major League Standings Snapshot
Boston and Minnesota clash with top hitters Culp McGrathen Woodson Blyleven in tight schedule spins. Kansas City Chicago California Oakland games feature Bradley Hand Clarke May Hunter Odom in dense race context.
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Astros take lead with win over Reds in NL West race
Cesar Cedeno drove in two runs with a fifth inning double as the Astros beat the Reds 4 1 to move back atop the NL West, one half game ahead. Larry Dierker allowed seven hits for his seventh win, earning his second straight shutout this season. Cedeno also had a first inning RBI and a .625 average against Cincinnati this year.
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Millan Delivers 1-0 Win as Kelley Shuts Out Dodgers
Felix Millan's seventh inning RBI single capped Atlanta's 1-0 win over Los Angeles. Tom Kelley threw his first major league shutout, allowing only three hits as Earl Williams and Kelley earlier sparked the decisive march, with Kelley improving to 5-5. The piece also notes Detroit’s Wolverine Raceway nickel hot dog night drawing 18,273 and Milwaukee’s beer night attendance exceeding 20,000.
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Woman umpire breaks barrier in pro baseball debut
Bernice Gera, 40, of Jackson Heights, becomes the first woman to umpire pro ball in New York Penn League, ejecting Auburn Phillies manager Nolan Campbell during a disputed call. She resigns after the first game of a doubleheader, ending a six year legal fight challenging umpire physical requirements as discriminatory.
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Finley eyes trade options as McLain seeks big‑league return
Oakland owner Charles Finley said he would not block Denny McLain from pursuing a major league return, with McLain reportedly drawing interest from Atlanta and Montreal. Finley noted McLain will stay on the Birmingham farm as a starter and has dropped weight while rebuilding his form.
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Carrasco Ramos to Meet Again in World Title Fight
Mando Ramos of Los Angeles and Pedro Carrasco of Spain prepare for a third World Boxing Council lightweight title bout in seven months in Madrid and Los Angeles after two earlier fights were voided over a stoppage and a protest. The WBC seeks a genuine champion in the Wednesday rematch.
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Exnas nip Phils 5-4 comeback in Montreal
Ron Woods and Ken Singleton homered and Clyde Mashoe drove in two with two sacrifice flies as Montreal rallied from a 4-2 deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4. Stoneman started for Expos. Storkmayer earned the win in relief while Fryman took the loss.
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Six Day Bike Race Ends With Media Night In West Frankfort
Promoter Gene Ernest will host a Media Race on July 29 as the six day event wraps in West Frankfort. Sixteen four man teams entered plus an over 40 race with Alex Vallejo, 70 plus, training. Races run 24 hours a day except nightly programs, with age group events each night.
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Wig gag and public relations with Joe Cunningham
Joe Cunningham, the Cardinals public relations man, jokes about wearing out his wig during a tour with appearances in Marion Benton and Mt Vernon last January. He wore a red wig to prank fans by placing it on long time Red bird supporters, drawing laughter from crowds. Attendance at 29 home games runs 450616 this year versus 483129 last year while scout Joe Mathes reports good feedback on pitcher Steve Waterbury from his St Petersburg manager.
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Canadian football to air on 110 stations this summer
Canadian pro football plans a 7 30 p m start every Wednesday from June 28 to mid November on a 110 station network to chase U S television. Games feature 12 players three downs rouge scoring and motion before snap with Montreal Alouettes a tough name for U S audiences.
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