Monday Stars as Cubs Top Expos 4-2 in Tight Finish
Rick Monday delivered a two homer performance and a crucial third inning catch to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Montreal Expos 4-2. Ron Santo and Bob Bailey both produced power in the long suspended and resumed games, with Bailey driving in the decisive run in the 18th. Monday matched his career high with 18 homers, series notes show Bailey surging for Montreal while Santo contributed for Chicago.
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Braves get 18th homer from Evans in 3-2 win over Dodgers
Darrell Evans hit his 18th homer of the season in the eighth to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles in the first game of a two night doubleheader. The Dodgers won the nightcap 8-3 as Dave Lopes had three hits in both games.
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Oliver fuels Pirates 6-0 win over Cardinals
Al Oliver collected four hits including a triple and two doubles to lift Pittsburgh past St. Louis 6-0. Dock Ellis pitched solidly to improve to 7-7 while Willie Stargell hit his 300th career homer and 23rd of the season. The Cardinals threatened in the eighth but Ellis escaped.
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Boxing promoter eyes women in Philadelphia ring debut
Spectrum Boxing Director Russell Peltz eyes featuring female fighters against rival promoter Charles Wagner with a July 23 Convention Hall bout on the schedule. Derby star Judy Arnold is courted but under contract and reportedly unavailable. The push follows new state rules loosening limits on women boxers and wrestlers, with industry concerns over safety and practicality.
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Borg Edges Meijer In Five sets At Wimbledon
Bjorn Borg survived a tight five setter against Karl Meijer to win 6-4 6-4 3-6 2-6 6-3 in Wimbledon third round. Meanwhile Nastase reported back trouble resolved, with plans to play next round.
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Frazier to face Bugner in July 2 title bout
Joe Frazier and Joe Bugner agreed to a 12 round fight July 2 in London with veteran ref Harry Gibbs in charge. It will be Frazier’s first since losing the title to George Foreman in Kingston. The event rejects an eight count and allows the fight to continue unless end of a round. A separate legal action seeks to block the Padres move to Washington and protect a $1.5 million loan from Servomation Duchess Inc.
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Orioles Highlight Defensive Leaders From 1960 Season
The Baltimore Orioles featured three standout AL fielding leaders last season with Dave Johnson at second base Jonny Oates catching and Brooks Robinson at third.
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Vukovich Isle of Pocono Favored to Win Schaefer 500
Ex Indy star Freddie Agabashian predicts Billy Vukovich will win Sundays Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway. Vukovich, 29, starts 13th in a 33-car field after qualifying at 184.228 mph for the 242 mile race.
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Murcer Upbraids Kuhn Spits Salvo Court Meeting
New York Yankees outfielder Bobby Murcer faced Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and AL President Joe Cronin in a court like meeting over Murcer's claim that pitchers throw illegal pitches. Kuhn's spokesman said the talk was cordial and no formal rebuke occurred.
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