Franks Praises Cards as Cubs Edge Cards in 13 Innings
Cubs beat the St Louis Cardinals 4 3 in 13 innings as Steve Ontiveros drew the decisive hit scoring Jerry Morales. Bobby Murcer homered for Chicago while Bruce Sutter dominated on the mound. Halicki and Giants blank Padres as Mets beat Expos.
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Foyt Makes History in Fourth Indianapolis 500 Win
In Indianapolis A J Foyt won his fourth 500 to become the event's only four time champion. Gordon Johncock led late but a pit over rev and oil slick troubles helped Foyt seize the victory as Tom Sneva finished second and Al Unser third amid postrace analysis of pace and pit strategy. Johncock and others faced varied troubles including a tires and gear box incident.
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Mayberry Breaks Slump with Three Homers for Royals
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog reshaped John Mayberry's stance to boost his hitting. Mayberry slammed three homers and drove in five as the Royals beat Toronto 11 3. Al Cowens went 5 for 5 with a double and a triple.
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WBA Threatens To Strip Ali Of Title if He Accepts Rematch
The World Boxing Association president warned Muhammad Ali he would lose his world heavyweight title if he agrees to a rematch with Antonio Inoki after their 1976 Tokyo draw. WBA officials say any boxer facing a martial arts athlete could be stripped of ranking. Inoki spent most rounds on the mat while Ali taunted him. Ali was later hospitalized for leg injuries.
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Yanks Beaten in Amateur Golf at Ganton
U S junior champion Madden Hatcher III of Columbus Ga. fell to Brit John Glover 6 and 4 while Bill Loeffler Englewood N J lost to Sandy Lile 5 and 4 and Dick Runkle Los Angeles bowed 4 3 to Peter McEvoy in the British Amateur at Ganton England The U S failed to place a player in the last 16 for the first time in about a decade.
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Connie Mack Sets League Tryouts in Terre Haute
The Terre Haute Connie Mack League will hold baseball tryouts at 2 p.m. Sunday at Spencer F. Ballfield. Boys 18 and under as of July 31 and not on a team are eligible and should bring their own equipment. Nine teams need players for league competition.
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Soap Box Derby Quits Support of Board Event
Akron officials question CBS air of a one minute Akron film as All American Soap Box Derby Inc withdraws support for the national skateboard championships scheduled in Akron. Local governance debate centers on TV coverage and official backing amid uncertainty.
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Reds and Dirty Dozen Win Opening Softball Games
The Reds edged the Lady Aces 14 11 as Givens hit two homers and Lawson and McFall added one each. The Dirty Dozen defeated the Blue Angels 14 6 led by Kendra Bratcher with three homers. Spans the city Derby Downs soap box derby site and CBS film exposure negotiations amid liability and funding concerns for Akron events.
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