Toy Cannon Booms Twice in Houston Win
Jimmy Wynn known as the Toy Cannon hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to win 1-0 for the Astros over the Phillies. Earlier he received a $100 fine for tossing his helmet in protest after a called third strike from Steve Carlton. The incident followed an argument with umpire Bruce Froeming.
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Houston
Jimmy Wynn
Philadelphia Phillies
Wynn
Dick Selma
Astros
Phillies
Philadelphia
Steve Carlton
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
San Diego
San Francisco
St. Louis
Montreal
Atlanta
Bruce Froemming
Froemming
Carlton
Don Wilson
Tom Griffin
Mets
Bud Harrelson
Gary Nolan
Harrelson
Reds
Tommie Agee
Willie Mays
Mays
Nolan
Orioles Win Eighth Straight Behind Palmer救
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-0 to extend their winning streak to eight. Jim Palmer earned the win with Grant Jackson recording the final outs after Palmer faced a bases loaded jam in the ninth.
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Baltimore
Jim Palmer
Palmer
Orioles
Minnesota Twins
Grant Jackson
Oroles
Pat Dobson
Mike Cuellar
Dave McNally
Minnesota
Kander
Jim Nettles
Eric Soderholm
Rick Dempsey
Vigo IGA Edges Baesler's IGA 41 in Connie Mack action
Vigo IGA defeated Baesler's IGA 41 as Mike Stark and Terry Stauffer each threw three hitters in Friday's Connie Mack League games. Stark struck out 10 and drove in the winning run in the bottom of the fifth. Mayflower Movers won 2-1 as Stauffer kept Krietenstein Post 104 under control.
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Mayflower
Connie Mack
Baesler
IGA
Krietenstein
Mike Stark
Terry Stauffer
Stark
Steve Abrell
Dirk Joy
Joy
Mark Abreu
B. Rector
Cox
Vigo
Eldred
Mayflower Movers
Stauffer
Switzer
Krietenstein Post
Piepenbrink
Dowell
Gehring
Indiana Classic Opens Tonight At Indiana State Fairgrounds
More than 20 000 race fans are expected for the sixth Indiana Classic at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Norman Nelson defends his 1970 title with Don White also aiming for a third win. The 50 entry list includes Roger McCluskey, Al Unser, Bobby Unser, Johnny Rutherford, Gordon Johncock and Charlie Glotzbach. Practice starts at 5 pm, qualifications at 6 pm, race at 2 pm. purse exceeds 15000 dollars and faster times are anticipated despite safety upgrades.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Norm Nelson
Fairgrounds
Don White
Nelson
White
Roger McCluskey
Bobby Unser
Johnny Rutherford
Gordon Johncock
Charlie Glotzbach
Sunday and Monday Baseball Doubleheader Schedule
A list of scheduled Sunday games includes Texas at New York Chicago at Boston Baltimore at Minnesota Kansas City at Milwaukee Cleveland at Oakland Detroit at California and Cleveland at Minnesota Texas at Boston Detroit at Oakland Baltimore at California with night games.
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Ibullpen
Detroit
Baltimore
California
Oakland
Cleveland
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Chicago
Palmer
Harmon Killebrew
Tony Oliva
Killebrew
Oliva
Weaver
Jim
Tigers
Orioles
Mickey Stanley
Dick McAuliffe
Rick Clark
Joe Coleman
Stanely
McAuliffe
Eddie Brinkman
Ken Holtzman
Dick Tidrow
Joe Rudi
Reggie Jackson
Sal Bando
Mike Epstein
Dave Duncan
Holtzman
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Boston
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Los Angeles
Chicage
San Francisco
St. Louis
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Montreal
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Philatelphia
Houston
Bosman
Pau
Kline
Stottlemyre
Wood
Bradley
Niekro
Loges Wins Three Races at Fraternal Order Police Track
Brad Loges swept three victories in Quarter Midget racing at the Fraternal Order of Police Track on 13th Street and Lockport Road last night. He led in the modified heat, the B modified heat, and the B modified feature. Other winners included Johnny Moore, Jim Little, Susan Bard, Doug Taylor, Greg Eldridge, John Wilson, Brenda Callahan, Chris Delacenay, Eric Callahan, and Don Trhlik across various novice, stock, semi, and feature events.
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Brad Loges
Palmer Leads With Birdie Burst In 36 Holes
Arnie Palmer, a former Houston University ace, carded 11 birdies over 36 holes. Wadkins shot 33 on the front nine with consecutive birdies on five, six, and seven. Zariey and Crampton posted 73 and 70 respectively as others like Beard, Coady, and Floyd missed the cut.
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Houston University
Young Wadkins
Zariey
Nicklaus
Crampton
Frank Beard
Charles Coady
Ray Floyd
Hoosiers Face Kentucky In Annual All Star Clash In Louisville
Indiana and Kentucky prep all stars meet in Freedom Hall Louisville with Indiana boasting size led by Al Fleming 6 8 and Charles Jordan 6 8, while Kentucky relies on speed under Coach Gary Shaffer in the two game series opener. Indiana seeks rebounding edge to slow fast break.
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Louisville
Indiana
Kentucky
Jerry Oliver
Freedom Hall
Indianapolis
Oliver
Jerry Thurston
Owenboro
Hoosier
al Fleming
Michigan City
Charles Jordan
Shortridge
Connersville
Phil Cox
Bobby Wilkerson
Anderson Madison Heights
Bruce Parkinson
Yorktown
Mets Sign Three Draft Picks
The New York Mets announced the signing of three draft selections: Craig Kacek, 17, first baseman from Sepulveda California. August Garbatini, 21, right handed pitcher from Milford Connecticut. and John Slosar, 21, first baseman outfielder from Stratford Connecticut.
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New York
UPI
New York Mets
Craig Kacek
Sepulveda
Calif
August Garbatini
Milford Conn
John Slosar
Stratford, Conn
Fogel Sparks Pepsi Win in Babe Ruth Action
Bill Fogel pitched a three hitter with 12 strikeouts to propel Pepsi-Cola to a 7 1 victory over Columbia Records. Fred Decker doubled and Scott Sexton tripled for Pepsi while Perdieu homered and tripled for Columbia Records. Chuck Blackwell and Tim Cover powered Terre Haute Savings Bank to an 11 7 win over Lemont Construction as Bituminous Materials defeated Coca Cola 16 12 in the nightcap.
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Pepsi-Cola
Babe Ruth
Columbia Records
Pepsi
Fred Decker
Scott Sexton
Perdieu
Chuck Blackwell
Tim Coverstone
Terre Haute Savings Bank
Lemont Construction
Coca Cola
Mike Flair
Cottie
Joseph
Coca-Cola
B. Smith
Mec Hargue
Cutliff
Wagner
Fogel
Gladden
Pepsi Cola
Britton and Childs
Wagogle
Mattingly, Smith and DeCamp
Lemont and Grubb
US Girls Take Lead as Evert Dominates at Wimbledon
In Wimbledon England the U S girls lead Britain 2 1 after Chris Evert 17 from Fort Lauderdale Fla won both a singles and a doubles match. Evert defeated Virginia Wade 6 4 6 4 and teamed with Patti Hogan to beat Winnie Shaw Nell Truman 7 5 6 4. Edy Sullivan McGoldrich praised Evert as the team’s key force.
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Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Virginia Wade
Wimbledon
England
Miss Evert
London
U.S
Britain
Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Edy Sullivan McGoldrich
Boston
Mass
Chris
Billie Jean King
Rosie Casals
Nancy Gunter
Julie Heldman
Joyce Williams
Wendy Overton
Washington D.C
Miss Wade
Jolly Patti Hogan
la Jolla
Calif
California
Winnie Shaw
Nell Truman
Miss Hogan
Corinne Molesworth
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