Staub Shines As Astros Top Cubs In Win
Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 for their fifth win in eight since Dusty Staub joined as manager. Staub, 24, hit .317 and singled in a run while Larry Dierker earned his seventh win. Reds edge Mets 6-5 in 11. other scores include Tigers 14-3 Indians, Twins 1-0 White Sox, Athletics 3-2 Angels.
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Ramos Cries After Frazier Heavyweight Loss at MSG
Manuel Ramos endured a fearsome defeat to Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden. Dr. Campbell reported no serious injury despite swelling around Ramos right eye and facial bruising. Ramos cried in his dressing room, explaining Mexicans show emotion when winning or losing as he vowed to start over with more experience.
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Minor Loop Expansion Following Majors Lead
A six hour expansion committee meeting in Columbus Ohio discussed realignment and minor league expansion led by Bob Howsam of the Reds. Plans target stockpiling 24 Class AAA clubs with later focus on double A and Class A. Seattle San Diego and Toronto? Tacoma fraught with franchise issues amid possible PCL International League reorganization.
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Open day trials began for Gold Cup unlimited hydroplanes
Detroit AP reports Jack Re gas of San Leandro California averaged 114.136 mph and led five qualifiers in the opening day trials for the Gold Cup Race for unlimited hydroplanes.
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Conigliaro May Pitch May Return to Boston Trials
Tony Conigliaro, Red Sox outfielder recovering from a serious eye injury, may begin workouts at the ball park later this week after medical clearance. He has been running on beaches while awaiting full physical work and could attempt a comeback as a pitcher if hitting remains unlikely.
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Major League Leaders Update Across Leagues
National League leaders include McCovey and Hart with 18 and 14 apiece for Giants. In the American League F Howard leads with 24, Horton 18 and Harrelson 15. Pitching notes show Marichal 14-2 for Giants and McLain 13-2 for Tigers among others.
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Northrup hits two grand slams as Tigers rout Cleveland
The Associated Press reports Jim Northrup of the Tigers tied a major league record by hitting grand slams in the fifth and sixth innings to power a 14-3 win over Cleveland. Dean Chance of the Twins pitched a three hitter in a 1-0 rain-shortened win over the White Sox.
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Purdue Track Meet Canceled By Purdue Coach
Purdue track coach Dave ranking has called off the U S Track and Field Federation development meet planned at the school on Saturday. Officials cited vacation schedules of Purdue staff as the reason the event could not be properly organized.
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Rookie Sandra Post Wins LPGA Title By Seven Shots
Rookie Sandra Post of Oakville Ontario captured the LPGA title at Pleasant Valley Country Club, shooting a five under par 68 in a playoff over 1967 champion Kathy Whitworth. Post earned 3000 dollars, becoming the youngest winner and first foreigner to win the LPGA crown, with Whitworth finishing two under and $2300.
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Top Qualifier Gas Sets Fast Pace in Gold Cup Trials
44 year old mechanic from San Leandro California named Regas on Notre Dame topped opening day trials for the 60th Gold Cup Race for unlimited hydroplanes on the Detroit River. He averaged 114.136 mph over three three mile laps, four mph faster than the next qualifier as five crews competed in Mondays session.
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Spitz Sets World Mark In 400 Meter Freestyle At Relays
Mark Spitz of the Santa Clara Swim Club clocked 4:07.7 for 400 meters, beating Don Schollander by three lengths and surpassing Greg Charleton’s 1968 mark. Santa Clara dominated events at the 16th annual San Leandro Relays, hosting swimmers from 30 countries July 5-7, and set two American and 17 meet records. The 200 freestyle relay teams for men and women also posted American records of 1:41.2 and 1:56.6 respectively.
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