Willie Davis Rates Dodgers as Best Attitude Team
Dodgers top Braves 12 9 in 12 innings as Willie Davis hails Los Angeles as the closest club he has played with in 14 Dodger seasons. He cites unity on and off the field and a scrapping edge despite pitching and defense not matching earlier years. Aaron, Lum, Morton, Evans, and Johnson homer for Atlanta as Braves rally but fall short.
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Major Baseball Standings and Sunday Schedule
Major standings listed for New York Chicago Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego Houston San Francisco Atlanta Cleveland New York Milwaukee Boston Baltimore Detroit Chicago Oakland Kansas City Texas Minnesota California with multiple games at 2 7 8 11 p m and a Sunday slate including Milwaukee Boston Chicago Oakland Baltimore Detroit Cleveland New York Kan City Texas and twilight and night games.
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Branham doubles up in two FOP quarter midget races
At the FOP quarter midget track on Friday night 42 drivers competed with Darrin Branham and Leon Dale Jr. among double winners. Fast lap leaders included Jim Little Sr. and Dave Winters in stock and modified classes with multiple heats and semi finals highlighting the program.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From A Busy Night
The National League and various AL games produced decisive outcomes. Key game results include Mets 3 4 3 0, Dodgers 9 12 3 12, Giants 14 2 0, and Orioles 9 2, with notable homers by Boswell Milner Garrett Hiser Bonds and more, plus wins by Moose and Culver.
Spence's Blast Sparks VEW Victory in Little League Nightaction
VEW edged Wabash Valley Asphalt 2-1 as Kevin Spence hit a home run and strong pitching stifled the opponents at Ralph Mills Park. John Dowell fired a two hit shutout for the Jaycees 9-0 win over the Medics at hth and Chase. Jim Russell drove in three runs. Smiley's Car Wash beat Terre Haute Savings 1-0 as Tom Smith scattered seven hits. Evening Optimist League saw Jim Shaw toss a no hitter in Big Wheel 5-0 win over Smith Alsop. West Terre Haute Glick's defeated Jaycees 7-4 in senior league action.
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Murcer Charges Perry Greaseball Claim After 7–2 Win
New York outfielder Bobby Murcer accused Cleveland pitcher Gaylord Perry of throwing a greaseball after Murcer hit a two run homer in a 7–2 Yankees victory. Murcer met Baseball Commissioner Kuhn who fined him $250 for earlier comments. Perry showed a varied mix of pitches and fidgets during the game and Murcer defended his stance on illegal pitches.
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Melendez Delivers Pinch Hit In 10th To top Phillies
Luis Melendez in pinch hit fashion drives a bases-empty single up the middle in the 10th inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 and lift the St. Louis Cardinals to second place in the NL East. The 23 year old Puerto Rican outfielder had previously delivered a pinch hit against Chicago and, despite a sore shoulder, remains ready for the lineup as Red Schoendienst confirms his return for the second game of the series.
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Revson Starts Schaefer 500 From Pole At Pocono
Peter Revson, 34, earns the pole for Sundays Schaefer 500 at Pocono with a speed of 190.648 mph, hoping to finally lead a 500 mile race. Teammate Johnny Rutherford and front-row rivals Al Unser and Mario Andretti join him as the field spins off for the 1 pm start amid a purse of 364,650 dollars.
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Dixie Bee Devils Upset Raiders 8-5 in Miss Softball America
The Dixie Bee Devils defeated the Raiders 8-5, handing them their first loss as Dixie improves to 4-2 and the Raiders drop to 5-1. In another game the Tigerettes edged the Greyhounds 15-14, moving to 3-3 while the Greyhounds fall to 2-3.
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Tickner nets hole in one at Geneva Hills golf course
Clint onlookers watch Richard Tickner ace the No. 2 hole at Geneva Hills 143 yards Friday. Tickner was joined by Charles Hollars Bob Bundy and Tom Thomas in the group.
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Laura Baugh Leads LPGA Debut At Lady Tara Classic
Laura Baugh and Sandra Haynie each shot 70 to lead after the first round of the Lady Tara Classic in Atlanta. The 18 year old Long Beach native opened with a birdie and eagled the 14th hole on the Indian Hills Country Club course, sharing the lead with Haynie as Bonnie Bryant Joann Washam and Judy Rankin trail by three strokes.
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Foreman to defend title against Roman in Tokyo
Richmond report says manager confirms George Foreman will defend his world heavyweight title against Joe King Roman on September 1 in Tokyo despite the World Boxing Association's refusal to sanction the bout.
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Reeves Paces Raiders Win in Junior Baseball Action
Reeves powered the Raiders to an 8 6 win over the Untouchables at Spencer F Ball field. Scouts noted Doug Reeves sacking a triple as part of the Raiders offense with Bill Chance leading the losers with a double and single.
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California Senate Salutes Henry Aaron Amid Ruth Record Chase
In Sacramento the California Senate passes a resolution praising Henry Aaron for pursuing Babe Ruths all-time home run record. The body notes Aaron sits 25 behind Ruth with 714 by Ruths tally at the time.
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Schaefer 500 Pit Practice Sets Stage for Race
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