Bonds homers as Giants crush Astros in nine run rally
Bobby Bonds hammers a grand slam in the seventh for his 20th homer of the season as the San Francisco Giants rout the Houston Astros 13 to 3. The game featured a nine-run ninth inning with Gary Thomasson and Garry Maddox delivering key hits. Other NL results include Chicago beating New York 4 3 in 10, Pittsburgh blanking Montreal 4 0, Cincinnati over San Diego 4 0, Los Angeles over Atlanta 12 9, and St. Louis edging Philadelphia 2 1 in 10. Johnny Bench returns with a three-run homer for the Reds.
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Montreal
Cincinnati
San Diego
Los Angeles
Atlanta
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Bill Russell
Luis Melendez
Cards
Johnny Bench
Pete Rose
Wayne Newton routs Sullivan 12 1 in baseball at Rose-Hulman
Wayne Newton defeated Sullivan American Legion 12 to 1 at Art Nehf Field on the Rose-Hulman campus. Nate Mills hurled a complete game with eight strikeouts and six walks, as Newton jumped ahead with two runs in the first and added five in the second.
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Ciolli
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Gary McCabe
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Fay Spetter
Bill Hamilton
Sullivan
Harold Noble
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Spetter
Bob Metheny
Tom Green
George Murphy
Bench Lifts Reds Past Padres in Comeback Win
Johnny Bench, hobbling with a pulled calf, returns wearing a quarter inch sponge in his left shoe and belts a three run homer plus a single to power Cincinnati past San Diego 4 0. Pete Rose adds an inside the park homer as Jack Billingham earns his 10th win in a four hit shutout effort.
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Dan Driessen
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Twins break scoreless tie with eighth inning slam
The Associated Press reports Bob Darwin of the Twins hit an eighth inning grand slam off Nolan Ryan, lifting Minnesota to a 4-0 win over the Angels. Jim Bibby of Texas pitched a one hitter to beat the Royals 3-0, striking out seven.
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Irwin Leads Western Open with Sharp Play and Putter Pride
Hale Irwin, 28, in a two stroke lead after a 66 following a 67, argues practice is unnecessary if one’s game is sharp. Bruce Crampton and Rik Massengale each shot 69 to sit tied for second at 135, as Arnold Palmer slips to fifth at 137 after a 71. Massengale credits Harvey Penick for improved play and chipping near par saves.
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Larry Hinson
Lionel Hebert
LC. Snead
George Archer
Doug Ford
Forrest Ferler
Artie McNickle
Leonard Thompson
Tommy Aaron
Art Wall
Jerry McGee
Bob Dickson
Bob Zender
John Jacobs
Dave Stockton
Rick
Bibby brothers make AL history as Jim no-hits Royals
Henry Bibby of the New York Knicks helps his brother Jim Bibby pitch a no hitter into the Texas Rangers 3-0 win over Kansas City. Fran Healy doubled to start Kansas City’s sixth but Bibby struck out Fred Patek as part of the gem. Bibby’s Minor League to Major League path and Whitey Herzog link noted.
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St. Louis
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Herzog and Bibby Linked by Mets Ties in Pitching Upgrade
Herzog, a former Mets executive who now manages the Rangers, cites Bibby as a key pitching addition. Bibby delivered a one hit seven strikeout performance Friday night, strengthening a club that needed pitching more than hitting.
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Foreman Joe Roman title bout set for September first
George Foreman will earn a guaranteed million dollars for his world heavyweight title defense against Joe King Roman on September 1. Roman will receive $100,000 and travels to San Juan to begin training. Roman knocked out Elmo Brown in Portland last Thursday.
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White Sox Grab Lead With 4-3 Win Over A's
Chicago tops Oakland 4-3 to seize first in the AL West as Ed Herrmann homered in the eighth. Stan Bahnsen improved to 10-6 while Ken Holtzman dropped to 11-8. Luis Alvarado, Carlos May and Bert Campaneris supplied key hits as Reggie Jackson drove one deep but inside the fence for an out.
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Banks Vigo Tie For First In Connie Mack Standings
Banks and Vigo IGA pulled even with Mayflower atop the Connie Mack league after wins at Spencer F. Ballfield. Bimbo Ward pitched a two hit shutout as Banks beat Krietenstein 10-0 in a ten run rule game, while Scott Norris pitched Vigo IGA to a 5-0 win over Baesler's.
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Jackie Stewart Dominates French Grand Prix Practice
Jackie Stewart led practice at Le Castellet setting a fast time and breaking his lap records. Francois Cevert followed second for Tyrell-Ford while Emerson Fittipaldi lagged in sixth as the final two sessions prepare for Sunday's 54 lap race on the Paul Ricard circuit.
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Cubs ride Lockman strategic moves to 4-3 10 inning win
Chicago baseball notes Whitey Lockman guides the Cubs as Adrian Garrett and Gene Hiser spark a 4-3 10 inning victory over the Mets. Garrett homers, Hiser belts clutch tying shot, and Jose Cardenal delivers the game winner as Lockman’s bullpen and lineup plan pay off.
Libertyville Hosts Clinton to Twinbill
Libertyville, with one loss in 10 games, welcomes Clinton All-Stars for a 1:36 p.m. doubleheader. Last year Clinton won 3-2 with Randy Hayes pitching a two hitter and all runs unearned. Hayes will start one game and Lenny LeClercq the other for Tom Shew's club.
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