Dream Game lives again for four stars in All Star classic
Four stars turned back the clock in a dramatic All Star game that lived up to its Dream Game moniker. Hank Aaron finally delivered with a game changing homer off Gaylord Perry, Tug McGraw closed strong, Joe Morgan drove in the decisive run in the 10th, and Cookie Rojas added a vital homer as the Nationals defeated the Americans 4 3 in extras.
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Morgan's clutch hit sinks All-Stars in extras
In Atlanta Hank Aaron homered for the National League and Joe Morgan delivered a game winning single in the 10th, lifting the NL to a 4-3 victory over the American League. Morgan's line drive off Dave McNally scored Nate Colbert to cap a dramatic All-Star finale.
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Perry denies Aaron hit a spitter in All-Star game
Atlanta The All Star game saw Gaylord Perry of the Indians deny throwing a spitball to Hank Aaron. Aaron claimed the pitch went over the left field fence in the 10th inning for a 4-3 NL win. Perry called it an inside fastball and noted Aaron’s long history against him while downplaying the charge.
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Reds Sign Young Pitcher Larry Payne From Texas
Cincinnati Reds acquire 18 year old pitcher Larry Payne from Texas as their top draft choice in the recent free agent draft. The unsigned right handed prospect from Bedia Tex signed with the Reds on Monday and joins the organization ahead of the upcoming season.
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Near hero Rojas thrilled by homer at All Star Game
Cookie Rojas nearly delivered a dramatic two run homer to lift the American League in the 43rd All Star Game, but the Nationals rallied to win 4-3 in 10 innings. Rojas praised the thrill and joked about needing 630 more to tie Hank Aaron while noting Rod Carew's rib injury kept him in the lineup.
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Three area golfers survive opening rounds
Three area golfers advance in the Cleveland District Golf Assn match play at Lakewood Country Club after two rounds. Paul Minnich beat Joe Whelan and Ed Rosenbaum to reach quarter finals. Art Hudnutt and Fred Fifner each won two matches to advance toward semi finals. Jim Ross won a first round but fell to Bob Ward Jr in the second round.
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Browns trim two to 64 man training squad
HIRAM UP I reports Browns cut running back Jake Mayes of Tennessee State and defensive end Dewey Rogers of Prairie View from the training camp reducing roster to 64 players.
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McKay Keeps Diets Tight as Browns Contact House
Browns tackle Bob McKay keeps two diets with one aimed at 200 pounds. He loves contact in the pit and notes his Texas career included a national championship and All American honors. He cites advice from Browns trainer Leo Murphy and a camp chef while acknowledging injury risk and starting role uncertainties.
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