Indians Rangers split marathon twinbill nightcap
Cleveland rallied in the fourth to tie and lost in 17 innings as Eric Raich pitched, John Ellis delivered a crucial two run double and Rick Manning contributed five hits. The doubleheader featured fan ejections for profanity and a streaker, amid a seven and a half hour marathon.
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Charlie Spikes
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Rick Manning
Reds Sweep Cubs as Bench and Perez Power Rally
Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine clicked as Johnny Bench homered and Tony Perez collected three RBIs in the nightcap after Perez returned from a thumb injury. The Reds won 2-1 and 8-5 to lead the NL West, with Perez driving in key runs and making a diving grab in the field.
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Tony Perez
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Gary Nolan
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Mike Walker Chooses Ohio Wesleyan University
Avon Lake three-sport star Mike Walker has earned a grant-in-aid at Ohio Wesleyan University and will play basketball and baseball. He earned eight letters in football basketball and baseball, helped shoremen win the Southwestern Conference title, and earned quarterback honors twice. Walker will major in communications with a minor in English.
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Avon Lake
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No-Hitters Almost Achieved by Holtzman and Palmer
Holtzman and Palmer came within a hit of a no-hitter as the A’s and Orioles posted 1-0 and 1-0 wins. Holtzman faced the minimum until Tom Veryzer broke through in the ninth. Palmer yielded a fourth-inning single but finished with his third career one-hitter. Other AL results included Yankees over White Sox 4-1 and Twins over Red Sox 7-5.
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Hal McRae
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Sparky Lyle
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Chris Chambliss
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Floyd tops Kemper Open as mother’s birthday gift
Ray Floyd won the Kemper Open by three strokes, his first PGA Tour victory in six years. He fired a 69 total, finishing 10 under 278, with Gary Player and John Mahaffey tying for second at Quail Hollow. Floyd credited his mother’s birthday and noted his youth immaturity had held back his career.
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Jones rally shocks Court in Cleveland World Team Tennis
About 2,000 fans packed the Coliseum as Ann Hayden Jones, reinstated in women singles, erased a 4-1 deficit to beat Margaret Court 6-4. Jones led the Nets to a 28-23 win over the Lets with strong doubles from Clark Graebner and Sue Stap, while John Newcomb missed the match due to injury. The Nets move to 7-8 as they prepare to host Rosie Casals and the Los Angeles Strings next.
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Reissen
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Edelfsen
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Los Angeles Strings
American captures British Amateur at Hoylake final
Vinnie Giles of Richmond Virginia defeated English champion Mark James 8 and 7 in the 36 hole final at Royal Liverpool on a wind swept course. Giles credited his wife Key for correcting his stance and grip saving his best golf for the final. He became the 13th American winner and the 12th to hold both British and American Amateur titles.
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Royal Liverpool Golf Club
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James
Ridgeville CYO Gridders Sign Up
Spring signup for the North Ridgeville St. Peter CYO football team will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the school. Eligible players are boys presently in the fourth grade.
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