Mets Take Lead With 8-3 Win Over Cubs
The New York Mets swept the Cubs in five games, moving into first place as Chicago’s slump deepened. Ron Santo and Jim Hickman led the Cubs with Hickman driving in all three runs. Mets steal six bases and clutch hits fuel the decisive victory at Wrigley Field.
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Perez and Bench fuel Reds power with hot homers
Cincinnati's Tony Perez and John Bench lead the NL home run race as the Reds atop the Western Division. Perez has 26 and Bench 25 through 70 games, with May, Rose, and Tolan also contributing, stressing team success over records.
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Aparicio Leads AL All-Star Balloting As Voting Ends Soon
Luis Aparicio of the Chicago White Sox moved into the AL lead over Rico Petrocelli with 220,298 votes to 219,813 as 902,393 ballots counted. Harmon Killebrew widened his edge over Brooks Robinson. Bill Freehan tops the leaders with Boog Powell close behind. Rod Carew remains ahead despite surgery. outfield leaders Robinson, Howard, Yastrzemski, Oliva lead the pack. National League leaders include Bench, Allen, Beckett, Perez, Kessinger, Carty, Aaron, and Mays.
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Elyria Telephone stays undefeated with 1-0 win
In Class D Hot Stove action Elyria Telephone defeats Clearview 1-0 as Roger Hale silences the bats. Rob Sheldon and Mike Mayhew deliver the key hits for Elyria with Mayhew driving in Sheldon for the lone run. Scott Byrne tosses a one hitter for First National in a 16-0 win. Harold Stanford records the only hit for Don Beal.
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Huron AAU Wrestling Tourney Opens Sandusky Series
The Huron Wrestling Club hosts an AAU tournament at Norwalk Junior High School for ages 14 and under, the first of four Sandusky area events. Trophies go to winners and medals to placers as 14 and under competition kicks off the series.
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Wimbledon Seeding Committee Smiles Amid Criticism
Wimbledon seeding panel showed smiles as they defend seed selections amid ongoing criticism. The article notes 11 of 16 seedings were questioned, reflecting controversy surrounding the process at the English championship event.
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Tennis Roundup: Open Field Produces Upsets and Surprises
Gorman of Seattle toppled Cliff Drysdale in a major upset to reach the fourth round as top seeds stumble. Ismael El Shafey and Bob Carmichael advance, with Laver and Newcombe surviving tough tests. Americans Riessen Smith and Ralston also push toward the later rounds amid European seeds’ exits.
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