Cardenal Delivers Tie Breaking Single as Wilhelm Reaches 1000th Appearance
In a festive milestone, Cardinals stun Braves 6-5 as Jose Cardenal bases loaded single drives in tying and winning runs off Hoyt Wilhelm in his 1000th pitching appearance. Wilhelm, 46, had earlier saved his 999th game. the Braves see their 11-game win streak end. Reds, Giants, Dodgers, Astros, and others post wins in varied NL action.
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Petty’s spectacular crash tops racing weekend
Parnelli Jones and David Pearson won major races at Lime Rock and Darlington respectively, with Jones taking the Trans-Am title in a Ford Mustang and Pearson winning the Rebel 400 after a dramatic Darlington race. Richard Petty survived a severe crash at Darlington that sidelined him for weeks, while broader coverage noted practice at Indianapolis and a fatal drag race accident nearby.
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Kuhn nominates Cubs infield for all star game
NEW YORK UPI The Chicago Cubs led NL East with a above .500 record and had their entire infield named on the 1970 All Star nomination list by Bowie Kuhn. Ernie Banks Glen Beckett Don Kessinger and Ron Santo top the Cubs contingent among 48 nominees on ballots to be distributed to fans.
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Casey's Drive-in Softball at Oakwood Field Tonight
Casey's Drive-in softball team will play Tarry Vanes tonight at 7 30 p m on the Oakwood ball field. The Eivica Eagles slow pitch team will hold scrimmages tonight and tomorrow at 6 p m on Diamond Two at West Park.
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Brumby and Snyder Win Harvey's Mixed Doubles Title
Brumby and Snyder claimed the Harvey's Mixed Doubles league championship at Evans Lanes by rolling off Oleson and Foss 4-0. Snyder topped the high series with 559 and Brumby added 537 with a 20 game. Gene Harrison also posted 559 and a 210 high game.
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Major League results tangled box score update
Baseball scores and notes from multiple games with pitchers and batters named, including Parker, Arrigo, Sisk, and Etchebarren. Highlights touch on HRs by Rettenmund, Torre, Henderson, Bench, and Harper, plus WPs and LPs for several clubs.
Gilbert beats Crampton in Houston playoff for title
Gibby Gilbert, after three failed tests, wins the $115,000 Houston Champions International in a three hole sudden death playoff with Bruce Crampton. Gilbert earns $23,000, as his wife Judy, eight months pregnant, awaits at Hollywood home. He trailed by two on the final hole before birdie while Crampton bogeyed.
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Highland wins Inland Conference Golf Tourney again
Highland High School repeated as Inland Conference champion at Pine Hills Country Club with a 357 total. Medalist was John Martin of Brookside with 80, while Larry Chimento shot 82 for runner-up. other team scores included Keystone 361 and Brookside 378.
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Stars Ready for Tough Final With Indiana Rival
Los Angeles coach Bill Sharman says the Stars face a rough matchup against the Indiana Pacers for the ABA title after sweeping the Denver Rockets 109 to 107. He praises the team’s hustle but warns Indiana’s front line and balance pose a challenge. The series opens in Indianapolis, with two Stars home games slated for Anaheim.
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League Leaders Highlight Top Players Across Leagues
National League leaders include Aaron Atl 13 Perez Cw 12 and Williams Gh 11 with Col bert SD on 10. Cin Allen St L and McCovey SF at 9. Howard Wath 1 Powell Balt 1 Walton Nhl and Killedres Voent Vestrremsiy Bos and Minchet Osk 8. Perez Cm 3 OH Aston Atl and iuhame Chi 22. McCoves SF 3 Detz SF. American League Powel Balt Balton Mil and Olina Minn 27. Howard With B Olina KC and Alves Wenn 24. National League Leaver NY 67 Merrit Con and Dierker Hoe 62 Hands Chi Nolan and Simpson Ca 5 1 American Leatee McNally Batt ¢ Trant Mine 5-0 Perry Winns Heeter Usk 5-2
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