Umbarger Leads Rangers Past Orioles 6 4 in Narrow Win
Texas rookie Jim Umbarger started strong and earned the decision with ninth inning support from Steve Foucault as the Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4. Umbarger allowed seven hits through eight innings before relief, while Reggie Jackson left injured and hitless in three at bats. Kansas City and Minnesota also won as the Royals blanked the Tigers 10-0 and the Twins beat the Indians 7-2.
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Reggie Jackson
Jackson
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Tigers
Frank White
Hal McRae
Kansas City
Texas
Steve Busby
Mark Littell
Vern Ruhle
Mark Spitz the $5 Million Dud in Hollywood Afterglow
The AP piece reviews Mark Spitz post Munich fame, noting seven Olympic golds led to a $5 million Hollywood contract yet tarnished outcome. It traces his milk endorsements, public image, and struggle with privacy, interviews, and career choices amid fickle fame. Spitz recalls pressure, isolation, and honesty shaping a difficult transition from sport hero to public figure.
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Associated Press
Will Grimsley
Mark Spitz
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Washington
Congress
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William Morris Agency
Portugal
Morris Agency
America
Bob Hope
Dinah Shore
Mike Douglas
Merv Griffin
Johnny Carson
Norman Brokaw
China
Brokaw
NHL expected to fold Scouts amid league meetings
AP reports the Kansas City Scouts face folding as the NHL Board of Governors weighs a $5 million debt crisis, with Mayor Wheeler leading a last-ditch bid for new ownership while Campbell warns of risks. Seals, Swig, and Eagleson developments fill the session as rule changes target on-ice fights and spectator incidents.
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Alameda County Coliseum
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Baseball batting and pitching leaders in the American and National Leagues
The statistics list top performers by batting average runs and RBIs with players like G Brett KC Otis and Rose. It also covers hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases across both leagues plus pitching leaders with wins and strikeouts for teams including KC Cal Cin NY Phi and more.
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Brock
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Hough
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R.jones
Reed
Alcala
Zachry
Christenson
Seaver
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J.richard
Misrsmith
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Lolich
Standings and Tuesday Baseball Schedule Highlights
Baseball standings and Tuesday games feature Oakland at Baltimore and Chicago at Milwaukee with notable pitchers and records. Texas visits Baltimore, California hosts New York, and Detroit travels to Kansas City amid a larger list of midweek matchups across Major League Baseball.
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Mitchell
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Tiant
Texas Terson
Baltimore
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Redfern
Cleveland
Eckersley
California
Ross
New York
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Chicago
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Travers
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Vieunenday
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Minnesota
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Pitts
Louis
Pyr
Clevelans
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Milwkee
Cincinnati
Los Ang
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Houston
Atlanta
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Oakland Uw
St. Louis
Tex
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Kamas City
Niekro
Rhoden
Fryman
San Francisco
Dressier
ABA owners seek NBA merger cost to join league
Four ABA franchises Denver New York Indiana and San Antonio signal willingness to pay about 4.5 million each to join the NBA plus estimated 6.5 to 8 million overall price. New York Nets could face up to 12 million with territorial indemnity. Kentucky and St Louis drop out, others may buy them out to clear merger path. The plan splits as 1 million per each of the NBA's 18 clubs.
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American Basketball Association
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Denver
Indiana
San Antonio
NBA
New York Nets
New York Knicks
Kentucky
St. Louis
Chicago
Arizona cagers to meet Yugoslavia in 27 game schedule
Arizona will open the season November 19 at home against the Yugoslavian national team, then face arch-rival Arizona State in the regular season opener November 26. Two later Arizona State games will count in the WAC standings, the others are nonconference.
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Tucson. Ariz
Arizona
Arizona State
Draft Set Today as Astros Eye Floyd Bannister
New York AP reports the 12th annual summer free agent draft opens with Houston Astros expected to select Floyd Bannister, a left handed pitcher from Arizona State with an 18-1 mark this season. Historical note recalls Eddie Bane’s rapid major league jump and coach Jim Brock’s cautionary view on immediate promotions. Brock believes Bannister may handle promotion, advising sixth or seventh slot on a ten man staff.
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Floyd Bannister
Arizona State University
Astros
Eddie Bane
Arizona State
Minnesota Twins
Jim Brock
Brock
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