League Leaders Showcase Top Baseball Performances
The Associated Press lists NL leaders in batting and pitching with stars like Bonds, Stargell, Aaron, and Mayberry. Highlights include Bonds 66 hits and 50 runs, Ferguson 42 RBIs, Carlton 85 strikeouts, and Mayberry leading AL with 13 homers.
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Stargell’s 14th homer fuels Pirates past Braves
Willie Stargell powered the Pirates with a tape measure three run homer in the eighth inning as Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 3 to 1 at Three Rivers Stadium. Nellie Briles pitched effectively over nine innings, lifting Pittsburgh to 21 20 while remaining 4 2 behind the Cubs in the NL East.
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Archbold Dominates Commercial Bank In Ladies Softball
Archbold won 23 to 6 over Commercial Bank in Ladies Softball League play. Gail Parker and Carla Atkinson each had five hits to pace a 36 hit Archbold attack, with Atkinson adding a triple and Parker a double. Multiple Archbold players matched four hits, while Commercial Bank’s Karen Bickell led with four singles and Lynett Harvell and Peggy added three hits.
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Standings and schedules for the major leagues
The standings show Chicago leading the East with 29 wins, 19 losses and Pittsburgh 21 20, New York 21 22, Montreal 19 22, St. Louis 19 25, Philadelphia 19 27. In the West San Francisco 32 20, Los Angeles 30 19, Houston 29 22, Cincinnati 27 21, Atlanta 17 30, San Diego 17 33. Thursday results: Chicago 16 Houston 8. Pittsburgh 3 Atlanta 1. Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 2. Friday matchups list Chicago at Atlanta, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Houston at St. Louis, New York at San Diego, Montreal at Los Angeles, Philadelphia at San Francisco, Detroit at New York, and various West matches.
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Stargell Delivers Tape Measure Homer Seals Pirates Win
Willie Stargell belted a three run homer in the bottom of the eighth to lift Pittsburgh over Atlanta 3-1. Nellie Briles pitched a three hitter for the victory. In other NL action, Chicago routed Houston 16-8 as Morgan, Cardenal and Fanzone fueled the Cubs surge. Cincinnati defeated St Louis 3-2 on Joe Morgan's sixth homer and Brock added a two-run shot for the Cardinals.
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NFL Fines Backed For Leaving Benches During Fights
The NLRB asserts commissioner Rozelle may fine players up to 200 dollars for leaving benches during on field fights. The board upheld his authority while ruling artificial turf bargaining remains a mandatory subject.
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Holtzman Knocked Out As Hart Delivers Hit To Power A’s Win
Oakland ace Ken Holtzman pitched through eight innings before Jim Ray Hart lined a ball to first that led to a limp off the field. Rollie Fingers finished the one hitter as the A’s beat the Yankees 6-0 with Reggie Jackson a two run triple and a solo homer. The day also saw Angels edge Red Sox 7-6 and White Sox rout Tigers 10-2 among the day’s AL results. In the NL, Cubs crushed Astros 16-8, Pirates beat Braves 3-1, Reds topped Cardinals 3-2.
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