Orioles Extend Lead as Tigers Slip in East Race
The Orioles swept Detroit in a four game set to widen the East Division gap to 11 games over Boston, while Detroit fell 13 1/2 games back. Frank Robinson drove in the decisive run in the ninth of the 4-3 win, after Detroit rallied for three in the ninth in the opening game. Reggie Jackson fueled Oakland's two wins over Chicago as the A's stretch their lead to 11 1/2 games in the West.
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Twins sweep KC in doubleheader as Oliva loses no heat
Tony Oliva had five hits including two homers in Minnesota's 12-2 rout of Kansas City after a 7-2 loss. Other games saw Cleveland top the Yankees 5-1 then fall 6-3, California defeat Seattle 8-2, and Orioles overpower the Tigers in a doubleheader.
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Barrer and Payee Spark National League East Results
National League East results show Pittsburgh 7 New York 4 and Philadelphia 13 Montreal 8 with Chicago 38 St. Louis 1 and Los Angeles 19 San Diego 0. Sunday scores include New York 7 Pittsburgh 8 and Chicago 3 12 St. Louis 1 1 plus Atlanta 4 Houston 3 and Cincinnati 7 San Francisco 6.
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Saturday American League Scores and Tuesday Matchups
Results show Cleveland 7 New York 3 and Baltimore 6 Detroit 4. Kansas City 7 Minnesota 4, Washington 4 Boston 8 in 10. Chicago 6 Oakland 2. Seattle 3 California 0. Cleveland 5 3 New York 1 6. Washington 5 5 Boston 44 Detroit 3 3. Baltimore 2 4 Kansas City 7 2. Minn 2 12 Oakland 3 6. Chicago 2 5 California 8 Seattle 2. Upcoming: Baltimore at New York Washington at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Minnesota at Chicago California at Kansas City Seattle at Oakland.
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Coody Wins Cleveland Open by Two Strokes
Charles Coody captured the Cleveland Open with a final round 69 to finish 271 nine under par at Aurora Country Club. Bruce Crampton finished two back after a 69, with Bob Murphy third at 275. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus struggled in the final round.
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Cubs and Cubs Lead Division Race With Doubleheader Sweep
Billy Williams extended Stan Musial's NL ironman record as the Cubs swept a doubleheader from St. Louis at Wrigley Field, eight games ahead of second-place New York, with Ron Santo driving in five runs in the nightcap. The Mets, Phillies, Dodgers, Braves and more NL teams posted wins in other games.
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Diehl Falls Short as Diehl Ties for Second in NCAA Golf
Terry Diehl of Georgia finished in a five way tie for second at the NCAA Golf Championship in Colorado Springs. Bob Clark of Cal State Los Angeles won the title with 298. Diehl posted 301 for the event, with Florida’s Steve Melnyk one stroke behind at 302.
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All-America Game Draws Smallest Atlanta Crowd
The West beat the East 14-10 in the ninth Coaches All-America game as O J Simpson did not play. Attendance reached 17 008 in 96 degree heat, the smallest since the game moved to Atlanta. Gipson was MVP with a 4 yard kickoff return and Enyart added a fourth quarter TD.
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Benton Wins Feature at Patten Speedway in 76
Larry Benton of Coolidge won the 25 lap feature at Patten Speedway on Saturday night, taking the lead on the first lap and holding it to the finish. Billy Joe Boyette of Tallahassee was second, Pete Craig of Thomasville third, with other finishers including Gene Williams, Frankie Hamilton, Lamar Thomas and Russell Tinsley. Jo ey Gregory of Thomasville topped the go cart race for a third straight win and a special July 4th race is planned for Friday night.
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