Mets Sweep Cardinals Behind Krane Epics
Mets beat St. Louis 2-1 and 8-5 to sweep the doubleheader as Ed Krane slugged two two run homers. Jerry Grote contributed with a two run double in the opener and prolonged the Mets lead atop the standings while Krane hit his seventh homer of the season in the nightcap. Buchek and others added key RBIs in the late rally that put New York ahead of Chicago and San Francisco in the NL race.
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Cubs Tighten Grip With Two Wins Over Giants
Cubs move within two games of first place by sweeping the doubleheader, as Santo belts a ninth inning grand slam and Banks adds a three run homer to back Ron Herbel and Bill Sinnaman. Giants struggle to slow Chicago with early errors and timely hits.
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White Sox clock Kansas City in AL opener split doubleheader
lefthander Paul Lindblad limited the Athletics to three hits as the White Sox won 7-0 in the opener of a doubleheader. The A's, in last place, were swept by Lindblad and Kansas City continued its cool run in American League play yesterday.
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Twins Complete Twin Bill Sweep With Comeback Wins
Rich Rollins hit a leadoff homer in the ninth to lift the Minnesota Twins past the California Angels 7-6 for a doubleheader sweep at Metropolitan Stadium. Bob Allison powered the opener with a three run pinch homer as Minnesota rallied from a 6-1 deficit to win 5-1, aided by Dave Boswell's four hit pitching. The wins pull the Twins within a half game of Chicago in the pennant race.
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Nickroes-Hits Pirates. Braves Win 2-1 In Niekro Return
Phil Niekro returned from a shoulder injury to win his first start since July 4, pitching five strong innings. Atlanta broke a 1-1 tie in the third on a grounder by Marty Martinez and a sacrifice fly by Bob Uecker, then held off a Pirates rally in the ninth as Niekro struck out Jose Pagan with two on.
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Phillies blank Reds 8 0 in Cincinnati romp
Jim Bunning pitched a four hit shutout with eight strikeouts to secure his ninth win of the year as the Phillies exploded for five runs in the seventh. Callison hit a solo homer in the second and Richie Allen drove in two with a double, while Richie Rojas and Cookie Rojas added key singles. Pete Rose and Tony Perez produced Cincinnati’s only threats, but Bunning closed the door.
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Tony Perez
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Senators Stretch Win Streak With 4-1 Victory Over Indians
Washington beat Cleveland 4-1 as Bob Humphreys and Bob Priddy limited the Indians to four hits. Ken McMullen hit two homers, his seventh and an early shot, while Lee Maye added a solo homer in the eighth. Mike Epstein and Bernie Allen contributed the other run in the fifth.
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Pairings Set For TCC Event In Troy Country Club
The senior handicap tournament at the Troy Country Club has its pairings announced. The event runs from July 30 to September 3. In local sports, Ron Davis delivered a two run double in the first game and two more RBIs in the nightcap as Houston edged closer to the Dodgers in the standings.
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Wynn Sparks Astros Rally Past Dodgers in DH Sweep
LOS ANGELES AP Jim Wynn the majors RBI leader drove in three runs with a double and his 22nd homer as the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in the opener and 8-2 in the nightcap, completing a doubleheader sweep over the punchless Dodgers yesterday.
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Mrs Eger Wins In Draw At Troy Country Club
Mrs Eger captured the Class A odd-hole tournament at Troy Country Club with a 52 after a draw. Walther Eger and Albert Warren also posted 525. Kahn won Class B with 53 while Rowlands took same-hole event with 42. Kilduff, Cardish, Ryan among other Class B scorers.
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Curtain Rings Down On Shires Final Appearance
ITALY Texas AP Art Shires longtime baseball star drew an overflow crowd at his final appearance funeral services held at Randolph Funeral Home in his birthplace Friends and neighbors filed by the casket to bid farewell to the flamboyant first baseman famed for his 1928 29 30 White Sox years and later with the Boston Braves knee injury curtailed his career He also boxed briefly before Landis ruled he must choose baseball or boxing The Great Shires will be remembered for his colorful career and boisterous image.
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Orioles Rally Past Yankees in 14th Inning Victory
Curt Blefary doubled in the 14th, scoring Paul Blair to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees. Robin Robinson tied the game with a 11th inning homer as Pete Richert earned his sixth win. Dick Howser exited with a fractured right forearm in the third.
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Slow Pitch At A Glance: Standings and Schedule Update
The Slow Pitch Softball League released standings and schedule last night. Standings show K of C at 5-2, Post Office 4-3, Emeralds 3-3, Troy Firemen 0-4. Tonight Firemen vs Post Office, tomorrow K of C vs Emeralds, Wednesday Emeralds vs Firemen. Also includes yesterday's National League results and upcoming pitching matchups.
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Richmond Edges Jacksonville in Low-Scoring IL Affair
In the International League action Richmond defeated Jacksonville 2 to 1 while other games featured Rochester over Syracuse 12 to 11, Buffalo topping Toronto 6 to 3, and Toledo beating Columbus 2 to 1 in a 0 0 draw between Columbus and Toledo.
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City Loop Softball Standings and Schedule Flash
City Loop reports standings in the City Softball League led by All Troys 11-2 and Akins 9-1, Marshalls 7-5, Apps 56, American Bazuks 7-5, Van Rensselaer 6-5, Colonials 4-9, AOH 0-12. Tonight Apps vs Akins and Knickerbocker Van Rensselaer vs AOH. tomorrow Marshalls vs All Troys and Bazuks vs KOC. Wednesday All Troys vs Akins and Bazuks vs Van Rensselaer.
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