Cardinals Rally Past Braves 7-5 In Atlanta Show NL Lead
The St. Louis Cardinals erased an early Braves advantage to win 7-5 in Atlanta. Jim Maris delivered a two run single in the fifth and an insurance run on a ninth inning sacrifice fly as St. Louis moved 34 games ahead of the second place Chicago Cubs in the National League. Curt Flood had a key infield hit and Maris added a fly ball error by Hank Aaron that aided the final tally.
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Astros Complete Sweep Of Mets As Wynn Wins Player The Week
Houston shook off the Mets 9-1 behind Jim Wynn six RBI double and two homers 26th and 27th while Don Wilson won to improve to 8-3 In the opener Ron Davis sparked a five run burst and made a key play at the plate in the ninth Wynn left after dizziness hospital bound Mets rallied late but could not overcome the early Astros onslaught Jack Fisher absorbed the loss for New York as Houston captured the nightcap 6-5 to seal the doubleheader sweep
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Buffalo at Toledo Rained Out in International League
In the International League game between Buffalo and Toledo rain caused a postponement while Rochester defeated Jacksonville 5 to 3 with key hits from their lineup.
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Andretti wins Langhorne Indy car race in 150 miles
Mario Andretti of Nazareth Pennsylvania won the Intercontinental Road and Track Series National Championship at Langhorne Speedway, driving the Ford Dean Van Lines Special to a track record 1 hour 19 minutes 31 seconds for 150 miles. Gordon Johncock finished second with Bobby Unser third.
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Van Schaick Club Triumphs Over Marconi Social Club
At Insular Field in Cohoes the Van Schaick Benevolent Association rallied with a three run homer in the seventh by Francesoni to beat the Marconi Social Club 6 to 6.
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Banks Stars in 8-4 Win Cubs Reds Split Twinbill
AP report describes Pete Banks driving in four runs in the Cubs 8-4 win as Ernie Banks starred. Randy Hundley scored, Rose delivered a two run double, and Santo connected for his 22nd homer. In the nightcap Cincinnati edged Chicago 3-2 on a double by Vadapea with Pinson, Chico Ruiz, and Ted Savage contributing, before a crowd of 30,529.
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Pirates Rally Past Giants 4-3 Behind Banks and Jones
Clemente and Wills Homer Pirates shade Giants 4-3 as Banks drives in two on first inning singles and Jones adds a two run homer. Reds take a 3-1 edge in the opening frame on Pinson triple before the late Pirates surge.
Doubleheader split reports pitchers in decision battles
In the first game Bill Hands earned the win as Gary Nolan took the loss. Gerry Arrigo secured the nightcap victory while Phil Niekro absorbed the defeat. No pitcher completed the distance in either contest.
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US Driver and Track Chief Killed In Danish Race Pileup
American driver Douglas Revson and race course official Christian Legarth were killed during heavy rain at Ring Djursland in Jutland. Five others injured as Revson's Brabham and Ray O Connor's Cooper spun and struck a group of officials near the finish line. O Connor survived with minor damage. Legarth, a former driver, had retired two years earlier due to danger.
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Watervliet Bi-District Tourney recap and key scorers
In a Watervliet Bi-District game, Bob Wehmeyer pitched a one hitter with nine strikeouts for Granville, backed by Bob Schoonmaker Kevin Rudd and Dave Thomas. At Germania Hall Verdiles beat Burgh 11 4 with Bill Fuller doubles and singles by LaBare Petit Haggerty Kane. All-Troys beat Leibner 7 1 with Kern Jeraci and Travers contributing in a high scoring contest. Charlies and Verdiles details note strong hitting from Gamble Ogden Reed and DeNice Bullets.
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Tommy's Edges McCarthy's In Watervliet Softball Clash
Tommy's nipped McCarthy's 13-10 at Watervliet Civic Center in the Tavern League game. Tony DelSignore hit a three run homer and two singles to pace Tommy's. Rich Romano added two doubles and a single, while Sandy Gauway earned the win with four singles. Jack McDermott had a two run homer and a single for the losers. Tommy's will face Troy Public Safety at Prospect Park tonight.
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Catholic Central’s John Yerdon Wins Jaycee Discus Throw
Catholic Central standout John Yerdon won the 15-16 discus at the New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce Track and Field Championships in Kingston. The 6-8, 215-pound freshman posted 126 feet 11 2 inches to claim first, with Verdon grabbing shot put second and Francis Spain runner up in the mile. Troy tied Malone for fourth in team scoring as East Aurora took the intermediate title.
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Elks Matchup Sparks Local Bowling Card
Cohoes Independent notes Elks event featuring Chuck Giroux and Dave Doe against Mel Manley and Mike Gaudet with Ed Kennedy and Gary Paulzak in two singles matches. Tonight at six Arey faces Cramers in a standout matchup for the Cohoes bowling league.
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