Niekro Hurls Braves No-Hitter in Season's First
Braves pitcher Phil Niekro tossed Atlanta's first no hitter in history, a 9-0 win over the San Diego Padres. The veteran knuckleballer faced the Padres with support from a four-run sixth, while Casanova started the scoring with an inside-the-park homer.
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Twilight golf leads Westphal as team tops in league
Westphal's team moved into the lead of the men's golf league at Washington Country Club after an 8 to 13 win over Jim Logan's crew. Tom Lowe defeated his father Bob 36 to 40 in the feature match. Standings show Morrison and Busley tied for second, with low scores listed for multiple players.
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Major League Standings and Weekday Schedule Recap
National League East standings show St Louis leading with 61 wins while Chicago trails at 56 and Pittsburgh 55. West features Los Angeles 69, Cincinnati 67, San Francisco 61, Houston 57, Atlanta 52, San Diego 37 with several tight races and recent results. Today's schedule includes Chicago at Montreal and St Louis at New York, plus several night games across leagues.
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Spahn and Five Join Hall of Fame in 1970 Induction
Warren Spahn, 52, the 363-win lefty, is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame along with Monte Irvin George Kelly Roberto Clemente Mickey Welch and Billy Evans. Spahn hints tears may rise as he speaks from the heart about teammates and a hard working era.
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Billie Jean King Wins Denver Tennis Title Despite Injuries
Billie Jean King defeated Betty Steve 6 4 6 2 to win the Virginia Slims of Denver, earning $7,000 and marking a comeback after injuries. Heldman beat Janet Newberry for third, while the Fabrege doubles final between King Casals and Steve Durr was postponed to Nashville.
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Nichols wins $50,000 in Westchester Golf Classic playoff
Bobby Nichols defeated Bob Murphy in a sudden-death playoff to win the Westchester Golf Classic for $50,000. Weiskopf, upset by fans with cameras, bogeyed the final hole and finished near the lead as Nichols sealed victory with a 30-foot birdie putt.
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Rankin Captures Pabst Classic Shedding Final Round Rules
Judy Rankin, 28, of Midland Texas won the $35,000 Pabst Classic in Columbus by three strokes over Debbie Austin. Rankin finished 54 holes at Riviera CC with 212. Austin shot 215 to claim second as Rankin reached $53,093 season earnings. Disqualifications earlier hurt Betty Burfeindt Beth Stone Jane Blalock and JoAnn Prentice for improper relief from guy wires on Saturday.
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