Niekro Stops Mets as Braves Split Series in Atlanta
Niekro shut out New York for the third time this season as Atlanta beat the Mets 5 to 0 after a 1 2 4 1 win in the opener. The Mets had earlier crushed 21 runs Saturday night, matching a team record, with Ken Boswell driving in four and Tom Seaver earning his 12th win.
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Standings Today Probable Pitchers Detroit at Boston
Detroit sends Cain to the mound against Boston and Lonborg as the only game on the schedule. Cain holds a 5 7 record facing Lonborg, who sits at 6 4. Teams aim to climb in the standings with a decisive matchup.
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Namath knee surgery halts Jets QB return plans
Jets quarterback Joe Namath undergoes knee surgery after injuring his knee in a Saturday loss to Detroit. He is expected to be out until mid November, with Al Woodall stepping in as starter and Bob Davis as backup. The Jets led 14-0 before Detroit tied it and won 28-24.
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Heard wins American Golf Classic in Akron after tense final round
Jerry Heard held off Dale Douglass and Gay Brewer to win the American Golf Classic in Akron. Heard shot a final round four over par 74 to finish at 275, earning $30,000. Douglass finished second at 278, Murphy third at 279, Nicklaus fourth at 280, with several players at 282 or 283. Heard admitted pre round nerves and a poor start but escaped the pressure to seal victory.
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Prymek Wins Feature in Tight MV Stock Car Race
Ron Prymek of Iowa City captured his first feature win of the season at the Mississippi Valley Stock Car track on Saturday. The victory tightened the standings as Ron Hemsted suffered a second lap spin that triggered a multi-car scramble and pit entries. Prymek led early and held off Jim Jackson and John Moss who finished second and fourth respectively with West reclaiming a podium spot.
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Carruthers in Fairfield win Carruthers in Fairfield win
James Red Carruthers pitched six full games for Universal of Fairfield to reach the district finals, losing 1-0 to Keokuk on a two hitter. Universal meets Sally in Ottumwa Tuesday night to open the sub state series.
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