Phillies Close Within Two Of Cubs In NL East Lead
Phillies beat Chicago 4-2 and 9-2 to narrow the NL East gap to two games behind the Cubs. Luzinski hit a homer in each game while Schmidt’s presence reduces his home run burden. Jim Lonborg won the nightcap. Christenson improved to 8-5 after relieving in the seventh. Other NL scores featured Pirates, Expos, Padres, Braves, Giants, and Reds wins.
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Nicklaus and Floyd Lead Pleasant Valley Classic Round Two
Nicklaus and Floyd share the 36 hole lead at 7 under par 135, joined by Rod Curl. Gary Player trails by two as Hatalsky Lister and Pooley stand one behind. Nicklaus thrills 29,500 spectators in hot Sutton heat with a 67.
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Orioles ride Flanagan to 4 2 win over Brewers
Baltimore moves atop AL East for first time since June as Mike Flanagan notches his fifth straight complete game and Andres Mora drives in two with doubles. Orioles win 4-2 while Milwaukee’s Steve Brye goes 3-for-4. Other scores include White Sox 9 Red Sox 7 and Royals 7 Yankees 4.
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Y's Men beat Lions 20 to 10 in Little League showdown
The Y's Men's Little League team defeated Kiwanis 20 to 10. March Henry and Robbie Rich pitched for the winners, Ricky Albright homered for the Y's Men, while Darren Hill doubled and homered for Kiwanis. Kerry Severson and March Henry added two hits for the victors.
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Carner Leads LPGA Tourney At Riviera
JoAnne Carner shot 66 to lead the Borden LPGA event at Riviera Country Club in Dublin Ohio by one stroke over Amy Alcott. Alcott carded 67 while Betty Burfeindt and Dot Germain were two back with 68, and Judy Rankin Beserra Bertolaccini all at 69. Carner praised improved putting and noted high roughs on the tough Riviera layout.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Friday Results
Friday results show Pirates, Mets, Phillies, and others with wins and losses. Key scores include Pittsburgh defeating New York 7-1, Philadelphia besting Chicago 9-2, and Montreal edging St Louis in extras. Probable pitchers listed for several matchups across major league markets.
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