Stargell Homer Lifts Pirates Past Expos In Nightcap
Willie Stargell belted a three-run homer in the eighth off Montreal rookie Dan Warthen to rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 win and complete a doubleheader sweep. Ken Brett and Larry Demery combined on a three-hitter in the opener as Pittsburgh won 4-1. The Pirates moved 5 4 games ahead of Philadelphia in the NL East. Stargell's 19th homer of the season and 365th of his career capped a four-run inning that erased Montreal's lead. Rennie Stennett and Al Oliver delivered key hits earlier in the rally.
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Bruce Nagel Judy Thompson win Towa Open tennis titles
Bruce Nagel of Des Moines and Judy Thompson of Davenport won the Towa Open titles in UBVAN KALDS Iowa. Nagel, seed No 2, defeated Hick Zussman of Detroit 6 3 6 4 in the final under 95 degree heat. Thompson beat Ginger Von Lackum of Cedar Rapids in three sets 6 3 4 6 1 in the women’s final.
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Weiskopf wins Canadian Open with clutch birdie
Tom Weiskopf edged Jack Nicklaus in a sudden death playoff at Royal Montreal to win the Canadian Open, after both finished six-under 274. Weiskopf sank a three-foot birdie on the first extra hole while Nicklaus bogeyed 18. Weiskopf's 67 gave him $40,000 and his second Open title, with Palmer fourth and Brewer third.
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Mann Wins George Washington Ladies Golf Classic With Record 206
Carol Mann, former U S Open champion, fired a final round 72 to capture the George Washington Ladies Golf Classic in Horsham Pa at Hidden Springs. She set a tournament record 206, four strokes ahead of Suzie McAllister 210, with Kathy Whitworth and Jo Ann Prentice tied for third at 213. Mann earned 5700 in a 40000 event, boosting year earnings to 51599.
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Transylvanians Claim Key Fends Off Grain Thieves
A quirky belief from Transylvania holds that a special key can deter birds from stealing stored grain. The claim links superstition with practical farming lore and reflects local folk ideas about protecting harvests.
Lloyds team leads in Twilight golf at Washington CC
Jim Lloyds team clings to a narrow lead in the Twilight League standings after a 26 to 14 Friday win over second place Bob Lowe. Friday scores included Wells 22, Hellman 18, Brake 25, Morison 15, Paul 29, Logan 11, Rusley 23, Westphal 17. Tom Bollman was medalist with 35. Westphal and Brake each shot 36 with other low scores listed. Standings follow.
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Red Sox sweep Yankees as East lead grows
The Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees 1-0 and 6-0 to extend their AL East lead to eight games over the Orioles. Jim Rice starred with four hits and two RBIs in the second game while Fred Lynn drove in runs in the opener. Bill Lee and Roger Moret pitched six-hitters for Boston. The Orioles beat the Brewers in two, while other AL games included Cleveland over Detroit, California over Minnesota, Oakland over Chicago, and Kansas City defeating Texas.
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Major League Standings San Francisco 9 Houston 3
San Francisco leads as Houston suffers a 9 to 3 loss in the latest standings update. The game spotlights key hits from notable players as the season moves forward.
Baseball Scores From Chicago and Other Cities
In a Chicago win over New York final score 4 to 2 after 10 innings. New York also won 4 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader. Pittsburgh swept Montreal 4 to 1 and 5 to 3 in two games. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 9 to 6. Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5 to 3. San Diego and Atlanta played to 3 to 1 with San Francisco over Houston 3 to 1.
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