Pirates Pull Ahead in NL East With 7-1 Win Over Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 to maintain a seven game lead in the NL East. Richie Hebner hit a three run homer in the eighth, with Gene Clines and Al Oliver supplying earlier runs. Bruce Kison notched his 53rd win of the season.
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Twilight League ties lead in golf action with Bannister and Lloyd
In last week’s Twilight play two teams, Bannister and Lloyd, tied in points with an average of 16.8 per match. Bannister won Friday’s matches over Brake and Lloyd’s squad, while medalist honors went to Brake, Bob Lowe, and Jim Wells with 36. Standings show Bannister ahead on total points by a slim margin, with Lloyd close behind as the best performer from Logan and Westphal also high scorers.
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Washington Two Wins Little League Title at Green Field
Washington Two captured the league title by defeating Kalona 20 to 2 in the championship game at Green Field after a weekend tournament. Mediapolis earned third place with a 16 to 6 victory over Washington, as organizers thanked volunteers for a successful event.
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Diamond Inn sweeps Keota in weekend softball doubleheader
Diamond Inn captured two softball wins at Keota with Butch Dillavoy earning the win in both games. In game one Diamond Inn won 9 to 7 as John Combs took the loss. Game two ended 11 to 6 with Dillavoy again the winning pitcher and Don Allender suffering the defeat.
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Jim Gerber wins Columbus Junction super stock race
The main event in Columbus Junction sees Jim Gerber take the lead on lap 8 after Byron Buchelle and Don Morgan spin trouble. Gerber holds off rivals to win $300 as street stocks, heats, and trophy dash unfold. Jenkins struggles to finish while Hemsted and Prymek place in key spots. Next race set for August 5 at Columbus Junction.
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Evert Wins In Bonne Bell Cup Debut Over Goolagong
Chris Evert, 17, beat Evonne Goolagong 6-3 4-6 6-0 in Cleveland to open the Bonne Bell Cup. The Ft. Lauderdale teen plans to turn pro after turning 18 on December 21 and credited a midmatch break for key strategy that shifted momentum.
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U.S
Major League Standings and Tuesday Schedule Summary
East records show New York, Detroit, Baltimore leading divisions with varied wins and losses. Schedule lists Tuesday games across leagues, with matchups including Chicago at Montreal, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, San Diego at Houston, and New York at Boston, plus several night games and probable pitchers.
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