Travers Dominates Angels In 9-0 Milwaukee Win
Brewers left-hander Bill Travers pitched a three-hitter to blank the California Angels 9-0, lowering his ERA to 1.59 and lifting his record to 8-3. Gorman Thomas drove in three, Von Joshua had four hits, and Hank Aaron added two RBIs with his 749th homer. Other AL games saw New York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Detroit, and Oakland win, while NL results included St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia victories.
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Major League Standings and Friday Games Listed
Standings show New York leading with 33 wins and 22 losses, followed by Cleveland 28-28 and Boston 26-29. Friday schedule includes San Francisco at New York, Los Angeles at Montreal, and multiple night games across the league. Probable pitchers are listed for nine matchups including Ruble versus Goltz and Hunter versus Brett.
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Phillies Top Giants 6-1 Behind Dick Allen and Jim Kaat
Dick Allen drives in four and Jim Kaat pitches a four hitter as the Phillies beat the Giants 6-1 to extend their NL East lead. Kaat, 37, notes the team’s defense and collective effort while Allen, 34, hails the roster’s talent. Other NL and AL scores follow including Cubs over Reds and Padres over Expos.
Bean's timely hit lifts Highland over Danville
Doug Bean delivered a two out single in the bottom of the seventh to drive in the winning run as Highland beat Danville 5-4. Jim Roberts had three singles and three RBIs, Jeff Davis earned the win, and Kirk Kaalberg stole six bases as Highland improved to 4-1 in the Southeast Iowa Conference with a 10 hit effort. Danville pitcher Terry Inghram took the loss after 11 strikeouts. Highland hosts Lone Tree Friday.
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NBA absorbs four ABA teams in expansion move
Four ABA clubs Denver New York San Antonio and Indiana join the NBA in an expansion action chaired by Abe Pollin. Each team pays 3.2 million dollars cash with rosters frozen May 1 1976 and four years of televised revenue sharing restrictions for the ABA.
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Huskies rout Waco on 11-2 softball win
Mary Swenson threw a two hitter and drove in runs with a bases loaded triple as Highland toppled Waco 11-2. Swenson fanned 14, walked three, and reduced opponents’ scoring late while Deb Havel, Lynette Rath, and Lynette Wieland helped with early and mid inning rallies. Highland improves to 4-2. Waco drops to 5-4 and hosts Keota Friday at 5 30 p.m.
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Thoughtful line on women from Sir John Suckling
A noted quip from the English poet Sir John Suckling claims women are the baggage of life, troublesome yet indispensable to the great march of existence, reflecting early modern humor on gender roles.
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Nicklaus Eyes Fourth Open Title at Atlanta Open
Jack Nicklaus, favored to win, seeks a fourth U S Open crown as the field of 150 tee times at Highlands Course in Duluth Ga begins. Defending champion Lou Graham leads a strong lineup including Johnny Miller Gary Player Ray Floyd and Tom Watson. The course is a 7015 yard par 70 along the Chattahoochee with rounds starting 7 a m and finishing late.
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State Bank team wins Little League game
State Bank defeated U's Men 17 to 10 in a minor Little League game Wednesday evening. Dean DeLong was the winning pitcher and Jeff Knerr took the loss. Brock and Jones each had a home run for the winners, Enfield, Russ Zieglowsky and Jones each had two hits. Scott Harter had a triple for the losers, and Drew Hartzler hit safely three times.
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Brighton Little League beats Kiwanis 19 to 3 in win
Brighton Little League defeats Kiwanis 19 to 3 as Boxwell hits a homer. Winning pitcher Lear fanned 12 while Goff and Robertson struck out 4 and 6 for Kiwanis. The teams totaled 12 hits.
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