Shane Gould Sets World Record in 400 Meter Freestyle
Australian teen Shane Gould, 14, set a world mark of 4:21.2 in the 400 freestyle at the Santa Clara International meet and also earned a 100 freestyle meet record. Teammate Karen Moras finished second in the 400 free as Gould adds to her growing list of records.
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London
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U.S
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Susie Atwood
Pirates Extend East Lead with 11 2 Victory Over Braves
The Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 11 to 2 to widen their Eastern Division lead to eight games behind strong hitting from their lineup. Gene Alley provided background context while Leo Foster stood out for the Braves.
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Braves
Leo Foster
Pirates
Colts Owner Says He Won’t Sell Team Unless Son Is Unhappy
Baltimore owner Carroll Rosenbloom declares he will not sell the Colts this year unless his son Steve, now president, becomes too unhappy with the arrangement. He notes Steve has grown up with the Colts and wishes to remain in Baltimore. The statements respond to a Los Angeles report of a potential sale and tax implications. Rosenbloom remains chairman and retains stock while turning operations over to Steve.
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Rosenbloom
Los Angeles
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Rams
Melvin Durslag
Hearst Headline Service
Rubbermaid Takes 1st in Industrial League by Beating Crown Cork
Rubbermaid moved into first place in the Industrial League by defeating Crown Cork and Seal 9-7. Rubbermaid improved to 14-2 while Crown Cork stood 13-2. Lewis, Lloyd, and Hickerson led Rubbermaid with two hits each. Welzel and Hott led Crown.
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Hott
Shenandoah Downs hosts Saturday doubleheader series kickoff
Shenandoah Downs in Charles Town West Virginia launches a weekly Saturday doubleheader through August 7. This afternoon features nine races at 2 p.m. and ten more at 7 p.m. The Sunshine Purse for three year olds tops the afternoon slate with Flashy Como leading a field of 11. The evening card includes the Starstream Purse at a mile and 70 yards with Piping Peer seeking a 1971 undefeated run against Smokin Star and Short Winded.
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W. Va
Shenandoah Downs
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Como
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Catnip Kid
Close Cat
Our Loom
Virginia McKenney
Martins Bullah
Louise Gimple
Smokin Star
Daniel W. Fries
Business League Standings Show J W Arthur Leading
J W Arthur leads the league at 11 2 with Carl Frye at 10 4 Virginia Loan 8 5 Perry 8 6 Renner s 5 8 Shenandoah s Pride 3 11 and Ritter s 2 11 in this week s tally.
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Angels fall to A's in 20 innings on Mangual single
Longest scoreless game in American baseball history ends 1-0 as Angel Mangual delivers a two out single in the bottom of the 20th. Freddie Patek hits for the cycle for Kansas City in a 6-3 Royals win. Other AL results include Baltimore 4 Cleveland 1 and Yankees 5 Boston 2.
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Mel Stott
Lemyre
New York
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Joe Coleman
Pete Broberg
Palmer
We Wurnmaum
Lynchburg
Indians
Jack Fretwell
Chuck Hinton
Whitworth and Blalock tie for first round in Pa golf classic
Kathy Whitworth and Jane Blalock both shot five under par 68 to share the lead after the first round of the George Washington Ladies Golf Classic at Hidden Springs Country Club in Horsham Pennsylvania. Whitworth, 32, faced heat and a calf spasm but posted steady putting and no nerves. Blalock, 25, excited by five birdies and one bogey, matched the late money leader.
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Miss Blalock
Miss Whitworth
Hidden Springs Country Club
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Judy Kimball
Jo-Ann Prentice
Betsy Cullen
Beth Stone
Diane Patterson
Trevino Seeks British Open Title in Final Round Lead
Lee Trevino held a one stroke lead at Royal Birkdale entering the final round after a 69 and 11 under par through 54 holes. Liang Huan Lu and Tony Jacklin trailed, with Lu finishing third round at 209 and Jacklin at 214. Oosterhuis set a course record with 66 as Nicklaus and Sota sat six back.
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U.S
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Royal Birkdale
Liang Huan Lu
Taiwan
Tony Jacklin
Jacklin
Gary Player
South Africa
Craig Defoy
Roberto de Vicenzo
Argentina
Dale Hayes
Peter Oosterhuis
Oosterhuis
Okinawa
First Brethren Upset Wesley in Church League Play
First Brethren rallied with four late runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat Wesley Methodist 12 to 8. Conner led the losers with three hits, while Reardon and Smith added a triple and a double. McLaughlin and Cooper each had three hits for First Brethren.
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