Niekro Powers Braves Past Dodgers With Knuckleball
Phil Niekro sparred with a knuckleball to guide the Atlanta Braves to a 7 2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also homered on a knuckleball from Charlie Hough in the sixth to break open the game as Tom Paciorek and Ken Henderson sparked a late rally.
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Heyl Defends VSGA Open Title in Strong Field
Blacksburg AP Richard Chip Heyl of Reston opens defense of his VSGA Open crown Friday in HM-hole medal play. He faces a deep field led by John Bruce of Danville, a three-time Virginia PGA Open champion, and four former VSGA Open winners.
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Open title race at Blacksburg CC with Bruce aiming history
Bruce leads PGA Open contenders at Blacksburg Country Club seeking to become the second player and first amateur to win both Open titles in a year. Pro rivals include Chandler Harper and Jay Hardwick, with former winners and state champions in the field among notable Virginia golfers.
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Baseball Standings and Results From East and West Leagues
The American League East shows New York leading at 60 36 with Baltimore 49 48 and others close. In the West California and Oakland mix, Minnesota and Texas post notable games. Wednesday features Cleveland 7 Boston 6 and Baltimore 4 New York 3 Detroit 1 with Milwaukee 0. top pitchers and upcoming games listed.
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Gar-Field names Rick French head basketball coach
Rick French, longtime Gar-Field assistant for four seasons, is promoted to head coach. He takes over after Paul Scott resigned following the Indians 4-17 season, signaling a new era for the program.
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Unknown individuals listed in partial audience photo
Crouched below are Esther Roth, Edith Needing, Liubov Kononova, Valeria Stefanescu, and nationalities Israel, Peru, U.S.S.R., Romania, with one person partially hidden. The fragment suggests an international group portrait.
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