Lonborg Leads Phils in 8-2 Win Over Expos
Phillies right hander Jim Lonborg hurled six innings, allowed six hits, and powered a grand slam as Philadelphia defeated Montreal 8-2. Lonborg improved to 10-5 with six straight wins while fellow Cy Young winner Bob Gibson won again for St Louis, improving mood in a fast-rising comeback season.
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Griffin Finds Easier Path in Majors Than Minors
Tom Griffin states his major league success is aided by his good stuff and fastball as he shuts down the Reds on five hits. Buzz Capra's squeeze bunt sparks Atlanta past Los Angeles, breaking the Dodgers' three-game win streak. Dan Spillner earns a save for the Padres in a 2-1 win over the Giants. Mets rally past the Cubs 4-2 after late misplays by Rosello and Cardenal.
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Hubie Brown Named Coach of Kentucky Colonels
Hubie Brown, 40, accepted as head coach of the ABA Kentucky Colonels in Louisville. He replaces Babe McCarthy after a playoff exit to the New York Nets and will not play in Cincinnati next season. The Colonels also add Wilbert Jones and Bird Averitt, with Ellie Brown praising the choice. Brown mentions pressure of Milwaukee and aims aligned with owners Mrs. Brown and John Y. Brown Jr.
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Babe Ruth Meeting Sunday in Front Royal
Alfred Dofflemyer district director of Virginia Babe Ruth Leagues Inc will meet Front Royal Babe Ruth League board members officers and managers this Sunday at 1 30 p m in the Textile Workers Union Building 231 Chester St. The discussion will cover plans for the District Five Tournament playoffs set for Front Royal July 18 to 21.
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Zuckerman Surprises Henkel Harris in Industrial League Showdown
Zuckerman won 10-4 over Henkel Harris snapping their eight game streak and moving into fourth as Grove Lime reclaimed first with a 15-2 win over Rubbermaid. Mark Bowman led Zuckerman with a homer and 3 hits while Larry Starnes and Terry Fisher added two doubles and three hits respectively. Grove Lime’s Bobby Miller pitched well with a 10th win, Jeff Moler and Albert Hodson each had three hits, and extra-base hits highlighted the 17-hit attack. Western Union defeated O'Sullivan 14-8 as Bill Sanders and Richard Hagedorn collected three hits each.
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Albert Hodson
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Gene Larrick
Mitch Emschler
Sam Spiker
Bob Williams
Roger Dailey
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State girls slow pitch tourney entries due July 1
All girls softball teams wishing to enter the July 6 7 state slow pitch tournament in Charlottesville must submit entry forms by Monday July 1. Forms are available from softball commissioner Sonny Higgs.
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Sheriff’s Girls Softball Team Improves to 3-2
The Frederick County Sheriff's Department defeated Christianson Landscaping 7-2 in the Girls Softball League. Libby Everhart earned the win with strong pitching. Dot Morrison and Joan Sloane hit doubles, while Sharon Massey Sue Swartz and Janie Manuel added two hits each. Christianson falls to 2-6.
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Father Son Baseball Game Set Friday at 8
The Front Royal Babe Ruth League hosts a father son game at Bing Crosby Stadium Friday night at 8 p.m. All players from six local teams should bring a father or guardian. A small admission will help cover league costs.
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All-Star Runaway Leaders Shape NL Starters
The Reds and Dodgers near locking seven of eight NL starting spots as balloting nears July 8. Aaron leads fan votes with 902,630. Rose, Bench, Perez, and Morgan pace Reds, while Cey and Russell head Dodgers contenders for Pittsburgh's July 23 game in Pittsburgh.
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Jimmy Wynn
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Bill Buckner
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Philadelphia
Dave Cash
Ron Cey
Bill Russell
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Cey
Pittsburgh
Rchie Hebner
Russell
Dave Concepcion
NFL Talks Resume Amid Freedom Issue Round
Washington talks between NFL owners and players resume with a looming strike. Key topics include abolition of reserve and option clauses and compensation rules. Mediation by Jim Searce leads sessions in Washington and New York as July 1 strike threatens.
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John Thompson
NFL Management Council
Bill Curry
Houston Oilers
State Playoff Opens at Virginia Junior Golf Championship
The Virginia Junior State Golf Tournament begins today at Front Royal and Shenandoah Valley courses with 202 players aged 9 to 17. Harold Boone of Warren County led last week's sectional with 73 while Greg Morrison shot 78 for runner up in Warrenton.
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Warrenton
Greg Morrison
Warren County
World Cup contrasts with American soccer culture and wire-game humor
The piece derides American soccer as tame beside global play, notes World Cup zeal and dramatic fan actions, mocks Brazil polls and Zaire losses, and surveys related TV coverage and local sports figures Charley Coffey and Frank Hitt.
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