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...ATLANTA--Just a notch below L.A. and Cincinnati, the Braves have an all-round solid club that could challenge for a title in any other division. Pitchers Phil Niekro and Buzz Capra led the league in lowest ERA, while batting champ Ralph Garr and third baseman Darrell Evans supply the offensive force...
Orlando Cepeda, the Baby Bull, hit a grand slam home run in the third inning to give the Braves enough runs to win. Phil Niekro won his 22nd game with help from another knuckleballer, Hoyt Wilhelm...