Messersmith Shuts Giants As Braves Win 3-0
Andy Messersmith, a recent $1 million free agent, pitched the Braves to a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. He worked the eighth and ninth innings cleanly to preserve Dick Ruthven’s five hit shutout, while Ruthven praised his teammate’s effort and noted the deal that brought Ruthven to Atlanta.
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Braves Rally Past Giants Behind Ruthven Two Run Hit
Atlanta scored all its runs in the third off Jim Barr as Darrel Chaney delivered a two run single and Mike Ruthven added a run scoring hit. Ruthven spoke of his pride after being traded and praised the Braves bullpen for preserving the win in a 4-3 victory that ends a four game home stand and Giants road trip. Giants manager Bill Rigney praised both starters and the bullpen noting the potential value of a certain reliever for the season.
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Chicago
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Palmer's Pitching Stumbles in Ninth in 5 1 Orioles Win
Baltimore and Anaheim clash as Jim Palmer carries a near no hitter into the ninth before a decisive two run frame ends with Palmer ousted. Don Kirkwood loses for the Angels as the Orioles surge to a 5 1 victory in Anaheim.
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Celtics Beat Braves in Physical Eastern Semifinal Opener
The Boston Celtics defeated the Buffalo Braves 107 to 98 as Dave Cowens scored 30 points amid a rugged, aggressive game. JoJo White added 27 and John Havlicek 22 as Boston surged past at the start of the series.
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Spurs Hold Off Nets To Tie ABA Series In San Antonio
Spurs beat New York 107-105 to knot the series at 3-3 after Rich Jones sat out the Nets semifinal. George Gervin led San Antonio with 37 points while Julius Erving had 41 for the Nets in a tense playoff night.
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USC Aiken Splits With Mercer In Doubleheader Pitching Shuffles Key
USC Aiken and Mercer split a doubleheader as Jackie Fordham pitched through a hitless ninth in the opener, giving USC Aiken a 5-4 win before Mercer came back to win 7-2. Injuries forced USC Aiken to reshuffle positions with Mike Mulling moving to catcher and Jerome Bell sidelined by a sore throwing arm. Bell, Barfield, Mulling, McManus, and Howard led the offense across both games. USC Aiken closes the season with road games at Furman and Georgia Tech.
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