CBS Replaces Golf With Tennis Amid Weather Outages
A South East storm washed out the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open in Connecticut delaying golf coverage. CBS filled the slot with tennis from the U S Clay Courts Championships in Indianapolis and brief duck footage while executives managed ad considerations and viewer expectations.
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Jack) Whitaker
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Indianapolis
Jimmy Connors
Guillermo Vilas
Frank Smith
Harrington, Chirkinian
Carl Lindemann
Pirates Hold League Lead Ambition After 5-1 Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates rose to and retook first place in the National League East on July 28 and August 5, with Bill Robinson homering as the Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 5-1, fueling confidence that a World Series is within reach.
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Pirates' Robinson leads crew amid Milner move
Montreal Expos defeated the Astros 3-2 as Dan Schatzeder and Scott Sanderson combined on a five hitter. Joe Niekro fell to 16-7 after seven innings of nine-hit ball. Philadelphia topped Cincinnati 3-2 behind Nino Espinosa's five-hitter and a run-scoring double from Espinosa in the second. Cubs beat Giants 6-5 on Bill Buckner's leadoff homer in the seventh and Rick Reuschel's 13-7 mark with Sutter's 29th save. Dodgers edged Cardinals 6-5 as Sutcliffe worked seven and Dusty Baker drove in two. Mets 6 Braves 3 saw Doug Flynn drive in two with a two-run single and a wild-pitched run.
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Orioles steal win in 12th with Murray baserun
In a 2-1 decision against the White Sox at Memorial Stadium, Rick Dempsey and Ken Singleton were among the Orioles as Eddie Murray scored on a delayed steal during Doug De Cinces and Murray base running antics in the 12th. Hoffman faltered as Murray slid home to seal the victory.
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Falcons Target Real Defense for Redskins Clash
Atlanta coach Jim Champion promises the Falcons will unveil their true defense in the exhibition with Washington, featuring Faumuina shifting to end as Edgar Fields anchors the line. Faumuina has shed weight and aims to boost quickness while the defensive unit refines a run stopping focus before the season.
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Jim Champion
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Pac-10 football set for another strong 1979 season
A preview notes nine Pac-10 teams return most starters from 1978 led by Southern Cal as the team to beat. USC stars Charles White and Paul McDonald pace the offense while Washington and Stanford look to challenge. Arizona State and Arizona may surprise, UCLA Oregon UCLA facing rebuilding, with Williams and Durando key for Oregon.
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Tim Durando
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Steelers Aim to Extend Dominance in AFC Central
In Pittsburgh the Steelers boast five straight division titles and a hopeful top unit. Houston counters with Earl Campbell fresh from 1978 Rookie of the Year acclaim while Cleveland trades stir change and Cincinnati eyeing a rebound from a poor 1978.
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Carlen: Board Should Decide USC Conference Move
USC head coach Jim Carlen says he will tell the trustees his view on joining the Metro 7 but urges the board to decide whether to affiliate and with which conference. He notes the league does not sponsor his major sport and recalls the trustees chose independence in ACC reconsideration.
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