Kuhn plans changes to prevent deliberate losses in split season
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn said the split-season format will be revised to block any possibility of teams losing games to gain a playoff berth. He noted an upcoming announcement and denied disciplining Tony LaRussa for comments about forfeiting a game to reach the playoffs.
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Baseball plan changes eyed for second half crown race
A revised plan could alter how a second place team is chosen by giving the wild card to the second in the second half rather than the second best overall percentage. Kuhn and MLB officials discussed possible adjustments with the MLPA while LaRussa Herzog and others weighed in on playoff aims and conduct.
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Pleasant Colony Edges Willow Hour In Travers Thriller
Pleasant Colony trained by Johnny Campo is beaten a head by Willow Hour in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. Willow Hour, ridden by Eddie Maple, wins the $226000 race as Pleasant Colony eyes the Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park. Lord Avie sustains leg injuries and may not race again.
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Dodgers Rally To Split With Braves In NL Showdown
Dodgers edge Atlanta 6-5 as Rick Manday and Ken Landreaux walk in to tie in the seventh. Tom Niedenfuer notches his first major league win while Dave Stewart earns the save. Houston ties Braves atop NL West with a 3-0 shutout of the Padres.
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Orioles Burn Their Book On Bernazard In Major League Clash
Orioles manager Earl Weaver dismissed Ray Miller's Puerto Rico scouting notes on Tony Bernazard as irrelevant in the major leagues after Chicago White Sox captain Bernazard went 17-for-35 against Baltimore this season. Bernazard contributed a game winning single in the 10th to give Chicago an 8-7 win, part of a 6-3 White Sox series victory over the Orioles. Harold Baines opened the 10th with a double. Bernazard added a single off Jeff Schneider. Ed Farmer earned the win, with Kevin Hickey earning the save.
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Bennett Sees Encouragement In Falcons Victory Over Jets
Atlanta coach Leeman Bennett praised the Falcons after a 21-20 exhibition win over the Jets in Suwanee. He highlighted three touchdown drives led by Mike Moroski, noted improving kicking, and a calf injury to Lynn Cain but expected him to play next game.
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