Braves surge in second season after strike pause
The Atlanta Braves, fading before the players strike, have surged as a top team in the reduced season. Despite weak hitting and nine errors in seven games, pitching leads a 5-2 stretch. Gaylord Perry nears 300 wins and Cox uses 11 pitchers to balance a slow lineup.
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Braves' hot start questioned by Dodgers and Braves officials
Dodgers player Derrel Thomas cautions that the Braves fast start may fade after about 10 games as teams adjust. Dodger manager Tom Lasorda adds there is a long way to go and no certainty the Braves are the team to beat, despite their strong early run.
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Golf Ball Ad Sparks Interest At Wilson Inquiries
A colorful Sporting Goods ad in Sports Illustrated shows Pro Staff Wilson golf balls in a pitcher. Readers chase details from Wilson's offices in Atlanta New York and Chicago and a Chicago lawyer confirms interest but officials won’t disclose release plans.
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Old Pro Joe Morgan Leads Giants In 11 Inning Victory
Joe Morgan delivered a three run double in the 11th inning and made two key defensive plays as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 in 11 innings. Morgan snared a line drive in the ninth and threw to second for a forceout in the 11th to preserve the tie. Cubs 3 Dodgers 1 Doug Bird pitched a complete game for Chicago. Expos 6 Astros 1 Ray Burris and Tim Raines drove in runs for Montreal who also lost Gary Carter to an ankle injury. Cardinals 2 Cubs 1 Glenn Brummer's force play scored Tommy Herr in the 13th to cap St. Louis over San Diego.
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Tigers Near First as They Rout Twins 12-2
Detroit moves within a half game of Milwaukee after a 12-2 win over Minnesota. Dan Petry earned the win to go 5-6, with Alan Trammell driving in three on a first inning three run double, misplayed by Mickey Hatcher.
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Two South Carolina teams reach regional play in Greer
Greer hosts the Southeastern Regionals starting August 26 after losing the state championship. Bamberg, state champion, also advances with a 26 8 record to meet Puerto Rican champions, while Greer faces Georgia champions. Coach David Horton Lee built Bamberg’s program from Ehrhardt roots and area players.
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