Niekro Astros Rally Past Phillies as Owens Returns
Joe Niekro scattered seven hits to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Monday night. Paul Owens returned as Phillies manager after Pat Corrales was fired earlier in the day. Jose Cruz Terry Puhl Ray Knight and Bill Doran each drove in two runs for Houston. In other games Buck Martinez and Cliff Johnson sparked Toronto 8-2 over Kansas City. Guidry won for the Yankees 4-2 over the Twins. Carlton Fisk homered and drove in three for the White Sox 5-3 over Cleveland. Brewers swept a doubleheader from Texas 4-3 and 5-4. Chet Lemon homered in Detroit 4-2 over Oakland. Gary Allenson drove in three as Boston beat California 7-2.
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Corrales Fired by Phillies Despite First Place Lead
Pat Corrales is dismissed as Philadelphia Phillies manager while the club leads the NL East. Bill Giles cites lack of communication and motivation. Paul Owens replaces him. Team falls to 43 43 after an 8 2 loss to Houston as Owens takes charge.
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Mancini to Face Romero in WBA Title Defense
Mancini will defend his WBA lightweight crown against mystery Peruvian challenger Orlando Romero on September 15 at Madison Square Garden. Romero, a 31 fight veteran who has fought only in Peru and the Dominican Republic, is ranked No. 1 by the WBA as Mancini enters his first title defense since November.
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Allison Leads NASCAR Standings After Nashville Win
NASCAR standings show Bobby Allison atop the Winston Cup Grand National points after the Busch Nashville 420 in Nashville Tennessee. He leads Darrell Waltrip by 202 points with 2629 to 2427, as Bill Elliott and Harry Gant follow in the top ranks.
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Braves Saturday game time moved to 2 20 p m
Atlanta officials announce the Braves game with Philadelphia is rescheduled for 2 20 p m on Saturday to accommodate national NBC TV coverage and NL requests. The original start time was 7 40 p m.
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NAIA Delays Clock Ruling for Men’s Basketball Rules
The NAIA executive committee delayed a decision on a 45 second shot clock and a three point line, opting to survey coaches and review findings in March. The NAIA moved the men’s tournament to March 15-21 in Kansas City and the women’s to Cedar Rapids March 14-17, expanding to 16 teams. District realignments affect Bowie State Coppin State UDC William and Mary Hampton Liberty Norfolk State and a Hawaii qualification event for 1983-84.
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America's Cup Battle Tightens in Newport Trials
In Newport Rhode Island the Defender scored two easy wins over Courageous in Cup trial round two while Courageous won a third race by 29 seconds on a shortened two leg Rhode Island Sound course. Aiken Recreation Department registration for Youth Soccer runs July 5-22 at the H Odell Weeks Center from 815 am to 9 pm for ages 7 to 15 contact 6480151. Volunteer coaches and referees needed. Jackson Drag Strip meeting set for drivers and spectators to vote.
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Local race meeting to decide track length at 1/8 or 1/4 mile
A Wednesday racing program will determine whether the track remains 1/8 mile or switches to 1/4 mile. Physicals for students from New Ellenton Middle, Jackson Middle, and Silver Bluff High start 6:30 p.m. in the Silver Bluff gym with a $5 fee. The Aiken Recreation Department plans a full co edged volleyball league and will provide entry information at 648 0151.
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