Pine tar controversy halves Brett homer in epic playoff standoff
In a tense 1980 playoff clash at the Stadium the Royals lose a potential go ahead homer by George Brett due to pine tar on his bat, sparking fury from Brett and Howser and a game deciding umpire ruling that handed the Yankees a 4-3 victory alongside other AL results from Milwaukee Oakland Cleveland and Seattle.
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Richmond Wins Like Cola 500 at Pocono
Tim Richmond, once feared for his wild driving, led the final six laps to win the Grand National Like Cola 500 at Pocono International Raceway. He beat Darrell Waltrip by 1.95 seconds for Blue Max’s first victory, after two Riverside road course wins with different teams.
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Van Note Lightens Falcons Camp Load
Falcons coach Dan Henning has trimmed training camp for veteran center Jeff Van Note by skipping one daily session. Van Note, 37, says he can still play daily, while Henning aims to prevent fatigue and evaluate others. Van Note missed a leg bruise practice. Eric Sanders is set to return. Holdouts by R C Thielemann Mike Kenn and Joel Williams reach day five as they face $1000 daily fines for missing practice.
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Allen Shuts Out Dodgers As Cardinals Win 3-0
St Louis' Neil Allen held Los Angeles to six hits for his third complete game with the Cardinals and second straight shutout. Lonnie Smith and Willie McGee hit consecutive doubles in the first, Ozzie Smith and Allen doubled in the second. The Cardinals improved to 34 after the win.
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