Stevens Point, Bowling Green and Portsmouth win at Great Lakes regional
Stevens Point pitchers tame Rose City 7-0 as Mike Doran fans 10 and allows three hits. Bowling Green rolls past Janesville 6-0 with Steve Ramsey and Steve Robinson delivering key hits. Portsmouth explodes for eight runs in second inning to beat Magnolia 11-7, Newberry driving in three with a two run double. The double elimination regional continues through Sunday with regional winners advancing to Oregon nationals.
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Decker Shuts Out Indians as Curve Drive Pays Off
Minnesota pitcher Joe Decker pitched a four-hitter to beat Cleveland 1-0, supported by ninth inning help from Bill Campbell. Decker said improved pitching drive and curve work gave him rhythm and his best outing of the season, extending his undefeated mark this year against the Tribe.
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Decker shines as Twins edge Tribe 1-0 on eight hitter
Edges Tribe in a pitcher duel as Decker allows four hits over eight innings. Campbell seals the win with a 17th save. Peterson takes loss after surrendering the decisive run in the seventh as Darwin singles and Soderholm advances runners before Borgmann’s sacrifice fly.
Wheels coach seeks clarity amid franchise uncertainty
Detroit Wheels coach Dan Boisture called for a quick decision on the team’s World Football League future after a 37-7 loss to Memphis left them 0-6. He noted instability could affect the squad as reports floated a Charlotte group’s $2 million offer to relocate the franchise, while Detroit has no future NFL players under contract.
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Reds Top Pirates 3-2 in 10th for First Win in Series
Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 3-2 in 10 innings as Cesar Geronimo lined a run scoring single to left center. Don Gullett allowed four hits through seven before the late rally. Joe Morgan extended his season stole base total to 48 and Johnny Bench drove in a run with a double.
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Braves Top Expos 6-1 as Robinson Reels After Hitting Injury
Atlanta defeated Montreal 6-1 behind Dusty Baker's three run homer and Dave Johnson's solo shot. Craig Robinson was hit in the jaw by a Dennis Blair pitch and, though X rays showed no fracture, expressed disappointment in major league baseball. Carl Morton earned the win after a late warning and $50 fine following an incident with Tim Foli. Other NL scores included New York over Los Angeles 3-2, San Francisco 6-4 Philadelphia, Chicago 6-5 Houston, Cincinnati 3-2 Pittsburgh in 10, and St. Louis 5-1 San Diego.
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Braves stretch win streak with Aaron two run shot
Hank Aaron hit a two run homer in the seventh as Atlanta extended its win streak to six, the Braves longest run this season. The shot was Aaron's 16th of the year and 729th of his career.
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Negotiations resume in NFL players dispute amid cooling off period
NFL labor talks reopen in Washington as players report to camps under a 14 day cooling off rule. Veterans arrive for Pittsburgh and Baltimore camps amid trades and signings, with WFL jumpers present and several veterans retiring or facing trade actions.
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Namath Arrives At Jets Camp On Regular Schedule
Joe Namath shows up for Jets camp at 1 15 pm EDT along with his chauffeur and lawyer as 1000 plus players report late. He says his hamstring improves but fears a slow sprint and hints at leaving Jets after the season.
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