Morgan Homers as Reds Top Cardinals for 4-1 Win
Joe Morgan powered a two run homer to lift Cincinnati past St. Louis 4 1 and tied a major league mark by reaching 20 homers and 50 steals in a season. He shares the 50 steal feat with Cesar Cedeno and Lou Brock who joined him with the milestone this year. Brock extended a nine season run of 50 or more steals, surpassing Ty Cobb.
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Reds edge in sev enth after Morgan homer in seventh
Morgan's seventh inning homer sparked Cincinnati to a tight win as Fred Norman notched his 11th victory. Dodgers swept Phillies 7-3 behind Ferguson and Cey homers Garvey sacrifice flies. Giants beat Mets 5-4 with Bryant 20th win Kingman drives four in. Braves 8 Pirates 6 Johnson leads with 36th homer. Rangers beat Indians 9-0 in Merritt's three hitter and Orioles rout Royals 10-1 on Blair's inside the park slam.
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Moscow Seen As Likely Host For 1980 Olympics
Moscow appears the safe bet to stage the 1980 Olympic Games despite Western doubts about politics and communications. IOC officials observed anti Israeli hostility at the 7th World University Games in Moscow where Israeli fans faced derision and a torn flag amid crowd trouble.
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Tolan Fed Up With Cincinnati Sparks Reds Rift
Cincinnati AP Johnny Bench says the Reds must ignore Bobby Tolan's hard clash with management during the pennant chase while Tolan vows to stand by his stance. Tolan defied a clubhouse ban, faced fines, and questioned Chief Bender over team direction as Sparky Anderson watched.
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Bills Fall To Bears In Controversy Flailed Preseason Clash
Chicago upends Buffalo 13-10 as the Bills suffer a fourth straight loss amid a stadium clock controversy. Giants top Steelers 29-24 while 49ers pound Broncos 43-7 and Packers beat Chiefs 21-16.
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In the Majors Are Cuellar at Detroit at Chicago Odom 4
Cuellar features for Detroit as Chicago hosts Odom in a major league note. The report highlights Cuellar's Detroit appearance and Odom's four contributions in Chicago context.
Comebackers Both Win Links Titles
Bert Greene and John Schroeder earned comeback victories in pro golf’s doubleheader at MacGregor Downs. Greene outlasted Miller Barber in a five hole playoff to win the L M Open while Schroeder swept to the Match Play championship, marking first American tour wins for both players.
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Best ball ties at Athens Country Club in weekend event
A two team best ball foursome ended with net 56 to tie for first at Athens Country Club. Dick Jones Don Barrett Bill Rose and Jimmy Matthews faced Frank Shay Vern Hondell Dale Channell Bob Wickham in the tie.
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CMU Names Ohio Coach Stephenson to Succeed Pennewell
Central Michigan University selects David Cotton Stephenson of Ohio University as temporary physical education instructor to replace Tom Pennewell who leaves for a Springfield College teaching fellowship. Board of Trustees approved last week.
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Bulldogs blank Chillicothe 20 0 in scrimmage opener
Athens led by Les Walker impressed in a 20 0 scrimmage win over Chillicothe Cavaliers. Brent Hawk scored on a short run while Don Skinner connected with Tim Poston and Todd Romig on scoring passes. Standouts included Tommy Smith Todd Ellwood and Tim Kirkendall as Tim Gagle returned from injury.
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