Orioles extend streak as AL East rivals fear uncatchable lead
Earl Weaver says Orioles can be overtaken but Baltimore has won 14 straight after a 6 1 victory over Texas. Managers Eddie Kasko Billy Martin and Ralph Houk react as Boston Detroit and New York fret over August losses.
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Orioles Maintain Five-Game AL Lead Despite Loss to A's
Boston rolled past Oakland 5-2 as Cepero drove in three with a single double and homer. Baltimore stretched their AL East advantage to five games after Minnesota beat Detroit 5-3 and Chicago defeated Milwaukee 6-1.
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Rogers Tops Dodgers as Montreal Pitcher Shines
Montreal rookie Steve Rogers allowed only three hits in a 4-0 win over Los Angeles, improving to 5-3 as Walt Alston acknowledged his potential. Ferguson and Davis collected Dodgers hits late. In other NL games, Schmidt and Robinson powered the Phillies past the Giants 7-4, Staub's grand slam sparked the Mets 6-5 over the Padres, and Reitz delivered a 14th-inning goes-ahead single for the Cardinals in a 6-3 win over Houston.
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Cavs Coach Fitch Seeks Route for Rookie Learning
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Bill Fitch says finding development space for rookies is a major challenge. He notes 14 rookie camp participants all have NBA potential but few NBA spots, with five or six invited to the regular camp as two spots open. Brewer looks ready to play now while others need Europe for pay and exposure.
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Bobby Riggs Faces Billie Jean King in Five-Set Showdown
In New York AP report Bobby Riggs boasts about women while predicting victory over Billie Jean King. He cites a past payday and endorsements but worries about a five set match televised from the Houston Astrodome. Riggs pledges to psych King but acknowledges risk if the affair lasts five sets.
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Saints Sack Coach J D Roberts In Cut Down Day
New Orleans owner John Mecom Jr. announced the release of head coach J D Roberts and named John North as his replacement. North, 51, has a long coaching resume and joined the Saints this year as offensive and receivers coach.
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Bengals trim roster ahead of final pre season game
Cincinnati Bengals cut five players in Wilmington as they prepare for a Saturday Riverfront Stadium clash with the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Paul Brown weighs kicking options and the future of Dave Lewis who seeks a running back role.
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Tolan files grievance with Reds over fines and DL use
Outfielder Bobby Tolan charged the Cincinnati Reds used the disabled list to discipline him after an argument with a team official. He also disputed $350 in fines. General Manager Bob Howsam declined to discuss specifics and said the club may pursue a grievance of its own.
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Regional Crown Won By Cincinnati Bentley
Cincinnati Post 50 defeated Rochester Michigan 7 to 6 in Bartonville Illinois to claim the Great Lakes regional title. Terry Snider drove in five runs including a bases loaded triple as Cincinnati rallied from 3-0 down. Cincinnati advances to the World Series in Lewiston Idaho with a 42 6 record. Rochester ends 30 5.
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Browns Prepare For Lions Exhibition Tilt in Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns shift focus to a Saturday night exhibition against the Detroit Lions after reviewing past games. Coach Nick Skorich plans to play QB Mike Phipps for three quarters and rely on regulars at most positions, with Greg Pruitt singled out for praise.
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Morgan Wins NL Player of the Week Honor
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan earned the National League Player of the Week award after a .333 week. He hit his 20th homer, adding to a Reds club record for a second baseman, and joined a select group with 20 homers and 50 stolen bases in a season.
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Wolf Creek Slo-Pitch Tournament Opens Sept 4 in Beverly
The Wolf Creek Women's Softball League sponsors a double elimination men’s slo pitch tourney starting Sept 4 at the Ohio Power diamond near Beverly. Entry is 25 dollars plus one new softball. drawing Aug 30 at 7 p.m. at the field. Call 962-4867 for details.
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Major league games on Tuesday schedule
In the majors the Tuesday slate features numerous matchups including Kansas City at Cleveland and Texas at Baltimore. Other games include Minnesota at Detroit Milwaukee at Chicago Boston at Oakland New York at California Montreal at Los Angeles San Francisco at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Montreal San Diego at New York Chicago at Atlanta Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and St Louis at Houston with several pitchers listed for each contest. Score lines from earlier games include Montreal 4 Los Angeles 0 and New York 6 San Diego 5 in 14 innings.
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