Pirates Reds brawl caps doubleheader in Three Rivers
The Pirates and Reds traded brushbacks and fists at Three Rivers Stadium in a doubleheader. Bruce Kison was hit by a brushback from Jack Billingham, sparking a 20 minute melee after which Kison was fined $50. Richie Hebner drove in the winning run as Pittsburgh took the nightcap 2-1 after Cincinnati won the opener 3-2. Reds manager Sparky Anderson was ejected during the incidents.
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Ejection Sparks Bench Clearing After Reds Dodgers Fracas
Infield scuffle following an accidental collision led to punches and two ejections, with Andy Kosco and Ed Kirkpatrick reported as the two sent off. Bud Harrelson RBI infield single and Cleon Jones homer paced Mets past Dodgers. other games highlighted include Braves, Astros, Phillies, Expos wins.
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Martin the umpire clash sinks doubleheader for Cleveland
Billy Martin clashes with umpires leading to his ejection from both ends of a doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers. Tom Grieve and George Scott pace Milwaukee while Rob Yount suffers in the first game and Kansas City wins in extras.
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Athens Legion sweeps Lithopolis in two 4 0 wins
Athens star Mitch Wright and Mark Vaughan shine as the Athenians sweep a double header 4 0 and 4 0 at home. Wright and Dailey pace a 20 4 season mark with two hits apiece in game one while Corby homers in game two. Meigs visits Wednesday for a 6 pm contest before the district tournament weekend in Athens.
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Courageous Among Leaders in America's Cup Trials at Newport
Courageous, the new aluminum 12-meter by designer Olin Stephens, won twice over Valiant in observation trials as Southern Cross receives keel lengthening at Newport Shipyard. Southern Cross and France meet Aug 22 in a best-of-seven for the challenger slot, with Courageous posting 3-1 in trials while Mariner and Trepid undergo alterations and await final windows.
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Saturday Major League Baseball Scores and Monday Matchups
The majors saw New York 12 Oakland 6 and California 12 Boston 1 in Saturday games. Milwaukee 5 Texas 2 and Minnesota 2 Cleveland 8 Detroit 2, with Baltimore 2 Chicago 1. Monday schedule features California at Oakland and Boston at Cleveland among others with pitchers listed.
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Maplewood Clinches District Softball Title In Open Tourney
Maplewood won the state district open softball title at Marietta Sunday with two wins over Time Out Bar of Marietta. They later beat H A Construction and Barons of Athens to finish strong. Fred Gibson named tourney MVP. Next game in Columbus August 16 18.
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Tim Postom
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Len Childress
Leroy Hashman
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Dick Cooksey
Bob Mulligan
Milt Cooksey
Ted Dills
NFL Stars Backing Union Hold Firm Against Owners
NFLPA backed by veteran players as talks stall in week three of the strike. With camps opening, picket lines form nationwide while federal mediator James Scearce plans new contact. Some teams report sparse veteran turnout. Hall of Fame Game and College All-Star Game faces uncertain futures.
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Miller Wins Columbus Classic In Downhill Clutch Finish
Sharon Miller, 33, the Huntington Lakeland veteran, sank a 20-foot birdie on the final hole to win the Columbus Classic at Riviera Country Club with a 54-hole 211 five under par. Joyce Kazmierski finished solo second at 212, while Sue Roberts and Carol Mann tied for third at 214.
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Athens Little League tourney opens with multiple 7 30 p m games
The Athens Little League tournament begins at 7 30 p m with Lions versus Kof C Logan Kasler s Rotary vs Steppe s and University Volkswagen against Jaycees. Tuesday features Kiwanis Rotary Steppe s winner Ellis Universi ty Volkswagen Jaycees victor and Page s against Kasler s Logan winner. Wednesday has Medics against K of C Lions winner and a Page game winner Kiwanis game three victor. Friday finals follow at 7 30 p m and the championship is set for 5 30 p m July 22.
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