Amazin Cubs Rise in NL East Behind Buckner's Return
New York reports the Cubs battle Phillies in Philadelphia as they surge to first in the National League East. Bobby Murcer credits improved defense and power while Bruce Sutter anchors the bullpen with 23 saves and a 1.15 ERA as Chicago reshapes its roster through midseason moves.
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Reserve Players Picked Injuries Hit Al's All-Star Team
AL manager Billy Martin faced withdrawals as injuries hit stars Frank Tanana Mark Fidrych and Don Money. Nolan Ryan declined a reserve slot. Jason Thompson to replace Fidrych. NL pitcher Joaquin Andujar reinjured a hamstring but aims to play. NL reserves announced. series lead note included.
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the Bird" Fidrych
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Former College Standout Recalls Memorable Game Behind One On One
Former St. John’s guard Frank Alagia Jr recounts a high school championship comeback that mirrors scenes from the film One On One. He recalls being fouled on a pivotal one-and-one with four seconds left, making both shots as teammates and crowd lift him. He notes real college coaches sometimes offered inducements but praises Lou Carnesecca as a humane mentor, contrasting with the film’s portrayal.
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Surprise Leader Sets New Tourney Record
Fred Marti shot a seven under par 64 to lead the Sant Sant Valley Golf Classic in Sutton Massachusetts. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson trail with 68 as WatsonJust returned from a British Open win and both comment on the tough afterglow and pressure of the major.
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Seaver Delivers Artful No-Hitter Ambition in Win
Tom Seaver, famed for perfectionism, reflects on an artful performance in a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Cincinnati capitalized on his two-hitter while George Foster highlighted the night with three homers and five RBIs to seize the NL home run lead with 28 and boost RBI to 88.
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Foster fuels Reds with historic three homer game
In National League action sustained by Foster's hot bat, the Reds beat the Astros 4-3 as Cruz doubled and Ferguson singled in the eighth to break a duel between Andujar and Sutton. Seaver lost his near no hitter bid as Montanez doubled in the seventh. Cardinals rally past Phillies 7-6 in 11 innings after Hector Cruz’s double and late three-run ninth.
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Yastrzemski Breaks Williams Hit Record with 2654th Hit
Carl Yastrzemski surpassed Ted Williams as Boston's all time hits leader with a single and a homer, boosting his career total to 2654 as the Red Sox beat the Indians 7-4. The night also featured Butch Hobson's third home run in three games and other AL results across Chicago Toronto New York Baltimore Kansas City Seattle.
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