Rose Sets Sight on Additional Records
ST LOUIS AP Pete Rose, 36, became the most prolific switch hitter in baseball history as he collects his 2 881st safety to pass Frankie Frisch. He also moved to 21st on the all time hits list and eyes 3 630 Musial NL mark with steady production and sustained enthusiasm.
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Sparky Anderson Gets Contract Extension Amid Losing Streak
The Cincinnati Reds extended Sparky Andersons contract for two years in a meeting Monday afternoon while his team dropped a 9-8 nationally televised game to the St Louis Cardinals. Other NL results include Cubs over Astros 9-7 Pirates over Braves 6-3 Phillies over Padres 6-4 in 12 Mets over Dodgers 1-0 and Expos edging the Giants.
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Cardinals Rally Past Reds Behind Mumphrey Templeton Hits
Ted Simmons homered for the Cardinals aiding a 5-4 nightcap win after Jerry Mumphrey and Garry Templeton drove in runs in the sixth to break a 4-4 tie. George Foster Johnny Bench Bob Bailey Pete Rose noted in loss as Cincinnati surged with power.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Update
National League East standings show Chicago and Philadelphia tied at 56 wins with Pittsburgh at 55 and St. Louis at 51. West leaders Los Angeles 60 37, Cincinnati 68 51. Houston 6 53, San Francisco 46 54, San Diego 42 58, Atlanta 6 36? 5. Schedule results include Chicago 9 Houston 7 and Pittsburgh 6 Atlanta 3. Tuesday matchups feature Cincinnati at Chicago and Houston at Pittsburgh among others.
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Lucky" Chicago Rally Beats Red Sox at Fenway 8-7
Chicago White Sox erased a 6-1 deficit at Boston's Fenway Park with a home run rally led by Eric Soderholm Jim Spencer and Brian Downing as Bob Lemon credited luck after a dramatic 8-7 win over the Red Sox Center fielder Fred Lynn robbed Soderholm twice and Tiant was relieved by Bill Campbell in a high scoring Monday night contest in the American League action also saw multiple late inning finishes across the league.
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Fairbanks Re-signs With Patriots. Buffalo Blues Grow
Chuck Fairbanks signed a long term contract with the New England Patriots as general manager and coach, boosting the team after an 11 3 season and playoff appearance. Meanwhile Bills coach Simpson vents over trades and roster moves as Clark James and Donnie Green leave training camp. Cincinnati Bengals expect Archie Griffin to see more action, and Hank Stram keeps Mel Blount in first round plans amid a $5 million suit. George Allen fines players for missed camp. Browns sign Dieken. Lions acquire Chris Fletcher from Chargers.
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The Boston Red Sox released pitcher Tom Murphy and recalled Don Aase from Pawtucket. Detroit placed Mark Fidrych on the 21 day DL and purchased Jack Morris from Evansville. Cubs activated Gene Chines and named Jim Todd pitcher. Sparky Anderson earned a two year Reds extension. Falcons cut four players. Bills and Lions made multiple adds and moves. Packers signed three players. Patriots signed Chuck Fairbanks. Saints made extensive cuts and signings. Steelers and Seahawks announced waivers and additions.
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Vilas Beats Gottfried To Retain Washington Crown
Guillermo Vilas defeated Brian Gottfried 6-4 7-5 in rain delayed final of the Washington Star International Tennis Championships. Vilas earned $20,000 while Gottfried took $10,000 in his first final here.
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Dieken Signs New Pact After Brief Browns Holdout
Doug Dieken agreed to a multiyear contract with the Cleveland Browns ending a short holdout after a talk with coach Forrest Gregg. Dieken said missing camp without a deal could hurt team attitudes. The Browns still had several veterans unsigned including Sipe Babich Hutchison and Poole plus rookie Tom Skladany remains out of reach.
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Pairings Set for Women’s Golf Nine-Hole Meet
Pairings announced by the Women's Golf Association at Athens Country Club for nine-hole competition include Grieco Johnston Tippett Evans Rue French Lavelle Mitchell Hondell Boles Main Blower Garrett Burns Ploghoft Rutter Cornwell. Play of the day features low total on par fives with two three six and nine.
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