Jackson delivers in return as A's beat Orioles 2 1
Reggie Jackson hauls in two RBIs despite torn cartilage rib tension returning from a two week DL layoff. He homered in first appearance since Aug 9 and drives in the tying and winning runs to lift Oakland over Baltimore 2 1, narrowing AL West gap behind Chicago.
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Tarkenton Named Honorary Chairman for Sight Saving Month
Fran Tarkenton, star Vikings quarterback, named honorary chairman for Minnesota's September is Sight Saving Month drive. J Robert Stassen of the Minnesota Society for the Prevention of Blindness announces the appointment and expects 6000 to 7000 volunteers to support vision screening, eye safety, and glaucoma surveys statewide. Donations are tax deductible.
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Tigers' 11th inning magic sinks Twins in sweep
Detroit swept Minnesota in a three game set with 11th inning dramatics. Aurelio Rodriguez and Willie Horton delivered late heroes as Joe Coleman and Fred Sherman shut down the Twins after a rough bullpen night. Minnesota drops nine games back in the East/Western race.
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Legion Wins Weekend Softball Tournament at Cass Lake
The Cass Lake American Legion team took first place in the American Indian Parole and Rehabilitation tournament held Saturday and Sunday. Fort took second place, Onigum Nighthawks Club finished third, Cass Lake Thunderbirds earned the Consolation trophy, and Pine Point Youth Services won the Good Sportsmanship trophy. Mike Schmid of Ponsford, Minnesota won the 16 Core Craft Canoe.
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O Connor to Fight Kendall in Rochester Card
Unbeaten Pat O'Connor will face Andy Kendall of Portland on September 14 at Metropolitan Sports Center Bloomington. Promoter Ben Sternberg says the winner could challenge world champion Bob Foster next. Kendall is 46-8 and ranked No. 2 by the WBA. O'Connor 30 fights and ranked No. 5. The bout headlines a five fight card.
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United States Defeats Australia in Olympic Basketball
The U S offense surged in the second half to push the U S Olympic team to a 81 55 victory over Australia. It marked the second straight win for the young defending champions as their Olympic streak reached 57 consecutive victories.
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