Mitterwald hits three homers in Cubs win over Pirates
Cubs acquire George Mitterwald from Minnesota and he belts three homers including a grand slam driving in eight as Chicago routs Pittsburgh 18 9. He rues a missed four homer chance after a take sign and shares the field with Rick Monday Jerry Morales and Bill Madlock while Burt Hooton earns win amid a 16 hit day.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Night Results Summary
Baseball results from Wednesday include Montreal over New York 7-4 and Chicago 18-9 over Pittsburgh with other scores. The Dodgers routed the Reds as a homer spree sparked a seven to win, and Expos beat Mets 7-4 behind Rogers six hits. Astros edged Giants 3-2 with Kingman error and Osteen relief win. Padres defeated Braves 6-1 with McAndrew win. Additional lineups list tonight’s scheduled pitchers and Friday games.
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Major League line scores from a busy baseball day
National and American League games feature several early home runs by Schneeck Bailey Foote Stargell Hebner Mitterwald Monday Morales Madlock Zisk Yastrzemski and Oliver plus key pitching decisions. Notable matchups include Montreal at New York Chicago at Pittsburgh St. Louis at Philadelphia San Diego at Atlanta San Francisco at Houston Los Angeles at Cincinnati Milwaukee at Baltimore Detroit at Kansas City Texas at Minnesota California at Oakland Chicago at Oakland.
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ABA draft opens with college and NBA names
New York UPI report notes the ABA drafted both college players and 50 NBA names in an open draft. Coaches and owners doubt many will sign, with expectations limited to a handful. Utah Stars surprised by selecting a high school player.
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Malone Draft Shocks Fans in Peters burg News
Moses Malone of Peters burg Virginia, tabbed in the college draft, marks a milestone as the first high school player drafted by pros since Wilt Chamberlain in 1954. ABA holds a secret college draft with multiple top players named across Virginia Maryland Vanderbilt and more.
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