Bosox split with Yanks A's climbing, Tigers dropping in AL leaders
AL leaders Oakland A's and Detroit Tigers move opposite directions as Hunter pitches a five hitter for a third straight A’s shutout 1 0 over Kansas City Royals. Tigers slide after 16 hits Tuesday and 13 hits Wednesday as Milwaukee coasted 14 1. Detroit’s pitching sags with seven relievers used. Jim Palmer blanks Cleveland for Baltimore’s first win after a three game skid while Chicago White Sox edge California 7 6 despite being outhit 10 8 by the Angels. Baby Murcer delivers a three run pinch homer as New York tops Boston 7 3 before Boston wins the nightcap behind Ben Ogilvie’s three run double. Texas ends 23 inning drought by scoring three in the fourth to beat Minnesota.
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NFL exhibition games kickoff this weekend with 12 contests
NFL exhibition season begins this weekend with 12 games across Friday through Sunday. Twenty four teams participate as the Wking and the Bronacos sit out, while trades swirl around Rod Sherman Ferguson and other roster moves amid hot summer heat and camp drama.
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Roche Returns to Tennis Impresses in Debut Matches
Tony Roche, back from a nerve elbow ailment, posted strong early results at the Longwood Cricket Club in the U S Professional Tennis Championships. He reached the quarterfinals along with Ashe Lutz Riessen and Laver, with Roche noting a six-week rest after world championships helped his elbow and form.
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Elks beat Lions on Spinelli Field in Interstate clash
In a Spinelli Field Interstate League game the Elks defeated the Lions. Elks scored eight runs on eight walks and three Lions errors. Gary Green earned the win with Mark Buller saving.
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Canada bars WHA players from Team Canada selection
Hockey Canada reaffirmed its decision to restrict Team Canada to players with signed NHL contracts by August 14 for the four eight game series against the Soviets. Steering committee chair Doug Fisher said no changes to the agreement and noted top NHL defectors face no chance of skating for Canada.
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Palmer on probation for Blalock support
In Knoxville Tennessee the LPGA placed Sandra Palmer on one year probation for remarks supporting Jane Blalock. Blalock faced a one year suspension later blocked by a federal injunction as Palmer faced orders not to comment further. The Knoxville Classic proam opens Thursday at Deane Hill with the 54-date event running Friday through Sunday on a 6500 yard course.
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State Little League finals set for Bennington Saturday
The State Little League final will be decided in Bennington at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Bennington Little League field. Bennington hosts Brattleboro, which beat locals to reach the final, and St. Johnsbury from the north, after beating Burlington 1-0 to advance. Northern teams arrive tomorrow for practice and stay with local hosts.
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Cedeno Completes Cycle in 101 Victory Over Reds
Cesar Cedeno of Houston went 4-5 to complete his first career cycle, lifting the Astros to a 101 victory against Cincinnati. He doubled, homered, and singled in his first three at bats, then narrowly missed a homer on a drive to right-center in the eighth. Cedeno also drove in four runs as he rebounded from a recent slump by focusing on hitting for average.
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Trevino named himself as PGA tourney favorite
Trevino declared himself the favorite for the 200,000 PGA championship at Oakland Hills as weather disrupted early practice days. Lee Trevino, aiming for slam components, stayed from a pre-tournament round while Nicklaus and Palmer played nine holes before rain halted play.
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