Royals beat Brewers 9 6 with Wathan key homer
Royals rally past Milwaukee 9 6 as catcher John Wathan delivers his first major league homer a three run shot fueling a six run third. Wathan followed by bench mate Joe Zdeb who drove in two in the second and scored third on Frank White single. Yankees twin bill results follow with Jackson Chambliss and Rivers fueling a 6 4 win over the Twins.
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Hobson's HR Caps Red Sox Rally To End 7-Game Slide
Boston beats Texas 9-6 after Hobson's game winning three run homer in a seven game skid break. Helms supplied spark with 4 hits and 2 runs while Scott drove in three and Helms scored twice in a decisive seventh inning. Don Zimmer reshuffled lineup inserting Helms at DH and Rice to right field.
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Umpire’s thumb ejects Hunter Ellis Blyleven after dugout clap
In Boston, Umpire Rich Garcia ejected Rangers manager Billy Hunter and pitchers Dock Ellis and Bert Blyleven in the eighth inning of a 9-6 loss to the Red Sox after a dugout chorus applauded Garcia’s calls. Hunter contends Mike Hargrove questioned a pitch, prompting the dispute.
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Shavers Tops All Heavyweights in KO Power
UPI reports Earnie Shavers, with 52 KOs in 54 wins, records the highest knockout rate among heavyweights, surpassing Muhammad Ali who ranks tenth. The piece notes a Sept. 29 bout at Madison Square Garden and contrasts boxing trivia with other sports and a Mets-Reds trip in Cincinnati. It also mentions baseball uniform name branding and classic sports figures like Jack Dempsey and Brooks Robinson.
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Yankees dine on lobsters after Twins win
New York's 6-4 victory over Minnesota fuels confidence in chasing the AL East title. Dick Tidrow’s strong start and Reggie Jackson’s eighth inning go-ahead single boost a hot 16 of 18 stretch. Mickey Rivers goes 3-for-4 as Sparky Lyle earns win. Munson and Chambliss drive late offense.
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Evans Disabled as Red Sox Call Up Kreuger
Dwight Evans was placed on the disabled list with cartilage damage to his right knee after trying to play through pain. Rick Kreuger, 28, was promoted from Pawtucket after a 12-5, 3.19 ERA season in 53 games, hoping to bolster the pitching staff. Evans batted .287 with 14 homers and 36 RBIs.
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Phillies Fall As Astros Sweep Indoors In Houston
The Astros defeated the Phillies 6-5 in a domed game, handing Philadelphia its second straight loss in Houston and extending their skid in Astrodome meetings to four of six. Cesar Cedeno delivered the winning hit in the seventh, and Bill Virdon celebrated his reinstated managing role as Houston swept the two-game set.
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Snead fires eight under 63 at Hall of Fame Classic
J C Snead opens with an 8 under par 63 to lead Pinehurst Hall of Fame Classic as Leonard Thompson stands second at 64. Hinkle Irwin card 65s while Morley 66 and a group at 67 includes Geiberger Blancas Barber Burns Coody. Tom Watson 70 and Gary Player 68. Snead credits tough work after nearly quitting and plans to keep grinding tomorrow.
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Seahawks select banished Notre Dame back Hunter
New York UPI reports Notre Dame running back Hunter was picked by the Seattle Seahawks in a supplemental NFL draft. Seattle forfeits a fourth-round choice next spring. Hunter’s eligibility was resolved late, with a grace period before activation.
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Globe To Meet Steak House In Championship Clash
In the Minor Little League Round Robin Vermont Steak House beat Bennington Iron Works 28 to 21 after a game suspended for darkness. Globe Union defeated VT Container 16 to 5 and will face Vermont Steak House in Saturday’s final at 4 p.m.
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