Tigers star Fidrych swamped by unsolicited gifts
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych nicknamed The Bird receives letters with money from fans nationwide. A PR letter is sent back for gifts ranging from $1 to $5, plus checks and odd items including a lottery ticket. Fidrych hails from Northboro, Massachusetts.
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Connors and Borg reach US Pro quarterfinals in tight wins
In Brookline Mass US Pro tennis Connors, the 1973 champion, outlasted Jiri Hrebec 2-6 6-2 6-3 after a late-match pace. Bjorn Borg, seeded second, beat Ross Case 6-0 5-7 6-3 as Panatta beat Edmondson 6-2 6-3 to set quarterfinals Saturday with Vilas Ramirez and others advancing.
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Brewers rally past Quebec City in ninth inning
Berkshire Brewers surge for two runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat Quebec City 3 1 in the Eastern League. Greg Biagini mishandled a ball allowing Bill Severns to score and Dick Davis to come home on a Lindsey single. The win followed Reading’s 1 0 shutout of Bristol and other small league results.
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Harness driver becomes bridge showman in Meadowlands ad
Tony Abbatiello, seasoned harness trainer driver, stars in a daring Meadowlands promotional film showing a sulky crossing the George Washington Bridge and threading Lincoln Tunnel to Newark Airport. He recalls risks, traffic chaos, and the admen' litany of cost and scale while delivering the ad concept.
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Big Upstart: Royals Race Past Red Sox in 15 Innings
United Press International yields a two league doubleheader summary. Kansas City trailed early but exploded with 7 runs in 15 innings to defeat Boston 7 to 6 despite home runs by McRae and Burleson. Houston beat Chicago 5 to 1 as Richard earned the win and Cruz, Madlock and Monday homered for the visitors.
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Post mortem on Red Sox season leaves questions
The long review cites injuries to Bil Lee and a slow start by Ferguson Jenkins as parts of a collapsing pitching staff. Tom Murphy, acquired from Milwaukee, posted a 6.55 ERA in August and surrendered a game tying three-run homer to Hal McRae. Willoughby faltered in extra innings as Kansas City won 7 6. Also noted are NL results Phillies Reds Astros Cubs and key performances by Maddox McGraw Cedeno Richard and Forsch.
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Enduro Race Held Sunday in Bennington
The Green Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club plans the 13th Ray Goodrich Memorial Enduro this Sunday in Bennington. Riders from New Jersey Pennsylvania New York and all of New England are expected. Bikes are street legal.
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Standings and Upcoming Games on Thursday Card
Standings show Ran City 7 Boston 6 and 15 runs. Tonight’s MLB games include Texas at Baltimore 7:30 p.m. Kansas City at Boston 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee 8:30 p.m. Also details on the Ray Goodrich Memorial Enduro in Bennington with a 105 mile route, 24 mph avg, starting 9 a.m. and wrap by 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit various local charities. Mt Anthony Unim junior high soccer players meet Monday 6 p.m. at the high school field.
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