Fidrych Sharp Yet Humbled After One-Run Loss to A's
Detroit rookie star Mark Fidrych, praised for a league best 2.08 ERA, suffered a 2-1 12 inning defeat to Oakland as Gene Tenace delivered the deciding run with one out. Fidrych, 15-6, has four one-run losses and vows to learn from the mental mistakes. The Big Bird drew 25,659 fans in Oakland despite the setback.
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Zorn sparks Seahawks comeback in exhibition win over Chargers
Seattle backup Jim Zorn starred in the Seahawks 17 16 preseason victory against San Diego, rushing and passing leaders and delivering a 3 yard TD pass to Ron Howard with 13 seconds left. Zorn became Seattle's first QB to play the entire game, while Dan Fouts rallied the Chargers before a late Seattle surge.
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Alston and the Dodgers Happy Together
Walt Alston, aged 64, says he plans to wait until season’s end to decide on returning as Dodgers manager. He praises the organization, notes he has accepted one year contracts, and cites support from players and officials as key to his enduring tenure with Los Angeles. Don Sutton calls him honest and hopes he stays.
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Hunt collects fifth win in Dutch Grand Prix title bid
James Hunt won his fifth Grand Prix of the year at Zandvoort, closing to two points behind injured Niki Lauda in the world championship. Lauda will miss Monza and possibly Canada as he recovers from injuries. Hunt led after lap 12 and beat John Watson, Clay Regazzoni, and Mario Andretti as Regazzoni trailed by under a second, with Watkins Glen and Fuji as remaining races.
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Team Canada preps for Czechoslovakia test in Ottawa
Canada faces Czech team in final exhibition before the Canada Cup series. Denis Potvin, star Islanders defender, injured a sore right leg but expects to play Monday after two tough skating sessions.
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Solomon Faces Borg In US Pro Final For 125000
Solomon, the 5 foot 7 inch American from Maryland, upset Raul Ramirez in four sets to reach the U S Pro final in Brookline, Mass. Borg moved into the final by defeating Eddie Dibbs in straight sets as the top American hopes for a third straight U S Pro crown. Borg seeks the first man to win more than two straight U S Pro titles since Rod Laver.
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Airing the Money: Radio TV and NFL Revenue Shifts
The piece traces how radio and television transformed pro football income from the 1930s onward, noting the NFL's growing hold on sponsors and networks, rising per-minute ad rates for events like Super Bowl XI, and the tension between keeping fans in the stadium versus selling broadcasts. It contrasts football with baseball's earlier radio embrace and cites attendance trends, broadcast deals, and the economics behind Nielsen ratings and no-shows.
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