Rice Creates Rookie Feud in Boston Marked by On Field Versatility
Boston's Jim Rice clubs and captains left field with leaping catches and a two run homer to fuel a 6-2 win over Minnesota. He trails AL Rookie leader Fred Lynn in average and RBIs but closes the gap as Lynn remains top in the league. Rice's surge helps the Red Sox extend their AL East lead to eight games. Other majors: White Sox beat Yankees, Tigers edge A's, Orioles top Brewers.
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New Hampshire tennis venue to host Volvo International
Mt Cranmore Tennis and Recreation Club completes a 7,800 seat outdoor stadium in the White Mountains to host the Volvo International Tennis Tournament August 4 to 10. Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr and the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce supported the project to keep the event in New Hampshire. Top players invited include Rod Laver Ken Rosewall Ilie Nastase and Harold Solomon. Gale Cavallin and Lloyd Napier lead the men’s field archery championships with Cavallin posting a perfect 560 and Napier 556. both totaling 2,236 points.
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Pitchers key hits spark three NL wins in a day
Pitchers Bonham Niekro Norman and Hooton delivered key hits to lift Cubs Braves Reds Dodgers and Astros in five NL games. Bonham drove in a run for Chicago, Niekro doubled home the winner for Atlanta, Norman singled home the winning run for Cincinnati, and Hooton singled and scored for Los Angeles. Steve Renko hit a homer for Houston but took the loss.
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Shaw seeks third, fourth gold medals at worlds
Tim Shaw, 17, of Long Beach California aims for his third and fourth World Swimming Championships golds. He competes in the 1 500 meter freestyle and anchors the American relay tonight. Shaw already took two titles, with Bruce Furniss as a close rival in shorter events.
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Warriors Defeat Bucks In Summer League Action
Golden State beat Milwaukee 74-70 as Alan Daigneault scored 22 and Brad Turner 21 for the winners while Mitch Burke added 25 and John Sleeman 15 for the losers. Hoosick Falls edged Arlington 50-49 with Dick Medvetz 17 and Jon Poulin 16. Standings show Celtics 7-2, Bucks 6-4, Hoosick Falls 5-4, Golden State 4-6, Arlington 2-8.
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Springfield shuts out Post 13 to tighten tourney race
Springfield blanked Bennington 3-0 as Greg Birsky pitched effectively and Paul Cioffi drove in three runs with a fourth inning double. Post 13, with eight wins, five losses, must take two of three to secure at least a tie for second. Post 18 leads the south with first, while Springfield eyes the Legion Tournament berth.
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