Reds slump deepens after seventh straight loss to Cardinals
Reds manager Sparky Anderson faces renewal amid a 10 percent gap to the Dodgers in the NL West as Cincinnati drops their seventh in a row. Pete Rose extended and set a switch hitting record with 2,881 career hits, while George Foster and Johnny Bench homered in a 98 loss to St. Louis. Ted Simmons drove in three for the Cardinals, and Barney Schultz earned his fifth win in relief. The Mets beat the Dodgers 1-0 behind Craig Swan’s three-hitter to complete another win for New York.
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Ali lines up bouts hanging on for money
Muhammad Ali weighs future fights and a possible retirement while chasing a $10 million goal in tax free bonds. He plans bouts with Earnie Shavers Alfie Righetti and Ken Norton or Jimmy Young, hints at a Patterson comeback, and argues his motive is to aid people and reform world views. His manager urges retirement to avoid a loss.
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Yankees manager under pressure as rain halts game
New York owner George Steinbrenner held a press conference amid a rainout of the Yankees vs Royals. He criticized Billy Martin for letting players get away with things, said Jackson and Rivers are key to the team, and stated Martin may be nearing his last chance with potential contract clauses allowing termination.
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Norshaft Stars Win to Face Bennington in Playoff
The Norshaft All-Stars defeated Manchester 7-5 in a Little League playoff here. Mike Ware pitched all seven innings for Norshaft, with six strikeouts and four hits allowed, and he also had two of the team’s six hits while Manchester committed three errors. The game was tied 4-4 after three. Manchester briefly led in the fourth before Ware shut them down and Norshaft scored three in the fifth to clinch.
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Winds, seas force postponement of Cup trial race
Newport Rhode Island United States. Americas Cup racing faced a weather break as high winds and choppy seas postponed a scheduled observation trial between Enterprise and Independence. The trials run through Wednesday with foreign trials to begin August 4 and the 23rd challenge series opening September 13.
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Pitchers lined up as MLB schedule features key NL East clash
Chicago hosts Cincinnati as Norman faces Reuschel in a 2:30 p.m. game while Philadelphia sends Lonborg and Carlton to Los Angeles for a twin bill. Houston visits Pittsburgh and Atlanta goes to St Louis with eight more night games on the slate.
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Bennington Generals clash with Post 13 in charity game
The Bennington Generals and Post 13 square off for the second time tonight at Spinelli Field to benefit the American Legion baseball team. First meeting went to the Generals who sit third in the Northway League while Post 13 tops the Southern District in Vermont Legion play.
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Saratoga Racing Results July 25 1977 First through Ninth Pace
Daily Saratoga card reports nine pace and trot events with winners and payoffs. Chew wins the first with Berway and Moonshine in the top finishers. Reporter and Lucky Dicy place in the second. Ryan's Ex Press and Port Chester among others place in the third. Red Ed and Clayhaven Zelica headline the fourth. Petra's Byrd and Echo Brook Connie feature in the fifth. Stormy Armahurst leads the sixth. Keystone Maverick and Darcy H show in the seventh. Nite Crawler leads the eighth. Champaign, Raider City and Early Bird appear in the ninth with peers. Han totals and purses sum to $246,972.
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Pats extend Fairbanks deal after turnaround season
Smithfield Rhode Island United Press International reports Chuck Fairbanks received a contract extension with the New England Patriots through this season, signaling stability after an 11-3 rebound and first playoff berth. The length and terms were not disclosed.
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NFL Teams Signings and Cut Wednesday Transactions
Monday football trades include Green Bay signing defensive end Ezra Johnson a Morris Brown first round pick to a one year deal plus free agent punter Joe Parker from Appalachian State. Buffalo cuts guard Will Wilcox and free agent kicker Ron Slovensky waivers while cornerback Robert James requests waivers. Minnesota signs rookie guard Dennis Swilley.
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Chapman Maloney club champions at Mt Anthony championship
John Chapman won the gross title with 148 and John Maloney took the net with 134 in the Mt Anthony men s club championship 0 10 handicap division Also Ron Perrott won gross 165 and Alex Grant net 137 in 11 16 division Eddie Ayer gross 179 and Leo Marrs net 142 in 17 21 division Jim Comi gross 183 and Lloyd Brush Phil Riccardi net 138 in 22 40 division Sandy Cook claimed the ladies club championship with 177 Peg White won the ladies Sloane Championship noted as handicapped.
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Bennington Hosts Wilmington in BiState Soccer Playoff
Bennington entries in the Bi State Soccer League host Wilmington tomorrow night in a second playoff game for both clubs. Bennington beat Brattleboro 3 1 Saturday and Wilmington defeated Leland and Gray 7 0. The winner advances to face Hinsdale New Hampshire for the league championship at 6 p.m. on Willow Park field.
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