Lee May Poised For MVP Lead Despite Batting Slump
Orioles slugger Lee May drives Baltimore with 90 RBIs and 24 homers while powering a 7-1 win over Kansas City behind Mike Flanagan's nine innings. Yet May's batting average hovers below .250 as New York leads the AL East, complicating a MVP bid. May drove in four runs, including an RBI double, in the victory.
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California beats Detroit behind Collins two-run day
Collins had a double and two singles driving in two runs as California won for the second straight time over Detroit. Tanana fanned eight with no walks to improve to 15-9. Vida Blue won his seventh straight complete game and sixth shutout as Oakland beat New York 5-0, narrowing the gap to seven games with Kansas City in the AL West. Tenace homered for the A’s.
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Phillies in slump despite NL East lead under Ozark
Manager Danny Ozark stays confident as the Phillies endure a six game skid raising fears of a 10 game late season collapse like 1964. The club still tops the NL East by 9 games but struggles at the plate and in the field amid key losses.
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Pirates, Mets, Cubs Leaders Shake Up Thursday Standings
In a packed slate the Pirates stretched to six straight wins with a 4-1 victory over San Diego as Kison joined Hebner on key hits. New York beat San Francisco 1-0 on Koosman’s three-hitter while Chicago edged Atlanta 7-5 in 14 innings after Morales drove in four runs in a 14th inning rally.
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Brooks Robinson nearly loses home to mortgage default
New York based UPI reports Brooks Robinson, famed Baltimore Orioles third baseman, faced foreclosure on his Lutherville home after a $249,585 sporting goods loan. He and partners stood to lose two homes until he repaid almost the entire loan, restoring his assets while weathering public sympathy and questions about misfortune.
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Vikings Aim For 12 2 Mark In 1976 Season
Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant touts a mix of seasoned veterans and rising players as he targets another NFC Central title. Key moves include replacing John Gilliam with Sammy White and adding depth at running back after Ed Marinaro's departure. Tarkenton returns for a 16th season while a veteran defensive unit and strong line support the offense.
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South division title tight as West Haven and Bristol win
West Haven beat Reading 5-1 to claim ninth win in 10 games and move one game ahead of Bristol, who defeated Williamsport 4-2 with Chuck Ross earning his 11th win. Berkshire at Three Rivers and Waterbury at Quebec City were postponed by rain. Three Rivers leads Quebec City by 342 games but needs two wins or two losses by Quebec City to clinch the northern title.
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Pownal horse entries for Thursday September 2 1976
A list of Pownal race entries for Thursday September 2 1976 with hind names numbers and$1500 purses. Notable entries include First 1300 4 ae Mat Chief Lark Hilda's Ga ady Canadian Ticket and Mysterious Miss across ninth place with multiple horses listed per division.
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Kiss Or Kick of 3 Fined in Racing Card Event
Race results show multiple horses with times and payouts led by Last year’s horses Elena and Gather Round. Don Miss and Dare A Bet posted notable times and payoffs as the card concluded with trifecta and exacta bets. Attendance reached 1,595 with handle at 97,814 dollars.
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Saratoga Harness Entries Sept 2 1976 First Pace Mile
Horse names and placements listed across ten pacing races at Saratoga on September 2 1976. Notable entrants include Sadie Hart Ginny Grand Play Shy We Wallkill Love Linda Susan Joannes Lister Drexel Pam Bel Canto Wendy Sue Buttonwood Adios Shadow Dehaven Spookey Cracklin Jack Mr.AMESWAY Test of Time and others across multiple prize levels from $1150 to $2100.
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Chargers Aim to Build Bright New Era Under Prothro
San Diego coach Tommy Prothro promotes a youthful Chargers roster built on three strong drafts and rising stars. Don Woods returns from injury to bolster the backfield while Joe Washington faces a knee surgery setback. Mercury Morris joins from Miami to bolster the offense alongside Larry Dorsey, Gary Garrison, and Pat Curran as Bill Walsh adds new coaching depth. Pace, speed, and improved passing mark a push toward a better season after a 2 12 record, with optimism from owner Gene Klein.
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