Indians rally wins chase for third in AL East
Frank Robinson defies firing odds as Cleveland Indians, 6 weeks after a near cellar start, win 3-2 in 10 innings over the Boston Red Sox to improve to 69-70. Rick Waits tossed a complete effort, with Bell and Powell driving in runs. Yankees and Orioles also win.
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Carlton is on. Phillies win behind Carlton’s six hitter
Steve Carlton, erratic this season, pitched six strong innings and drove in two runs with a two run double as the Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 to move back into second in the NL East. Carlton noted elbow trouble but said he felt fine recently and is hopeful for a contending team. other NL results included Chicago over Pittsburgh 6-5, Montreal over New York 2-1, Atlanta over Houston 4-1, San Diego routing Cincinnati 11-2, and Los Angeles defeating San Francisco 8-3.
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Baseball Scores and Key Plays From Evening Games
Phils beat Cleveland 3-2 and New York edged Detroit 9-6 as American League action closed. Baltimore routed Milwaukee 9-1 and Texas swept Minnesota 3-0 and 4-2 with Oakland 2-1 in 14 innings over Kansas City. Cubs beat Pirates 6-5 with Thornton driving in the tie breaking run. Wallis homered for Chicago and Parker hit for Pittsburgh. Expos defeat Mets 2-1 in 10 via Jorgensen double and Morales homer. Braves top Astros 4-1 as Perez Lum and May homer. Padres rout Reds 11-2 behind McCovey and Grubb. Dodgers beat Giants 8-3 as McMullen, Yeager, Garvey and Cey star.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Night Results
Major League results show Philadelphia beating St Louis 6-2 and Chicago over Pittsburgh 6-5 in night action. Other scores include Montreal 2 New York 1 in 10 innings and San Diego 11 Cincinnati 2. Wednesday schedule lists pitchers and game times across the league with doubleheaders and late-night starts.
Cooper Rice top AL designated hitters rankings
Cecil Cooper leads the American League designated hitters with a .341 average and Jim Rice follows at .287. Rice also tops Boston with 97 RBI in his rookie season after shifting from DH to left field. Tommy Davis of Baltimore sits third with a .282 average after a .498 week.
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Right Way Charlie Ruter Keeps Bus System On Track
UPI profile of Charlie Ruter AAU official and Louisville transportation official. He led a China trip for U.S. track athletes and now coordinates bus routing for black and white students amid desegregation tensions in Jefferson County Kentucky. He works 16 to 18 hours daily, faces threats from cross burnings, and believes parents cause most conflicts while kids get along.
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Raiders Outlook Repeats Script As Aiming For Super Bowl
Oakland coach Madden and owner Davis vent frustration over not winning a title despite six straight strong seasons. With Stabler at QB and a balanced attack led by Biletnikoff Branch and Siani, the Raiders boast a potent passing game, solid running, a sturdy line, a top defense, and proven special teams as they seek another Super Bowl appearance.
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Hinsdale Harness Results Spill Over Into Evening Cards
Tuesday and Wednesday racing at Hinsdale show numerous pace and trot races with multiple payoffs. Notable finishes include Bessie Direct and Seaway Scott high in early paces, followed by Byrd's Honor and Wingail Heeger in later divisions. attendance reached 2,155 with handle near 198,000 dollars.
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