Quarterbacks Have A Mission In Exhibition Return
Rams ready two quarterbacks Jimmy Harris and Ron Jaworski for a Las Vegas framed exhibition. Harris, a former Bills pick, meets Buffalo again with a chance to prove his value while Jaworski, the Polish Rifle, earned LA's trust. Panthers of notes include picks, debuts, and bold forecasts for Saturday and Sunday games.
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press Baseball Standings
National League batting leader Madlock of Chicago hits .363 with Simmons St Louis .337 and Watson Houston .328. Rose Cincinnati leads with 166 hits and Luzinski Philadelphia 31 home runs. American League Carew Minnesota hits .370 with Lynn Boston 78 runs and Lynn 88 RBIs. Pacing pitchers Tanana California 189 strikeouts, Moret and Palmer lead 11 decision records.
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Tiant Reunited with Parents Before Red Sox Debut
Luis Tiant embraced his Cuban father and mother at Boston Logan Airport after 15 years apart. The 69 year old father, who had never seen his son pitch in America, joined Tiant and his mother as the family planned to stay in Boston and possibly see him in the World Series. Tiant, 15-12, prepares to face the California Angels.
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Major League Standings and Friday Schedule Across Leagues
The standings show East leaders Boston and Baltimore with strong records, while West leaders Oakland and Kansas City lead their divisions. Friday games include Chicago at Boston and multiple interleague matchups with notable pitchers and records.
Conigliaro Quits Baseball To Become TV Sports Anchor
Tony Conigliaro, the once star Red Sox slugger, retires citing body weariness and injuries. He will join WJAR-TV Providence next month as a television sportscaster after a career marked by a 1967 eye injury and multiple comebacks ending with 30 games in the latest season.
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Brothers Make Baseball History With Cubs Tandem Shutout
Chicago Cubs pitchers Rick and Paul Reuschel became the first pair of brothers to combine for a shutout, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7–0. Rick left with a blister after 6 1 3 innings despite a 10–13 record, while Paul pitched 2 2 3 perfect innings in relief, though no save was credited. The brothers, from Camp Point, Illinois, had joined Western Illinois University and rose through the Cubs system.
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Red Sox Open 10-Game Stand Against White Sox at Fenway
Boston aims to extend its AL East lead as they host Chicago with Dick McAuliffe debuting at third base after Rico Petrocelli goes on the 15 day disabled list. McAuliffe reports being six pounds lighter and has just begun batting practice after a farm assignment.
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Orioles Win In 14 Innings
The Orioles outlasted the Rangers 4-2 in 14 innings as Brooks Robinson delivered a decisive double in the 14th and Ellie Hendricks added an insurance run. Jim Palmer and Gaylord Perry matched zeroes through 11 and 12 innings, leaving Palmer one win shy of 20. Oakland beat Milwaukee 5-2. Cleveland past Kansas City 7-3. White Sox edged Yankees 2-1. Cubs shut out Dodgers 7-0 behind the Reuschel brothers.
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