Yaz Blasts Boston After 6-4 Win Over Twins
Boston Red Sox improve to 40-40 with a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Captain Carl Yastrzemski critiques the club for "horse baseball" and lack of concentration as they chase the Yankees, while manager Darrell Johnson plans lineup changes and All-Star selection. Bill Lee set for return from the disabled list during the All-Star break in Philadelphia.
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Fidrych and Jones to open All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Detroits Mark Fidrych will start for the American League against Randy Jones of the San Diego Padres in the 47th All-Star Game. Fidrych, 9-2, is a rookie known for talking to the ball and smoothing the mound. Jones, 16-3 at the break, seeks NL dominance as recent AL struggles loom over the classic midseason clash.
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Braves topple Mets in NL All Star era game twists
In Atlanta the Mets beat the Braves 9-8 as Jon Matlack and Tom Seaver shuffled through reliever duty before a six-run seventh. Don Sutton earned a relief win for Los Angeles in a 9-6 victory over St Louis, while Ed Halicki and Jim Kaat pitched the Cubs’ and Phillies’ wins 2-0 and 3-0 respectively.
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Yankees ride Figueroa to victory and extend lead
Ed Figueroa fired a three hit shutout in New York's 5-0 win over the Chicago White Sox as the Yankees stretch their lead in the AL East. Gamble belted a two run homer and Figueroa, 10 6, predicts a later 20 win season while noting his early career prospects. Detroit beat Kansas City 6-5 in 12 innings and several other AL games followed.
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IOC Weakens Taiwan Banned From Montreal Games
The IOC bowed to Canada's wheat export ties with Communist China and barred Taiwan from entering Canada unless the name Republic of China was dropped. Canada refused, Taiwan may miss the opening ceremony, and IOC President Killanin condemned the decision as a breach of faith.
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