Tiant Wins Again as Red Sox Narrow The Gap on Yankees
Luis Tiant pitched the distance in a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees lifting Boston within 2 ½ games of first place after a tense opener of a four game series. Tiant overcome groin and shoulder concerns while Jim R. Hart tied the game with a pinch homer for New York. Rick Miller delivered the decisive single in the ninth.
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Republicans Beat Democrats Again in Capitol Baseball Skirmish
In Baltimore the GOP defeated the Democrats 12 to 4 as Rep. Mizell in center field led a strong rally. Rep. Michel again went undefeated with 11th victory aided by Bill Cohen. Steelman Hudnut Keating drove in two runs. Frey added three hits. Democratic Young had two RBI. Mizell, barred from pitching, joked about his batting average while sealing the win with his defense.
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Simpson optimistic about Bills season and camp notes
O J Simpson, back from a viral infection, is upbeat about the Bills season, predicting more rushing yards with a stronger line. Camp news includes Bob Brown and Fred Biletnikoff joining the Raiders, Maslowski traded to the Vikings, Witcher moved to wide receiver, and updates on Rich Glover and Karl Kassulke in hospital care.
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BASS NAMED ABA DIRECTOR OF OFFICIATING
The Associated Press reports Bob Bass became the American Basketball Association director of officiating. In Denver, Matt Maslowski moved from the Broncos to the Minnesota Vikings for an undisclosed cash sum. Roland Hemond was named GM and vice president of the Chicago White Sox succeeding Stu Holcomb who resigned last week.
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Dicon Wins 1500 Meter At International Track Meet
Helinski Rod Dicon of New Zealand narrowly defeats Ben Jipeho of Kenya and Dave Wattle of the United States with a time of 3 37.5 at a Pa w tucket Rhode Island track meet. Paula's Image wins Nantucket Purse at Narragansett Park in heavy fog finishing six furlongs in 1 12 1 5.
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Riding whip maximum set at 31 inches for Belmont Aqueduct Saratoga
Race officials impose a 31 inch limit on riding whips used at Belmont Park Aqueduct and Saratoga, tightening equipment rules for jockeys amid ongoing safety and sportsmanship concerns.
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