Pele Delivers Scoring Moment In New York Exhibition
Pele electrified a New York crowd of 21,278 at Dowling Stadium on Randalls Island, scoring a header for a 2-2 tie with the Dallas Tornado in a showcase meant to mark his debut with the team. The soccer icon, wearing a soft red leather jacket, drew fans from across Latin America and beyond as Mayor Abe Beame watched from a box.
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Red Sox edge Royals 8-7 on eighth inning rally
Boston catcher Tim Blackwell lined a weak tap that scored two as the Red Sox rallied for an 8-7 win over Kansas City in the eighth. Fred Lynn extended his hitting streak to 20 games with a leadoff single in the inning, and Rico Petrocelli and Dwight Evans drove in runs to seal the victory. Newcomer Denny Doyle hit his first Sox homer earlier, granting Boston a first-inning lead before Kansas City tied it at 4-4 with a three-run frame.
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Dodgers Lose After Luzinski Blast. Slump Stretches Across NL
Los Angeles Dodgers fall 4-3 to the Phillies as Greg Luzinski belts a go‑ahead homer off Mike Marshall in the eighth. Dodgers also lose ground in the West while Cubs beat Reds 4-3 and Pirates top Braves 8-6. Mets blank Padres 6-0. Astros nip Cardinals 8-7 on Cliff Johnson’s ninth‑inning grand slam. Expos sweep Giants 2-1 and 5-2 with Gary Carter contributing key doubles.
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Conigliaro Faces Tough Baseball Future After Cut
Tony Conigliaro, 30, cut from the Boston Red Sox to make room for Denny Doyle weighs options after a dramatic comeback attempt. He may join Pawtucket in the International League or try another Major League club, with GM Dick OConnell urging Pawtucket as the best next step.
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Jabbar Traded to Lakers by Bucks in Block Deal
United Press International reports Kareem Abdul Jabbar will move from Milwaukee to Los Angeles in exchange for Elmore Smith Brian Waters and two top draft picks Dave Meyers and Junior Bridgeman. Milwaukee plans a news conference to announce the transaction.
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Cleveland Ruins Gaylord's Debut
Gaylord Perry's pitching debut with the Rangers ends in a 5-1 loss to Cleveland as three straight first-inning hits set the tone. Dineen makes Yankee debut in 3-0 win over the White Sox with strong outfield defense and Catfish Hunter shading the game. Red Sox top Royals 8-7 on a rare no-run single by Tim Blackwell. Twins beat Orioles 5-4 behind Soderholm’s rbi trio. Angels win 8-2, Brewers 7-4 with Gorman Thomas two homers and late rally unfolds in 11th.
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