A's trade Fingers and Blue in six-player deal
Oakland owner Charles Finley clears three stars, selling Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue for 3.5 million total while rebuilding with cash. Rudi and Fingers head to Boston for 1 million each, Blue to the Yankees for 1.5 million as Finley reshapes the champion A's roster before the deadline.
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Tenace homer in ninth lifts A's over Red Sox
Gene Tenace delivered a ninth inning homer to lift the Oakland A's to a 3 2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Carlton Fisk homered for Boston, but Rick Burleson's error helped Oakland rally as pitcher Glenn Abbott earned the win. The Red Sox later traded away key players on the eve of a busy trades period.
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Rainouts Crown Astros-Pirates Tilt at the Astrodome
Rain flooded the Astrodome area delaying the Astros versus Pirates game while fans and a few diehards watched from indoors. The domed venue fed a banquet and cafeteria meal to attendees as five games were played with Phillies edging SF 10 2 and Reds beating Cubs 6 4. Braves beat Cardinals 5 4 as Williams homered and Henderson doubled.
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Eastern Michigan tops Arizona State in College World Series
Eastern Michigan pitcher Bob Owchinko hurled seven strong innings to beat top ranked Arizona State 2 to 1 in Omaha. The Eagles built a quick lead with all runs in the first three frames, aided by fielding support including three double plays. Arizona State’s 19 game win streak and high batting average were halted as Maine and Arizona remain in the elimination bracket.
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Merger Talks Continue In NBA ABA Talks
In Hyannis Massachusetts the NBA Advisory Board and ABA representatives spent about 22 hours negotiating a possible merger. Talks focused on adding four teams, with some supporters urging six teams to avoid future disputes. Leaders reported progress but cautioned a final decision requires Board approval and potential lawsuits loom over four or six team plans.
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