Red Sox slump deepens as Lynn boos at Fenway grow
Boston battles Detroit 6-2 as Lynn vocalizes frustration over contract woes and slumping lineup. Fisk Evans and Burleson drive unearned runs while Detroit adds a three run homer in the ninth. Red Sox look to Luis Tiant against Dave Roberts next.
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Finley Kuhn clash over star players in A's stand
Oakland owner Charles O Finley defies Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and a looming players strike by refusing to use three star players Vida Blue Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi after attempting to sell them for 3 5 million. Kuhn warned of grave consequences while Finley threatened to call up minor leaguers if a strike occurs.
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Allen receives standing ovation after Phillies win over Cardinals
In a 12-4 Phillies victory at Veterans Stadium, Allen homered twice as more than 38,000 fans cheered his return to Philadelphia. The night also featured multiple NL games including Giants 1 Dodgers 0 and Braves 4 Padres 1.
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Ali Inoki Draw Sparks in Tokyo Exhibition Bout
Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki fought to a 15 round draw in Tokyo in a World Martial Arts Championship billed event. Ali landed two head punches while Inoki stayed largely on the mat, eliciting a 45 minute yawn from spectators as pundits debated the outcome and payoffs.
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