Rico Carty powers Indians past Red Sox in final meeting
Rico Carty collected four hits, two doubles and two singles, driving Cleveland to an 8-3 victory over Boston at Fenway. He powered a 13-hit Indians attack, raised his batting average to .308, and helped end Boston’s AL East title hopes as New York led Baltimore by 92 games. Carty credited his faith and daily effort, while Don Zimmer praised his hitting across all pitches.
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Royals fall twice to White Sox drop AL West lead
Kansas City relinquishes a four game margin in the AL West after losses to Chicago 4-3 and 5-4. Whitey Herzog notes remaining six games against Oakland will decide the division as George Brett and Hal McRae chase the batting title.
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Thornton Academy opens season for Golden Trojans at Brunswick
Thornton Academy’s boys soccer team, led by coach Gary Shaw in his third year, opens the campaign at Brunswick. Shaw calls the squad the best skilled team he’s had and aims for a hard-to-beat season if effort matches skill.
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Dolphins spoil O J Simpsons return in season opener
Miami tops Buffalo 30 21 as Norm Bulaich rushes for 107 yards and Bob Griese passes for 199. O J Simpson returns with five carries for 28 yards before an injury to Jim Braxton ends his year. Bills face costly setback in opener.
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Bobby Orr stars as Team Canada routs Czechs 6 0 in Cup opener
Bobby Orr scored twice and powered Team Canada past Czechoslovakia 6 0 in the Canada Cup opener. The former Bruin, noted for a damaged knee, set the tempo as Gil Perreault Darryl Sittler Denis Potvin and Guy Lafleur also scored in a four first period burst. Orr earned star honors again and urged the team to replicate the effort in Game Two.
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