All three networks in college football rights battle
NBC, CBS and ABC face a CFA NCAA televise rights clash with possible court or NCAA convention resolution. Aug 21 CFA vote in Atlanta will test control of college football telecasts through 1985 and impact the NCAA Basketball Tournament contract CBS paid 49 million for. NBC seeks sole control if CFA wins, while the NCAA could sanction CFA.
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Baseball executives condemn split season plan amid calls for action
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports mixed reactions from MLB leaders as Joe McDonald and other executives criticize a split season. Cardinals, Phillies, and Expos figures argue the format risks unfair outcomes and attendance, while Commissioner Kuhn plans no immediate moves.
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Moreland Leads Phillies Past Mets with 5 RBI
Keith Moreland drove in five with a single and a homer as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 8-4. Mike Schmidt hit his 300th career homer and tied Pete Rose for seventh in runs scored with 1,881. Larry Christenson earned the win while Mike Proly secured the save.
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Burroughs Hits Three Homers For Mariners In Win
Jeff Burroughs becomes Seattle’s first 3 HR hitter in a game as the Mariners crush the Twins 13-3 to split the doubleheader. Burroughs drives in six, including a two-run shot in the fifth and a solo in the seventh. Jerry Gleaton earns the win while Roger Erickson takes the loss.
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Roundup hits extend season in AL games across leagues
LeFlore and Squires drive in decisive runs as Chicago beats Baltimore 7-5 behind Rich Dotson who wins in his return. Detroit tops the Yankees 3-0 behind Milt Wilcox’s three-hitter. Sundberg drives in the Texas winner in the bottom of the ninth. Whitt's late double lifts Toronto past Milwaukee as Gavin earns the win.
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Will Rogers and Wiley Post Die in Alaska Air Crash
On this date in 1935 humorist Will Rogers and pilot Wiley Post perished when their plane crashed near Point Barrow Alaska.
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Brett's thumb injury labeled day to day by Royals
Kansas City Royals spokesman said star third baseman George Brett has a day to day thumb injury. Doctors said return is up to Brett with a potential game at Cleveland pending. Brett fougth through last season's injuries and is hitting .298 this year in 45 games.
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