The Bird eyes 20th win as Fidrych shines in Detroit
Detroit right hander Mark Fidrych manned the mound with 1.97 ERA and 134st record, inching toward a 20 win rookie mark. Willie Horton hit a ninth inning homer to seal a 4-3 win over Texas as Cleveland Minnesota and New York posted wins in other AL games.
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Phillies stretch NL East lead with 4 1 victory over Braves
Philadelphia built on their fragile edge as 14 1/2 games ahead, thanks to a 4 1 win over Atlanta. Johnny Oates contributed an RBI single and two fine throws while subbing for Boone. Tom Underwood limited the Braves to one run over 7 1 3 innings.
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Ali Headed to Arizona Desert for Norton Training
Muhammad Ali left his Michigan training camp near Berrien Springs on Tuesday to retreat into the Arizona desert for a two week training period ahead of the September 28 bout with Ken Norton. Aide Tom Joyner said Ali will run and train there to beat his body into shape away from crowds.
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Penguins Acquire Awrey From Canadiens For Cash And Draft Pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins obtained defenseman Dan Awrey from the Montreal Canadiens for cash a third round choice in the 1978 amateur draft and future considerations Awrey is 33 and has 13 NHL seasons including 10 with the Bruins He has three Stanley Cup titles to his credit.
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Major League Baseball Weekly Standings and Results
Summary of top NL and AL batting and pitching leaders with scores from United Press International. Includes RBI leaders, stolen bases, ERAs, strikeouts, and race notes. Highlights key games in Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Pittsburgh Montreal San Francisco Houston St Louis Atlanta and Milwaukee.
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Class B State Tourney Opens With Schuyler and Sidney
Schuyler meets Sidney at 6 with Midgets facing Central City at 1 as Class B Juniors draw St. Paul. Friday games include York vs Holdrege at 1 and Sidney, Schuyler, St. Paul, and O Neill scheduled across the day with first round winners moving to Saturday.
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Questionable US Open Entry for Dr. Richards Sparks Debate
UPI reports officials weigh whether Dr. Renee Richards formerly Dr. Richard Raskind can compete in women's tennis at Forest Hills. A barotype test may be required to verify sex, with doctors and officials split on passability and fairness.
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Nebraska to Host Three-Game Women’s Cage Series
Lincoln Nebraska Aug. 27 29 schedule shows a three game exhibition series at the women’s physical education building. George Nicodemus will coach the Nebraska team with the Quebec National squad and an all-star Nebraska team competing. Selection of all star players will be announced soon.
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Nebraska Wristwrestling Championship Planned in Creighton
The first Nebraska Wristwrestling Championships are set for September 5 in Creighton with competition to crown state champions. Organizers expect participants from across the region to vie for titles.
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