Bench warmers spark Royals past Brewers in six run third
In a 94 victory the Royals broke open with a six run third inning led by bench players Kee Joe Zdeb and Frank, who drove in runs and scored. Earlier the night before Zdeb doubled home the tie breaking run in a 25 inning marathon against Milwaukee. Elsewhere in the league New York beat Minnesota 4 0, Boston toppled Texas 4, Chicago defeated Baltimore 4. Yankees win featured RBI double in eighth to seal, Mickey Rivers going 5 for 4. Butch Hobson homered in a six run seventh for Boston as they close gap behind the Yankees. White Sox and Orioles split with Wayne Nordhagen homering twice and Lerrin LaGrow earning save to push White Sox into a three way tie for second in the AL West. Eric Soderholm hit his 20th for Chicago in the second.
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Phillies cannot win in the Astrodome again in loss to Astros
The Phillies 6 5 defeat at Houston marks their second straight loss in the Astrodome and fourth in six meetings this year. Cesar Cedeno hit the go ahead double for the Astros as Bill Virdon is celebrated with a sweep. Pittsburgh edged Los Angeles 2-1 and other NL results followed.
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Snead opens Hall of Fame with first-round 63 lead
J C Snead fired a sparkling 63 to take a one-stroke lead at Pinehurst as Leonard Thompson stood second at 64. Lon Hinkle Hale Irwin tied at 65, with Morley 66 and a group at 67 including Geiberger Blancas Barber Burns and Coody. Watson 70, Gary Player 68 led the 3-under group. Snead spoke of tempering celebration amid strong play and noted the time bomb metaphor.
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Benefit softball doubleheader at Gerrard Park planned
Two benefit softball games to aid muscularity are set at Gerrard Park this weekend. Platte County law enforcement officers face General Telephone at 7 30 Saturday while Behlen Truck Drivers meet at 7 30 Sunday.
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McGee fined on probation after on-court incident
Omaha basketball star Mike McGee was fined 25 and placed on 90 days probation after striking another player during a Creighton Prep game on July 27. Clayton Ballard, now at Colorado, was found innocent. Both faced assault battery charges over injuries to Bryan High Coach Mike Trader.
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Browns prevail in dramatic goalline stand over Bears
Cleveland defeats Chicago 14 to 7 in an exhibition game as linebacker Bob Babich tackled Robin Earl at the one yard line on fourth and one with 2 minutes remaining. QB Brian Sipe connected for two TD passes to Reggie Rucker and Larry Poole, while Bears QB Bob Avellini threw a late touchdown pass to James Scott.
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Taipei and El Cajon reach Little League World Series final
In Williamsport Taipei Taiwan and El Cajon California advanced to the LL World Series final. Taipei defeated Maracaibo Venezuela with strong early offense as Chian Chen-nyung and Tien-Psu homered and drove in runs. El Cajon beat Rotterdam North Carolina to set up Saturday’s championship game.
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Astros extend Virdon and staff for 1978 season
Houston Astros announce the rehiring of manager Bill Virdon and all four coaches for the 1978 season. Astros president Tal Smith stated the contracts have been extended, signaling stability for the club’s leadership.
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Notre Dame Tops Preseason UPI Football Poll
Notre Dame is rated No 1 in the UPI preseason coaches poll with 283 points and 10 first place votes. Michigan and Oklahoma follow, while Southern California Alabama Ohio State and others round out the top 10. Pitt and Houston tied for 11th.
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Osborne not excited by preseason ratings
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne dismissed preseason polls as unreliable noting that coaches and writers grab common names. He praised the defense’s improved showing in scrimmage but highlighted missed tackles and praised the second offense and first two defensive units for progress. Monte Anthony’s return from scholastic issues was hoped for this weekend as he nears the required credits.
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New Orleans Tops Omaha In Eight Inning Rally
New Orleans bunched four hits for two runs in the eighth inning to beat Omaha 5-3 as Bermy Ayala and Mike Potter drove in the decisive runs after Omaha tied it in the seventh on Gary Martz’s single. Brock Pemberton doubled and scored on Ayala’s homer, while Kim Riggleman homered earlier. Gary Wright took the loss after relieving in the eighth. Omaha meets New Orleans again tonight in the series opener’s second game.
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