White Sox rally past Red Sox to win 8-7 in ninth
Chicago bleeds 6-1 down to Boston as Eric Soderholm belts a two-run shot in the seventh and Jim Spencer adds a three-run homer in the eighth. Richie Zisk calls the club one giant Rocky as Lerrin LaGrow secures the win for the White Sox who improve their pennant chase with a late attack.
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UPI
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Luis Tiant
Boston Red Sox
White Sox
Tiant
Eric Soderholm
Boston
Jim Spencer
Ted
Brian Downing
Chicago
Richie Zisk
Bill Veeck
Lerrin LaGrow
Bill Campbell
Jim Rice
George Scott
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Texas
Cleveland
Detroit
Reds slump prompts renewal call after 9 8 loss
Reds face Dodgers 10 percent back in NL Western as seven game skid widens. Sparky Anderson, whose contract was extended, cites a mix of shaky pitching and weak hitting, while Pete Rose adds to his career totals. Cardinals rally for win as Mets beat Dodgers. Cubs beat Astros. Phillies edge Padres in 12 innings. Pirates top Braves on Robinson homer. Expos topple Giants.
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UPI
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Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Dodgers
New York Mets
Pete Rose
George Foster
Johnny Bench
Betis
Cardinals
Ted Simmons
Mike Tyson
Garry Templeton
Barney Schultz
St. Louis
Jack Billingham
Craig Swan
Steve Henderson
Mets
Los Angeles
Henderson
Lenny Randle
Felix Millan
Doug Ray
Chicago
Houston
Philadelphia
San Diego Padres
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Montreal
San Francisco
Cubs
Astros
Dan Spillner
Mike
Giants
Bill Atkinson
Ed Halicki
Steinbrenner airs Bobby Martin woes as Yankees pause play
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner blasted Billy Martin for allowing players to misstep and signaled strong doubts about Martin's future. He praised core stars Reggie Jackson and Mickey Rivers while noting Munson and Chambliss provide steadiness. Two crucial weeks remain before any decision, with contract details allowing potential dismissal without severance.
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UPI
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Yankees
Kansas City Royals
Yankee
George Steinbrenner
Steinbrenner
Martin
Reggie) Jackson
Mickey) Rivers
Thurman Munson
Chris Chambliss
Jackson
Rivers
Detroit ‘Tigers
Minnesota Twins
Texas Rangers
Gabe
Paul
Hastings Leads Area 6 Juniors At Columbus Start
The Area 6 American Legion junior baseball tournament opens at Pawnee Park Columbus with Kearney vs Grand Island at 5 30 p m and Hastings hosting Columbus at 8 p m Hastings carries a 28 7 record and Western Division title into the event while Grand Island and Kearney enter with mixed results Coach Randy Spiehs leads the Columbus squad which has struggled with errors and pitching though Becher homered six times and Peterson leads with a .325 average The North Platte Creighton Norfolk and Hastings losses test their depth as the tournament runs through multiple games through next week
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Columbus
Pawnee Park
Kearney
Grand Island
Hastings
Cornhusker
Onder Ken Dimler
Steve Bailey
Joe Goedert
Duane Parr
Rick Ladd
Goedert
Greg Beirman
Mike Karloff
Home Federal
Randy Spiehs
Legion
Kim Willman
Creighton Prep
Norfolk
North Platte
Hastings Hitléks
Steve Toner
Mark K
Terry Glover
Nick Harlow
Harlow
Lincoln
John Peterson
Liebschwager
Mark Brandt
Cave
Scott Poutch
Joe Dahlkoetter
Dahlkoetler
Miment
Boating Safety Urged After Lake Accidents
Nebraska readers are reminded that boating safety is often neglected. Four die on Pawnee Lake near Lincoln in two incidents, while a later incident at Lewis and Clark Reservoir near Crofton highlighted life jackets and proper gear. Conservation Officer L A Wilkinson urges safety rules, wearing Coast Guard approved life jackets, and keeping minimum equipment aboard. A Platte County Fair exhibit by the Game and Parks Commission will educate visitors on hunter safety and outdoor regulations.
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Pawnee Lake
Lincoln
Lewis and Clark
Crofton
Hunter
Nebraska
L.A. Wilkinson
Game and Parks Commission
Wilkinson
Lake North
Wilkingon
Guard
Platte County Fair
Columbus Major Little Leaguers fall to Grand Island in tourney
Columbus Major Little Leaguers were eliminated Monday by Grand Island Americans 7-5 at Kearney. Columbus led 4-0 until the seventh inning when six defensive errors doomed them. Columbus outhit Grand Island 10-5, but pitcher Danny Aemi took the loss with six errors and Jack Kelly charged with the defeat.
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Grand Island Americans
Kearney
Danny Aemi
Gams
Grand Island
Heimann
Jack Kelly
Bicentennial baseball playoffs open in Osceola Friday
In Osceola on Friday the Bicentennial Baseball League opens postseason action. Central Nebraska Division champion Columbus Merchants (12-4 league, 14-7 overall) face Garland at 6:30, while Osceola meets York in the nightcap. Winners advance to a best two out of three series against Villiers and two other games.
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Osceola
Columbus Merchants
Garland
Osecola
York
Villriers
Oasis Bar advances in Clarkson Softball Invitational
Dale Fuchs hit a two out two bag for Oasis Bar in the 14th inning to edge Mint Ray of Norfolk in the Clarkson Softball Invitational. Wuchs' hit scored Gary Troffielz and Tiger Osten as Oasis overcame earlier pitching by Mike Johannnes. Grain State Soya of West Point scored 10 in the seventh to rout Lindsay. Dane Meyer earned the win, Cliff Krutan the loss. Other first round games set Leigh vs Benson's and Howells vs Mel's TV with semifinals slated for Aug 1 and finals Aug 3.
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Oasis Bar
Mint Ray
Norfolk
Wuchs
Gary Troffielz
Tiger Osten
Mike Johannnes
Jim Blessen
Grain State Soya
West Point
Lindsay
Dane Meyer
Cliff Krutan
Leigh
Benson's
Stanton
Howells
Mel's TV
Columbus
Oasis Mint Bury
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