Brett's 10th-inning single ends Royals slump vs Angels
George Brett snaps Kansas City's four-game skid with a two-out, 10th-inning single to center scoring Dave Nelson as the Royals beat the California Angels 6-5. Brett, who feared a facial fracture, had five hits in the game and lifted Kansas City to a five-game AL West lead over Oakland.
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Jim Wohlford
Mickey Scott
Phillies rebound with 4-2 win over Cubs at home
Phillies fans roared as Jim Lonborg pitched seven solid innings to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2. Dave Cash and Larry Bowa delivered key second inning hits, extending Philadelphia’s NL East lead to five games while Lonborg improved to 15-9.
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UPI
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Bill Bonham
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Los Angeles
St. Louis
Montreal
San Diego
Atlanta
Billie Jean King Enters Two Singles Events This Fall
Billie Jean King will play singles again entering Phoenix and Mission Hills this fall after a year away from singles competition. She says the move is not a permanent return and her knees are in good shape to test her response.
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Baseball Leaders and Results From Major Leagues
National and American League batting and pitching leaders listed with totals for at bats, runs, hits, and averages. Includes top players such as Maddox Rose Foster Morgan and Brett with team notes for the Cubs Reds Pirates Astros Giants Dodgers and more. Also reports game scores and notable homeruns from several matches.
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Schmidt
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Sutton
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Richard
Palmer
Figueroa
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Garland
Leonard
Seaver
Ray
Norman
Can
Matlack
Fidrych
Blue
Bears capture league crown
Denver bears win the American Association title by 6 5 over the Omaha Royals to clinch the series four games to two. Pat Scanlon hit a two run homer his 20th of the season and a second playoff homer to spark the victory.
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Boulevard Lanes Team Results Highlight Metro Bowling Scores
Metropolis bowling league results list top scores from Columbus Bowl and Boulevard Lanes with individual figures for Rod Kroeker Ron Braun and John Jacobitz among others. Standout totals include 2 531 for Columbus Bowl and 2 810 for Centennial League entries.
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al Brown
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Joe Karnick
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Bill Price
Craig Brestel
Stan Gottschall
Marlin Rieck
Lorcan Morgan
Darrell Mueller
Never Was
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Leroy Jansen
Randy Krumland
Fred Helman
Steve Anderson
Evert Seeks 100th Consecutive Clay Win in U S Open Semi
In Forest Hills semifinals Chris Evert aims for her 100th straight victory on clay as she faces Mima Jansovec while Evonne Goolagong plays Dianne Fromholtz. The Open field includes Nastase Borg Connors Vilas in men's action with tight matches and rising pace at Wimbledon adjusted courts.
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UPI
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Yugoslavia
Mima Jansovec
Lie Nastase
Bjorn Borg
Jimmy Connors
Guillermo Vilas
Nastase
Dick Stockton
Dallas
Borg
Manuel Orantes
Daily double pays $277 at Columbus Races
Ari's Legend ridden by Kevin Lintner and Iona Gem with Walter Orona in the irons earned a $277.60 daily double at the Columbus Races Thursday. Miss Flash Deck won the Ak-Sar-Ben Day purse in the fifth and teamed with Hi Sean for a $109.50 exacta. Harbour of Peace bolted in the fourth, causing Jockey Wayne Anderson to discontinue riding for the remainder of the card.
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Lakeview dominates Genoa across volleyball and swimming events
Lakeview swept volleyball reserves and freshmen over Genoa with decisive scores while girls swimming saw Hastings strong but Columbus edge Genoa. Golf results show Columbus and Norfolk leading. football highlights include Kearney and Omaha teams posting wins over Columbus U Holy Name and Omaha Burke respectively.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Huskers Set To Open 1976 At LSU
Nebraska faces LSU in Baton Rouge to kick off the season with analysts predicting a high scoring affair if NU air attack clicks. The Black Shirts defense is praised while injuries thin backfield depth, and last year’s 10 7 win over LSU is cited as a motivator for a strong road effort.
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Palmer Named Rawls' Pick For Dallas Civitan Title
Betsy Rawls says Sandra Palmer is the hot hand and favorite to win the Dallas Civitan tournament for the third straight year. Palmer has won two in a row and leads after a string of strong showings.
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Weismuller Crabbe Oliva Coe to Enter Hall of Fame
Johnny Weismuller Buster Crabbe Sergio Oliva and Roger Coe will be inducted into the World Body Building Guild Hall of Fame at the Third Annual Testimonial Dinner in New York at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday September 11.
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UPI
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Buster Crabbe
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Roger Coe
World Body Building Guild
WBBG
Sheraton Hotel
Three Drivers Added to International Race of Champions Field
Los Angeles United Press International reports three drivers Al Holbert Buddy Baker and Gordon Johncock joined the 12 car field for the four race International Race of Champions in identical Chevrolet Camaros bringing the total to 11 with one more spot expected next week. Earlier announced competitors include defending champion A J Foyt Al Unser Johnny Rutherford Richard Petty Cale Yarborough David Pearson James Hunt and Jody Scheckter.
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al Unser
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Richard Petty
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