Royals Bag 10th Straight
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles to extend their club record winning streak to ten games. Hal McRae contributed a 17th homer and key plays in left field while maintaining a three game AL West lead. In other AL action, New York, Minnesota, Chicago, Seattle, California, and Oakland won with notable performances from Willie Randolph, Graig Nettles, Mickey Rivers, Lou Piniella, Tom Johnson, Rod Carew, Oscar Gamble, and Bobby Bonds.
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Seahawks Draft Notre Dame Star Al Hunter in Surprise Pick
Notre Dame star running back Al Hunter, the first 1,000 yard rusher in school history, was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in a special NFL selection. Hunter had been suspended for a year following a high profile incident involving a young woman who alleged rape.
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CHAMP CJ IN ROUND ROBIN SOFTBALL PLAYOFF OPENER
Corry Jamestown enters the Corry City Industrial Softball League post season round robin as favorite after an 11 2 regular season win over McInnes. Nine teams tee off at 1 30 with 3 oclock games at four fields as Corry Rubber draws a bye.
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Seaver Walks 8 But Reds Still Beat Phillies 4-2
Seaver fired a five hitter with seven strikeouts to earn his seventh straight win for the Reds, who beat the Phillies 4-2. He admitted rhythm issues and high walks, but Cincinnati extended their recent success to 10 of 13 and narrowed in the NL West chase behind the Dodgers.
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Buffalo Braves trim roster as Harris misses list
In Buffalo New York eight rookies or free agents are listed on the 1977 78 Braves pre season roster. Fate Harris is not among them after earlier workouts. Twenty candidates remain with Tim Bryant rising as the surprise standout in rookie drills.
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First Woman Referees Men's International Cage Game
Sofia Bulgaria AP Darlene May of Los Angeles becomes the first woman to referee a men's international basketball game at the World University Games. American teams seek gold as both men and women advance to finals. Soviet teams set up rematches. Bonnie Glasgow wins third gold in swimming amid celebration. May’s performance ends doubts about a woman officiating against male players.
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Frisina Shines as Freshman at William & Mary
William and Mary coach Jim Root praises first year players led by 247-pound 6-4 defensive tackle Steve Frisina who starred at Corry and Beavers. Frisina is one of 24 freshmen listed in the Tribe media guide as W&M prepares for a Sept. 3 home opener against Norfolk State and a Sept. 17 game vs Pitt.
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Female jockey notches 900th win at Commodore Downs
Patti Barton, the all time winning female jockey, earned her 900th victory at Commodore Downs by sweeping the daily double with Celary and Bounding Cat. The rider, whose purse earnings exceed 1.4 million since 1969, also has 56 wins this season at Commodore, plus one earlier win at Thistledown.
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Eisenhower Mat Coach Resigning After Nine-Year Run
Warren Eisenhower High School wrestling coach Tony Ross submits resignation ending a nine year era. In a letter to Hal Miller, athletics director for Warren County School District, Ross notes nearly 100 losses, two Al-Kin Conference titles in its three-year history, four Southern Tier Conference titles outright and one co-championship, plus several individual champions.
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Pele's Farewell Soccer Match to Air on ABC
New York AP reports ABC has acquired TV rights to the October 1 Cosmos versus Santos match in Brazil, Pele's farewell performance. The telecast will showcase his final international appearance and likely draw massive viewership.
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