Slugfest Victory Boosts Twins to First in AL West
Glenn Adams drives in eight runs with a grand slam as the Minnesota Twins rout the Chicago White Sox 19-12. Rod Carew adds six RBIs and four hits to lift Minnesota over Chicago and reclaim first place by one game. Other scores include Yankees over Red Sox 5-4, Brewers over Mariners 8-6, Blue Jays 2, Orioles 0, and A’s 7-3, Royals 3-9 doubleheader splits.
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Dodgers Reds Split After tense weekend series in Cincinnati
Dodgers and Reds split a four game set with the Reds winning game one 5-4 and the Dodgers replying 9-3 in the nightcap. The series left Los Angeles with an 8 1/2 game lead over Cincinnati. Dave Lopes called the series World Series like and Tom Lasorda praised the comeback after the loss. Sparky Anderson urged a late-season rally as Cincinnati eyes the top spot. Dan Driessen homered and drove in three as Steve Garvey hit two homers for the Dodgers.
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Kennedy Leaves Basketball a Legacy of Change and Death
former NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy, 64, died of cancer in Stamford Connecticut. He led the NBA to national TV, expanded to 22 teams, and mentored by guiding the league through hearings and contracts. Kennedy also served as Stamford mayor and Notre Dame publicity director. Funeral plans were being arranged in Stamford.
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Carew Playing Safe as He Headlines Minnesota Hit Streak
Minnesota's Rod Carew surged to .403 after a four hit game as he refuses to take chances this season. The approach mirrors past near .400 seasons with talk of the magic mark rekindled after a strong start. Carew says he feels exceptionally good and is swinging well.
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Wounded animal fights hardest says Sather after loss
Edmonton Oilers coach Glen Sather says in the World Hockey Association playoffs that a wounded animal fights the hardest after a tough defeat. The remark follows a playoff loss as the Oilers push to rebound.
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