Hundley Delivers Late HR As Cubs Top Phillies 4-3
Randy Hundley broke a 3-3 tie with a two out homer in the sixth and doubled in a run as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3. The Phillies tied in the sixth with a Greg Luzinski homer off Bob Locker who earned the win.
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Tiant Guides Red Sox Past Indians 4-2 In Boston
Luis Tiant fired a four hitter and John Kennedy hit a two run homer as Boston beat Cleveland 4-2. Kennedy tied the game with his second inning homer after Danny Cater was hit by a Brent Strom pitch.
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Crampton Holds Two Shot Lead After Two Rounds
Bruce Crampton fired a 69 to back his opening 66 and maintain a two stroke edge at the Colonial National Invitational in Fort Worth. He totaled 135 five under par over 7,142 yards at Colonial Country Club, with Weiskopf at 137 in second and Trevino nine behind after a 73.
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Herzog Seeks More Troublemakers for Rangers
Texas Ranger Manager Whitey Herzog admires Alex Johnson as a top hustler and hopes for more players like him. Johnson, batting .309 leader among Rangers, earned about 50000 annually and has a history of controversy. Herzog notes Johnson rarely communicates and prefers playing, while Johnson questions the idea of happiness and his designated hitter role.
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Decatur Boxers Open Season With Six Wins at Home
Decatur Golden Gloves made a strong home debut at the Boys Club Friday night winning six of eight bouts. Results before 10 15 p m include Elliott unanimous over Leonard 90 lb Elliott split over Thrasher 90 lb Chairs unanimous over Marino 95 lb Gilbert second round TKO Golston 140 lb Good defeated Longmire 95 lb Morgan third round TKO Neal Golston 140 lb Tidwell second round TKO Robertson Decatur boxers and Courtland Huntsville and Birmingham competitors featured.
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Bonds Leads Giants With Leadoff Power and RBI
San Francisco Giants slugger Bobby Bonds has thrived as leadoff man with 25 RBIs and eight home runs while batting .302. Manager Charlie Fox praises his big-hit capability and contact hitting with two strikes, noting Bonds redesigned approach after Willie Mays’ departure.
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Kentucky Eyes ABA Title Rematch In Freedom Hall
Kentucky Colonels seek first ABA crown by beating Indiana Pacers after two wins in three in Indianapolis. Dan Issel says pressure to win is on, while Louie Dampier's 25 points in the final period sparked the rally that kept the title quest alive.
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Drug Use in Pro Sports Sparks Calls for Action
A year long probe finds widespread drug use among athletes across major leagues. Rep. Harley Staggers warns hearings could spur youth experimentation and urges self regulation, tighter penalties, and full drug incident reporting by teams and league officials. Knicks celebrate NBA title after win over Lakers.
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Lovell Killed in Auto Crash at Expressway Underpass
Clarence Lovell a 26 year old stock car racer with a year on the national circuit was killed when his pickup struck a concrete pillar under an expressway underpass in San Antonio Texas early Friday. Investigators found no skid marks and a jammed speedometer showing 48 mph. He placed fourth in last Sunday's Talladega 500.
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Moulton Speedway Opening Delayed By Guard Rail Work
The opening night has been postponed to next Saturday due to guard rail replacement work. Officials expect more than 100 cars from Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi. Race time remains at 8 p.m.
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Church League Softball Seeks One More Team
Decatur Parks and Recreation seeks one more team to join Church League softball this year. Interested teams should contact Don Stanford at 353-3518 or 355-0892. Regular season starts Monday night.
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