Weaver misreads a batter and forces bases loaded
Earl Weaver ordered an intentional walk to Hisle but Palmer signaled Ford was at the plate. Ford walked loading the bases and Heisle followed with a run scoring single as the Twins beat Baltimore 3-2. Yankees top White Sox 5-2 in another AL action.
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Herschel Nissenson
Earl
Weaver
Ford
Larry Hisle
Baltimore Orioles
Minnesota
Hisle
RBI
Bobby Randall
Jim Palmer
Dan Ford
Palmer
Baltimore
Mike Flanagan
Flanagan
Ken Singleton
Twins
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Boston Red Sox
Texas Rangers
Milwaukee Brewers
California Angels
Toronto Blue Jays
Cleveland Indians
Oakland A
Seattle Mariners
Detroit Tigers
Dave Goltz
Roy Smalley
Pat Kelly
Jerry Terrell
Eigth
Glenn Borgmann
Randall
Yankees
White Sox
Chicago
Ken Kravec
New York
Mickey Rivers
Thurman Munson
Chris Chambliss
Ed Figueroa
Bird Fidrych Faces Pressure After Comeback Struggles
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley notes Fidrych the Bird, Detroit pitcher, burst into stardom with fanfare and pageantry, then suffered a knee injury and fan pressure. He returns from rehab amid signs of strain as autograph seekers and media scrutiny affect his focus.
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Will Grimsley
Steve Cauthen
Seattle
Janet Guthrie
Billy Martin
Yankees
Joe Frazier
Mets
Frank Robinson
Indians
Mark Fidrych
Detroit
Paradise
Lefty Groves
Dizzy
Bobby Fellers
Fidrych
Garbo
Foyt First Four-Time Indy 500 Champion
A. J. Foyt wins the Indianapolis 500 to become the first four-time champion as Gordon Johncock falters with 16 laps to go. Tom Sneva, who had pole, finishes second while Al Unser places third in the 1979 race. Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman to drive in the 500, finishing 29th amid mechanical woes.
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A. J. Foyt
Dianapolis Motor Speedway
Foyt
Bruce Lowitt
Indianapolis
Indy
A.J
A.J. Foyt
Mauri Rose
Louie Meyer
Wilbur Shaw
Gordon Johncock
Johncock
A. J
Tom Sneva
Sneva
Pat Vidan
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tony Hulman
Janet Guthrie
New York
Rolla Vollstedt
Miss Guthrie
Clay Regazzori
Switzerland
Dick Simon
Johnny Rutherford
JSU Coach Mayfield Dies in Beverly Hills Fire
Jacksonville State University head football coach Clarkie Mayfield, 35, died in the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate Kentucky while attempting to rescue patrons. Survivors include his wife Susie and 11 year old son Greg. Funeral arrangements pending.
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JSU
S Mayfield
Jacksonville
Ala
Clarkie Mayfield
Jacksonville State University
Beverly Hills
Southgate
Mayfield
Harlan
LaRue County
Franklin-Simpson
University of Kentucky
Charlie Pell
Clemson
Kentucky Club
Herman Mayfield
Hamilton
Ohio
Susie
Greg
Lucas Leads Blazers Rout to Trim 76ers Edge in Game 3
Maurice Lucas scored 25 as Portland built an 18 point first quarter lead and never trailed in a 129 107 victory over Philadelphia to cut the series deficit to 2 1. Walton dominated with 20 points 18 rebounds and 9 assists while Bill Walton and Lloyd Neal fueled the rout. Julius Erving battled through 37 points for the 76ers as Doug Collins added 21.
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Maurice Lucas
Lucas
Philadelphia
Darryl Dawkins
76Ers
Dawkins
Portland
Blazers
Julius Erving
Doug Collins
79Ers
Lionel Hollins
Bill Walton
Bob Gross
Walton
Dave Twardzik
Walton Hli Pack
Gross
Lloyd Neal
Johnny Davis
Collins
NBA
Trail Blazer
Mies
Erving
Lars
Irwin Wins Atlanta Classic With Narrow Victory
Hale Irwin edged Steve Veriato by one stroke to claim the $40,000 first prize in the Atlanta Classic. Irwin credited Veriato for his run but said he wished for himself better as he drained birdies on the final two holes.
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ED Shearer
Atlanta
Hale Irwin
Steve Veriato
Irwin
Veraito Seizes Lead as Irwin Fights to Save Par
Wins Veriato, a 31 year old Hawaiian, drew a long ovation as he walked the 18 green and birdied from 12 feet to pressure defending champion Irwin. Irwin matched with a clutch six foot putt at 17, but faced danger at the lake on the approach. See IRWIN On Page 13.
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Veriato
Irwin
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Associated Press
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Bob Baum
Portland, Ore
Philadelphia 76Ers
Portland Trail Blazers
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