Cubs Upset Pirates to Sweep Series and Lead NL East
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a weekend sweep. The win extended the Cubs to 21 victories in 26 games and gave them a one game edge over Pittsburgh in the National League East, as manager Herman Franks noted surprise over the club’s rapid turnaround.
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Royals edge Red Sox as Porter power leads way
In a nine inning summary the Royals beat the Red Sox 3 0 behind Darrell Porter s two run homer in the second. Tom Paquette collected three hits as Jim Colborn and Mark Littell posted a six hit shutout. Mariners expand to sweep Tigers.
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Irwin wins at Atlanta after late surge despite pressure
Irwin closes with a 67 to win his eighth tour title at Atlanta Country Club, finishing 273. Veriato rises to 274 to earn $22,800 and keep his playing card, after leading early and collapsing with bogeys Nos. 9 and 10. Lou Graham is third at 276, Wadkins fourth at 277, and Nicklaus tied for fifth at 278 with a late burst.
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Spuzich Wins Keystone Open by One Stroke
Sandra Spuzich fired a three under par 67 and captured the Lady Keystone Open at Armitage Golf Club with a 54 hole total of 201, one stroke ahead of Silvia Bertoloccini. Kathy Whitworth and Carole Jo Skala tied for third at 203 as Spuzich noted her swing felt strong after a rough stretch.
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Alabama Dream Team From Alabama All Stars
Manager Billy Hitchcock selects an all star Alabama lineup with Wynn Manush Mays Aaron and Williams among others. The roster spans Mobile Birmingham Huntsville Tuscaloosa and more, highlighting Luke Sewell Rip Sewell Rip and Jim Tabor among two dozen players connected to Alabama. The starting group features McCovey Bolling Sewell Stephenson Mays and Aaron with Davis and Luke Sewell sharing catcher duties.
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British Sessional Golfers Championship decided in England
Manuel Pipero of Spain won the British Sessional Golfers Association Championship with a final round 66 for a 283 total, three strokes ahead of Peter Oosterhuis of Britain in Sandwich England.
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