From ghetto to heavyweight champ Leon Spinks story
Detroit AP recounts Leon Spinks rise from the Pruitt Igoe projects to boxing fame. He wins Olympic gold in Montreal, shocks The Greatest at 21, loses the title, rebuilds, and prepares for a rematch with Larry Holmes as his comeback narrative.
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Judge's ruling could end season if strike unfolds
AP Sports Writer report details U S District Judge Henry Werker ruling against an injunction delaying a baseball strike. Negotiations between the MLBPA and the Player Relations Committee resume in New York with potential for a shortened season. Players like Doug DeCinces and Lou Piniella react with concern while owners' negotiator Ray Grebey celebrates. If talks fail, many teams may lose games, including San Diego at Chicago as the first slated strike game.
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Dodgers Reds lead early All Star balloting in NL
The Dodgers and Reds top early NL All Star ballot leaders with three votes each. Key names include Steve Garvey Davey Lopes Dusty Baker Dave Concepcion Johnny Bench George Foster and Mike Schmidt plus Dave Parker. Pete Rose nears the all time hits mark as he eyes a fifth All Star starting position.
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Umpires threaten walkout if players strike
St Louis AP reports Paul Runge, head of the major league umpires association, says umpires are ready to put their jobs on the line if a players strike occurs. They would honor picket lines and rely on minor leaguers to fill rosters. their contracts guarantee pay for 30 days during any walkout.
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Rose ties Musial for NL career hits in Phillies win
Pete Rose, 40, tied Stan Musial for the National League career hits lead with a first inning single for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros. Rose, who later struck out three times, pushed his total to 3,630, while Nolan Ryan held him hitless the rest of his plate appearances.
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Rose ties NL career hits record amid labor strike looming
Pete Rose tied Stan Musial with 3,630 career National League hits as a Phillies win 5-4 over the Astros. A federal judge dismissed an NLRB unfair labor practices charge against baseball owners amid stalled talks with the players association and a possible Friday strike. Rose, 40, hoped for more hits while Nolan Ryan and Gaylord Perry opposed him in a packed Philadelphia Stadium crowd of 57,386.
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Proof positive- when you're hot you're hot
Detroit pitcher Jack Morris extended his winning streak to eight, with a complete game as the Tigers beat Minnesota 4 2. Steve Kemp and John Wackenfuss homered for Detroit while Morris improved to nine wins, tied for tops in the American League.
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Leonard, AO spark Royals win over Blue Jays
Kansas City beat Toronto 7-4 as Dennis Leonard earned his third complete game of the season. Amos Otis went 4-for-4 with four RBIs, lifting the Royals while Toronto endured a 10th straight loss. Leonard improved to 6-7 with nine hits allowed and seven strikeouts.
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Spinks Looms as Holmes Defends WBC Title in Easton
Detroit AP report notes Larry Holmes plans a Leon Spinks entree on the menu at Four Corner Lounge in Easton while preparing to defend the WBC heavyweight title Friday at Joe Louis Arena. Holmes predicts a stoppage, citing Spinks past KO losses and notable wins including beating Evangelista and a split decision over Ali.
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