Dodgers Boss Lasorda Praises Fernando Valenzuela Rising Star
Tommy Lasorda recalls a jog side moment with two young fans as he lauds Fernando Valenzuela, the 20 year old Mexican rookie star. Lasorda emphasizes Valenzuela's impact on Dodgers and Mexico, noting his screwball and poised pitching as he eyes seven straight wins and fifth shutout against the Mets.
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the Bird
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GCCC tracksters bound for WSU region meet
Wichita Kansas region VI track and field meet set for Thursday at Wichita State University's Cessna Stadium. Seventeen community colleges attend with NJCAA Outdoor Championships spots up for grabs. Notables already qualified include Varn Holding Brown Lingenfelser Hill and the mile relay squad. The all-city sixth grade meet follows Friday at Garden City High School Memorial Stadium starting 9 a.m.
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Pete Halpin
Jeff Aldridge
Robinson
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Memorial Stadium
Clint Lightner
Garden City Community College
Allen County Community College
Mariners Fire Maury Wills Name Rene Lachemann Interim Boss
Maury Wills is fired as Seattle Mariners manager after an 6-18 start. Rene Lachemann, 36, from Spokane AAA club, takes over as interim manager following the club’s 12-1 win over Milwaukee. Argyros and OBrien cite decision after consulting with team leadership. Wills declines comment, says he wants to relax.
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Heid Resigns as Garden City Recreation Director
Garden City Recreation Commission Director Bill Heid resigns effective June 30 after serving since July 15, 1977. Leon Wells praises Heid as doing a fantastic job and notes Heid will not comment on his future plans. Keith Christner will lead the department July 1 until a replacement is named, with an August start for the new head. The board has begun a search and cites growth and funding needs as key issues.
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Perry Delivers 292nd Victory With Braves In 10-2 rout
Gaylord Perry, at 42, quickly shed his image and limited St. Louis to four more hits as Atlanta beat the Cardinals 10-2. Chris Chambliss drove in five runs, including a ninth inning homer, and Perry earned his third win in five decisions for a club that has him after 20 major league seasons. San Diego beat Montreal 13-5 with Broderick Perkins driving in five. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 9-8 on a ninth inning rally. Giants beat Mets 6-4 as Greg Minton earned the win in relief. Dodgers toppled Phillies 2-1 behind Burt Hooton. Cubs beat Astros 2-1 on a 11th inning RBI by Ken Reitz.
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Pete Rose
Hank Aaron
Rose
Stan Musial
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Ken Reitz
Eckersley Shuts Out Royals in 3-1 Boston Win
Dennis Eckersley blanked Kansas City for seven innings before Dwight Evans blasted a two run homer to put Boston ahead. Eckersley allowed four hits and earned his third win as Boston snapped a seven game skid by beating the Royals 3-1 in Kansas City. Dennis Leonard took the loss, rising to 2-4, after giving up a key homer and a late Insurance run.
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Rick Miller
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Willie Aikens
Ralph Houk
Celtics edge Rockets in opener amid rough shooting
Boston withstands 43 percent shooting and 19 turnovers to win 98-95 as defense seals the late rally. Houston struggles with rebounding while pledging to learn from errors and extend the series. Celtics coach Bill Fitch emphasizes defense as the key edge.
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Pecci wins in straight sets to reach Forest Hills quarterfinals
Victor Pecci relaxed after trailing in the second set and rode a late surge to defeat Brian Teacher 6-4 7-5, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Tournament of Champions at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills. He joined Balazs Taroczy and Wojtek Fibak among the winners.
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