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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1977
Page
12
The High Point Enterprise page references Chicago and Los Angeles matchups with player identifiers Reuschel and Ray, indicating MLB scene coverage from August 30, 1977. Details show game notes and rosters rather than full game accounts.
Lou Brock stole his 892nd and 893rd bases to break Ty Cobb’s record as the Cardinals fell 4-3 to the Padres. Brock’s dash sparked a three run rally but Al Hrabosky took the loss while Dave Freisleben earned the win for San Diego. Philadelphia beat Atlanta 3-2 in 14 innings as the Phillies increased NL East lead.
Jim Rice and Chris Chambliss hit key three run shots as Oakland and New York claim wins. Duane Kuiper belts first big league homer as Cleveland routs Chicago. Orioles top Angels with Pat Kelly grand slam and Ryan reaches 300 strikeouts in seven innings.
The Cosmos earned the North American Soccer League championship and dedicated the win to Pele. MVP Steve Hunt credited the victory to him while Giorgio Chinaglia noted overcoming problems to seal the title. Thousands of fans greeted the team at Kennedy Airport as Pele drew the spotlight amid chaos.
The Open begins Wednesday on Har-Tru with top seed Borg facing Trey Waltke in a first round. Connors defends, seeks third Open title, and will play a qualifier despite a back injury. Wade, seeded third, faces Renee Richards after a landmark court ruling allows Richards to compete. Evert pursues a third consecutive Open title.
Buffalo and New York traded blows as rookie Earl Pisarcik connected on nine straight passes to push the Giants ahead before Ken Johnson tied the Bills late. In overtime Pisarcik drove an 80 yard, 12 play march to set up the winning field goal, prompting coach John McVay to hint at more starts against the Jets.
In Brookline Eddie Dibbs defeats Wo jtek Fibak in four sets and advances to the final against Manuel Orantes at the $125,000 U S Pro Tennis Championships. Dibbs vows tighter line calls after a disputed shot in the Conway semifinal earlier.
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