Red Sox twirl Wood, sweep doubleheader over White Sox
Boston tops Chicago 5-1 in opener as Wood falters early and a trio of errors cushion the lead. In the nightcap Boston wins 6-1 behind homers by George Scott and Reggie Smith, while Milwaukee, Minnesota, Detroit, and Oakland post decisive wins and rain delays alter the schedule across leagues.
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Associated Press
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Standing Ovation for Brown at Hall of Fame ceremony
Jimmy Brown received a standing ovation as he entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame, delivering a humble speech thanking his mother and the people of Manhasset. The enshrinement honored Vince Lombardi, Y A Tittle, Norm Van Brocklin, Andy Robustelli, Bill Hewitt, and Frank Kinard. Other moments included Lombardi Jr.’s tribute and Hewitt’s daughter accepting for her late father. NFL games and a busy trading deadline followed the ceremonies.
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Associated Press
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Cuba Upsets USA in PanAm Basketball
Cuba shocked the United States 73 to 69 in the Pan American Games basketball, with Pablo Chappe scoring 25 and Alejandro Urgelles contributing strong rebounding. USA coach Jim Gudger acknowledged the loss as a call to regroup while Cuba celebrated a historic upset in Cali Colombia.
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Associated Press
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Controversial Dodgers win on rare final play
In a 6-4 11 inning Dodgers victory over the Reds, Manny Mota stole home after a catcher interference ruling on Johnny Bench during a bases loaded pitch. Bench and Sparky Anderson protested as Umpire Wendelstedt explained the balk and RBI calls.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sports Planning
The schedule of Solunar Periods, drawn from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES, helps plan fishing and hunting. Use these times to target days with prime activity and maximize chances of finding good sport in suitable territory and cover.
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