Royals snap skid with 6-2 win over Yankees
Ken Rappoport notes Kansas City avoids a slump as Steve Busby earns his 12th win in a four-run fourth inning that sinks New York 6-2. Doug Bird records the save as Baltimore strengthens NL and AL updates follow with Orioles 4, Twins 3 and Red Sox 5 Rangers 4.
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Associated Press
Jack McKeon
Kansas City
New York Yankees
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Steve Busby
Doug Bird
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Bird
Yankee
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Ori
Giants win in 11th as McMahon nails Expos
Giants push past Montreal 6-4 in 11th with Don McMahon earning his first win of the season after entering in the 10th with the bases loaded. Gary Matthews drives the decisive run on Larry Lintz’s error, while Ron Fairly homers twice for Montreal. Reds top Mets 8-3 in 16 innings. Astros beat Pirates 10-2. AL scores include Baltimore 4-3, Kansas City 6-2, Boston 5-4, Texas 4-5, Oakland 7-2.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Richard
al Oliver
Oliver
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Duane Thomas Causes Stir and Fans Jeer at Game
Washington Redskins running back Duane Thomas courts controversy as fans accuse him of turning his back on the American flag during the national anthem before a 37 21 loss to Buffalo. He faced verbal abuse and objects thrown from the stands while teammates restrained him from chasing the hecklers.
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George Allen
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Buffalo Evening News
Cy Kritzer
News Sports
Blues sweep doubleheader as Memphis leads in Texas League
Memphis Blues shut out Alexandria 6-0 and 3-0 to open an 11 win path to the East title, while San Antonio Brewers hold a 10 game edge in the West after a 5-4 win over Amarillo. Arkansas Travelers beat Shreveport 5-3 in 11 innings. El Paso Sun Kings toppled Midland 4-1.
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Ron Stewart
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Amarillo
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Horace Speed
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Ed Kurpiel
Loomer
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Frank Tanana
Sun Kings
Mike Minster
Alan Wise
Nelson Pichardo
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Chargers Eye Upward Turn After Mixed 1972 Season
San Diego Chargers face a direction change after finishing 1972 with a 4-9-1 record and a weak pass defense. New quarterback John Unitas arrives from Baltimore for 150,000 plus a two-year contract. Wayne Clark competes as backup. Garrett and Edwards return at running back behind an elite line led by Walt Sweeney. The defense adds Coy Bacon while addressing injuries and kick units.
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Associated Press
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Cid Edwards
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Hadl
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Unitas
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Terry Owens
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Pettis
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Ron Hast
Lionel Aldridge
Coy Bacon
Los Angeles
Tim Rossovich
Bob Babich
Pete Lazetich
Rick Redman
Dennis Partee
Gunter Enz
Ray Wersching
Arkansas Razorbacks begin fall with 132 hopefuls at press day
Fayetteville AP The Razorbacks opened preseason practice with 132 hopefuls present including 92 varsity members and 42 freshmen signees. All cleared by trainer Dean Weber after weekend physicals. Three sessions planned midweek, then two a day with five days of full pads before classes resume August 30. The team faces defending national champion USC in Los Angeles about two weeks into the schedule.
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Dean Weber
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Los Angeles
Americans salvage pride at World University Games track meet
Americans show limited success in the World University Games as Soviet athletes dominate in track and field with seven European nations taking early titles. U S sprinters anticipate strong swimming showings while the Soviets collect a large gold medal lead across gymnastics wrestling and field events.
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Frank Crepeau
Associated Press
Moscow
U.S
Soviet Union
Baseball Standings and Schedule From National League East to West
The latest standings show St. Louis leading the NL East with 63 wins and 61 losses, followed by Pittsburgh, Montreal, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. In the NL West Los Angeles leads with 77 wins, Cincinnati and San Francisco trailing, Houston and Atlanta mid-pack, with San Diego and San Diego games noted alongside listed pitchers and upcoming matchups for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Planning Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps readers plan days. Use these periods to fish in good territory or hunt in favorable cover to maximize sport potential each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
Oilers Trade Brooks For Gresham In NFL Move
Defensive tackle Leo Brooks was traded from the Houston Oilers to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for running back Bob Gresham. The deal opens NFL action with both teams reshaping backfield and line depth.
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