Dodgers-Phillies clash interrupted by bench clearing brawl
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Reggie Smith blasted threats of intimidation saying he would not back down after charging the mound following a pitch inside from Cubs pitcher Ken Reuschel. The incident sparked a bench clearing sequence as umpires ejected Reuschel manager Herman Franks and catcher George Mitterwald. Dodgers beat the Cubs 3-1 to take the NL West lead while Dan Sutton pitched well for LA.
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Singing start boosts White Sox in opener with two Lamar Johnson homers
White Sox catcher Lamar Johnson powered Chicago to a 2 1 win over the Oakland A s with two home runs and three hits, while Wilbur Wood earned his first victory in over a year. Johnson also sang the national anthem before the game, prompting praise from Bart Johnson and owner Bill Veeck's secretary. The win moved Chicago two games above Minnesota in the AL West.
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Green wins US Open with 278 amid FBI threat and wild flair
Hubert Green, Birmingham born golfer, captures his first major with a final 70 to finish at 278 after fending off Lou Graham. Police guarded him on the 15th hole following a telephoned threat while Green joked about talking to the ball and audience.
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Seaver joins Reds in a blockbuster team upgrade
Tom Seaver joined Cincinnati in a high profile weekend trade, sparking debate over dynasty danger in baseball. Reds president Bob Howsam warned against overvaluing free agents while Seaver emphasized pride and team ability as key to success despite expectations of pennant runs.
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Torborg takes Cleveland reins as Indians sweep Tigers
Jeff Torborg, newly named Cleveland manager, relishes a four game series win over Detroit as Frank Robinson exits amid a power struggle with Ted Bonda and Phil Seghi. Robinson congratulates Torborg and says he wants to stay in baseball, with a tough two plus years behind him.
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Solunar Tables for Daily Fishing and Hunting Forecasts
The schedule of Solunar Periods, drawn from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES, guides daily planning for fishing in prime zones and hunting in favorable cover. Plan days to align activities with peak sport periods.
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Steinbrenner says Billy Martin has not been fired
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner told AP from Detroit that there is nothing to firing Billy Martin and he has no plans for news conferences. Martin, surprised by Steinbrenner in Detroit, said he has not held meetings since his altercation with Reggie Jackson in Boston.
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Baseball Standings and Results From An Untitled Schedule
Standings show team records and percentages for Boston Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit Toronto West Chicago Minn California Kansas City Texas Oakland Seattle and more. Saturday results include Boston 10 New York 4 Cleveland 5 Detroit 4 Chicago 2 Oakland 0 Baltimore 4 Toronto 2 Kansas City 2 Minnesota Milwaukee 4 California 4 Seattle 6 Texas 1. Sunday results list Cleveland 4 Detroit 2 Chicago 2 Oakland 1 Toronto 7 Baltimore 1 Boston 11 New York 1 Kansas City 8 Minnesota 7 California 7 Milwaukee Seattle 2 Texas 1. Monday games feature numerous matchups across the league with Fitzmorris Bird May Langford Thurmodsgard Wheelock and others noted.
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