Walter Alston retires as Dodgers manager after 33 years
Dodger Stadium hosts Oldtimers Day as Walter Emmons Alston, 65, is honored with his No. 24 retired. Maury Wills and peers attend, reflecting on Alston’s 33 years at the helm and the impact he had in putting Los Angeles on the baseball map. He says he is happy playing, keeping busy, and does not rule out a return.
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Dodgers retire Rick Alston number amid ceremony
The Dodgers honor Skip Drysdale and retire No. 24 for Walt Alston, praising his lifelong leadership. Reese notes Alston’s 23 years guiding the team, while ceremonies include former Dodgers and Peewee Reeses in a mixed game, with light miscues and praise for the event.
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Dodgers head to Chicago for NL leaders clash
Dodgers travel to face the Cubs in a key NL meeting after a 2 1 win over the Padres. Dave Lopes slugged a two run homer while Ray had to work out of a first inning jam. Burt Hooton starts vs his former club as Rick Reuschel is slated to pitch for Chicago. Dustin Baker scratched from the lineup with a boiler issue.
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Angels Win 5-1 as Tanana Grabs Ninth Win
The Angels defeated Detroit 5-1 behind Frank Tanana who earned his ninth win. Bobby Bonds stood out with two runs and two walks while Baylor drove in a first inning run and felt more confident at the plate. Detroit had eight hits but failed to overcome the Angels, who moved within five games of AL West leader Minnesota. Tanana, 2.00 ERA after six days rest, credited the win to disciplined pitching and solid offense.
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Sports scoreboard likely incomplete or garbled text
Fragmented scoreboard shows scattered names and initials, obscuring teams and results. readable items include Whitten and Montgomery Wayde among other unclear entries, with no coherent game context or complete scores to report.
Early Baseball Scores From Detroit to New York and Montreal
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Yankees blast six homers as ball seems livelier at Comiskey Park
Billy Martin defended the livelier ball after the Yankees slugged six homers to beat the White Sox 8 to 6 at Comiskey Park. Thurman Munson Carlos May Heggie Jenkins and Craig Nettles homered and rookie Larry Zeber tied his first major league shot. Steve Stone blamed his loss on himself not the ball.
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Two ace hurlers stumble as Royals beat Orioles and Blue falters
Vida Blue and Jim Palmer failed to shine in separate losses. Palmer sought Baltimore’s all time wins record but Kansas City prevailed as Pete LaCock hit a two run homer in the sixth. Blue allowed three Toronto homers including Doug Ault three run shot and John Scott and Otto Velez solos.
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Mets stay on track under Torre after doubleheader win
The Mets defeat the Phillies 6-5 and 2-1 as Skip Lockwood nails his fourth save in six games and Dave Kingman hits a three-run homer his first since May 18. Torre notes a buoyant club while Ozark cites no major changes since Torre’s arrival.
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