Reitz Sizzles as Cardinals Top Cubs 6-0 in St Louis
Ken Reitz slugged his seventh homer and drove in three as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 6-0 to pull within a game of Chicago in the NL East. Reitz added two singles, raised his average to .302, and boosted manager Vern Rapp's All-Star tease while John Denny pitched a five-hitter for his seventh win.
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Blazers rout 76ers to even series at two games each
Portland dominates Philadelphia 130-98 to tie the best‑of‑seven series 2-2. Lionel Hollins scores 25, Maurice Lucas 24 with 12 boards as Portland’s reserves finish strong and Bill Walton exits with fouls. Gene Shue’s 76ers struggle early and never regain control.
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Torre takes reins at New York
Mets name Joe Torre as manager replacing Frazier after a 15-29 start. He wins immediately, guiding a 6-2 victory over the Expos as Lenny Randle seals a versatile lineup move and John Milner drives in three runs. Torre, nearly 87 next month, becomes one of baseballs youngest skippers.
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Redfern earns win as Twins top Orioles 8 3
Minnesota backs Pete Redfern to a second victory of the season with 12 hits as they defeat Baltimore 8 3. Redfern, restored rhythm, allowed 3 runs aided by six Twin hitters driving in runs and a late ninth inning relief effort. The win comes as Minnesota remains atop the AL West.
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Switzer predicts surprises in CFA meeting agenda
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says the 5 member College Football Association may reject NCAA membership this month in Atlanta. He cites opposition to two NCAA rules a 95 player limit and eight coach limit hurting recruiting and causing layoffs. Switzer also notes scholarships 30 per year undercut team size and predicts Oklahoma to lead the Big Eight and contend with Alabama Texas A&M and Notre Dame.
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NAIA tennis top seed barely edges Green in opener
NAIA tournament at Kansas City sees Rick Cleveland, top seed from Huntingdon Alabama, survive Rupert Green 4-6 6-4 6-1. Flager College of St. Augustine enters its first NAIA event with four players, while Redlands also advances four. Char of Redlands and Rahami loom in doubles. doubles seeds include Flager’s Gordon Jones and Jim Twigg.
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Owens calls off comeback from Lions after knee injury
Former Heisman winner Steve Owens announces he will not attempt a 1977 NFL comeback with the Detroit Lions. He cites personal business ventures in Oklahoma and says his decision is not due to his 1970s knee problems. Owens played five Lions seasons and rushed for over 1,000 yards in 1971.
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Mets fire Frazier appoint Torre as manager
In a major league shakeup the New York Mets dismissed Joe Frazier and named Joe Torre as his replacement. The Phillies signed Dave Johnson to bolster the infield while other teams announced moves including Sants, Cromwell, and Gusts in diverse roles across the leagues.
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Scoreboard style rundown of Easterly and Reuschel led games
The scoreboard notes Easterly 2 1 record for Atlanta at Cincinnati while Cin sin act 28 shows Chicago with R Reuschel 6 2 and St qoute Dierker 1 1. It lists Los Angeles John 2 against Houston McLaughlin 1 4 and previews Thursday games New York at Montreal and Houston at Cincinnati.
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