Smith Shown Up by Fans as Red Sox Fall to Angels
Reggie Smith faced boos at Fenway Park after misplay on a double play grounder and a dropped fly. Eddie Kasko hinted action may follow. Dwight Evans homered for Boston before hospital observation for Torborg after a diving attempt. Angels rallied to win 5 3 amid late scoring by Lee Stanton and Richie Scheinblum. Orlando Cepeda homered, moving past Rocky Colavito into 18th on the all time list.
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Baseball Leaders And Scores From The American League And National League
Highlights from major batting leaders and key games. Carew and Rose lead in batting, Jackson and Stargell power the home run charts. Royals beat Orioles to pull ahead in the AL West, Tigers top White Sox, Indians rout Rangers behind Perry.
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Niekro's Knuckler Wins Braves Down Pirates 5-4
Phil Niekro pitched a sharp knuckleball as Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 5-4. Catcher Paul Casanova said the knuckler moved more than in the no hitter, while Willie Stargell and Richie Zisk homered for the Pirates.
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Associated Press
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Ewbank Stands Firm Over Holdouts Boozer and Hill
Jets coach Weeb Ewbank cited options including fine suspension trade retire or play out the option as he deals with holdouts Emerson Boozer Winston Hill. Boozer and Hill were fined and suspended for an indefinite period after missing the Houston game and refusing to play versus San Francisco.
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Associated Press
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Trane League Fast-Pitch Semis Set for Today
The Trane League softball tournament began with two semifinal games at 3 and 5 p.m. Lab defends its championship as the finals are scheduled for Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Tarkenton Lands Viking Linemen
Fran Tarkenton praises the Minnesota Vikings offensive line during training camp at Mankato State College. Coach John Michels notes strong pass protection and run blocking as he assesses regulars Ron Yary Ed White Milt Sunde Grady Alderman and reserves John Ward Chuck Goodrum for more playing time.
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Deaf Player A Challenge To Card Coaching Staff
Deaf tackle Bonnie Sloan of the St. Louis Cardinals, 6 foot 5 and 260 pounds, faces a coaching challenge in communicating as he battles for a starting role with the Chargers in a pre season game. Sid Hall praises Sloan's strength speed and intelligence while noting the humor and difficulty of coaching a deaf player in the NFL.
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Beloit Legion Rallies To Win Two In Tourney
Beloit rallied twice to beat Sturgeon Bay 8-6 and Kenosha 3-2 in the Wisconsin state American Legion baseball tournament. Tony Bridzolara pitched a three hitter and hit two homers to spark Beloit past Kenosha. Madison crushed Sturgeon Bay 21-5 and Appleton topped Eau Claire 15-1. Madison to face Kenosha. Beloit to meet Appleton next.
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Fairbanks Sees Patriots Needing Improvement This Season
Head coach Chuck Fairbanks arrives in Foxboro with a 3-11 last season and 192 points scored, promising improvement. He notes the offense around Heisman winner Jim Plunkett, drafts John Hannah Sam Cunningham and Darryl Stingley, and weighs defense upgrades while keeping the Wishbone as a possible emergency option.
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Bobick Stops Johnson In 10th In St. Cloud Bout
Rodney Bobick scored a 10th round knockout over Don Johnson in St. Cloud lifting his record to 18 wins in 20 fights and avenging a prior loss to Johnson. The bout occurred as Bobick boxed on after hearing of his brother Don Bobick's death in a Friday hit and run.
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Billie Jean King Aims for Edge in Riggs Showdown
New York AP reports Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King and 55 year old Bobby Riggs set a $100000 winner take all match for September 20 at Houston Astro Dome televised nationally. The best of five format favors King who is younger and in peak form while Riggs promotes a loud moniker of male chauvinism. Howard Cosell will host as promoters announce prime time air, with promos continuing from Denver and New York.
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