Packers face decision on Hunter or Tagge for QB job
Milwaukee AP reports coach Dan Devine nears a choice between Scott Hunter and Jerry Tagge as starter. In a 33 14 Packers preseason win over the Houston Oilers, the duel for the quarterback role heated up, with Devine promising a decision soon and by early next week at latest.
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Packers edge Oilers in preseason clash with big offensive plays
Green Bay erupted for 407 yards led by Hunter and Staggers as Tagge chipped in while Brockington scored. Houston's Pastorini passed for 124 yards but the Oilers gained only 83 on the ground. Penalties and turnovers cited as keys by both coaches.
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Bando's Homer Beats Brewers In Oakland Showdown
Sal Bando hit a ninth inning homer to lift the Oakland A's to a 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Oakland. Deron Johnson added a grand slam in the first, and Milwaukee’s late rally fell short as Del Crandall blamed a miscue on baserunning for a key out. The loss drops Milwaukee further in the AL East race while Oakland pulls three games ahead of Kansas City in the West.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Results
The American League East leaders include Baltimore New York Boston and Milwaukee while Oakland Minnesota Cleveland and California lead the West and other teams post Sunday results. Monday schedule lists several matchups across leagues with notable pitchers and records.
Wood Suffers Eighteenth Loss In Orioles Rout
Wilbur Wood, the Chicago White Sox knuckleballer, dropped to 20-18 after the Orioles chased him in the second inning as Baltimore won 8-2. Other AL results included Cleveland taking two from Minnesota, Boston over Kansas City, Oakland past Milwaukee, New York beating Texas, and Detroit edging California in 11 innings.
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Houston Oilers Packers clash ends with field goals and runs
Houston and Green Bay combined for multiple scorers as Staggers and Willis provided key runs and Marcol kicks highlighted the scoring. Pastorini Pastorini threw for 124 yards while Tagge struggled through 6 of 15. The Oilers edged the Packers 33 to 21 on a clear game day.
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Indians Sweep Twins as Sanders Excels in Twin Bill
Ken Sanders returned to face his former club, earning wins in relief as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-3 and 4-3. Timmerman earned the opener win with 6 4 innings of relief, while Sanders closed the ninth after a late scare. Buddy Bell hit a key three run homer in the opener and Leo Cardenas scored on a clutch grounder in the nightcap to seal the sweep.
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Pirates Trainer Plays Key Role In 5-0 Victory
Jim Rooker and Bartirome combined on a five hitter for the Pirates in a 5-0 win. Bartirome, sidelined by back pains, provided needed relief as Rooker earned the victory with solid pitching and run support from Manny Sanguillen and Richie Hebner. The win keeps Pittsburgh two games behind the Cardinals in the NL East.
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Winnebago Valley Routs Winona 10-4 in Region Playoff
Winnebago Valley exploded for six runs in the sixth and four in the eighth to beat Winona 10-4 in the Region 19 baseball playoff Sunday. Don Imhoff Mike Heiderscheit and Earl Benson each doubled and singled for the victors who advance to face Zambrota in Winona Thursday at 8 p.m. Mike Schultz homered tripled and singled for Winona. Denny Baron added three hits and Steve Wiltgen two for Winona’s side.
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Evert captures second straight U S Clay Court Open title
Chris Evert, 18, won the women’s singles at the 63rd National Clay Court, defeating Veronica Burton 6-4 6-4 to collect 6000 of 90000 in prize money. Manuel Orantes of Spain claimed the men’s singles crown 6-4 6-1 6-4 over George Govan.
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Vikings Top Chiefs 13-10 in Exhibition Thriller
Nate Allen starred for Kansas City with three interceptions and a fumble recovery but the Vikings rallied to a 13-10 win. Bud Grant praised the game as a contest of mistakes, while Fran Tarkenton impressed in relief and Fran Tarkenton completed most of his passes. Fred Cox added the decisive field goal for Minnesota.
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