Red Sox Pound Orioles as Palmer Fatigues Spark Power
Baltimore's Jim Palmer tires in the seventh as Boston's lineup blasts 29 homers in eight games setting a major league pace. Carlton Fisk and Jim Rice homer, Fisk adds a ninth inning two-run shot to seal a 7-4 win with Butch Hobson's 10th homer. Other AL results: Cleveland over Toronto 7-5 in 12, New York over Detroit 12-11, Chicago over California 6-2, Milwaukee over Oakland 5-1, Kansas City over Seattle 4-3, Texas over Minnesota 10-8.
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Hasta
Bowa hits first grand slam as Reds fall to Phillies
Larry Bowa, long known for defense, belts his first career grand slam and goes 4 for 4 with four runs as the Phillies outslug the Reds 15 to 9. Joe Hoerner gave up the slam in the seventh as Bowa speaks of the thrill.
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Giants
Buttner
Bonham
Morales
Bobby Murcer
Chicago
Stanky quits Rangers after one day as manager
Eddie Stanky has quit as Texas Rangers manager after one day citing homesickness and family concerns. Connie Ryan becomes interim manager as Stanky returns to Mobile, Alabama to resume duties at the University of South Alabama.
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Wisconsin Rapids Race Night Sees Miller Take Feature
Mike Miller of Wisconsin Rapids wins the La Crosse Interstate Speedway feature amid a series of crashes. Don Grant and Ralph Bakewell collide near the finish as Bakewell’s car flies into the fence. Steve Burgess places second and Tom Reffner third in the main event.
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Rick Johnson
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Baseball Standings Update Amid Friday Schedule
Friday games include Toronto at Baltimore Boston at New York Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at Minnesota Seattle at Milwaukee Kansas City at Oakland Texas at California. Standings reflect results from teams with remaining games in the pennant race.
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Baseball Leaders A L BATTING And PITCHING Highlights
American League leaders show Carew and Fisk atop batting with high averages and Remy leading in steals. In pitching, Tanana and Rozema post strong 7 decision marks with low ERAs while Ryan and Rogers top strikeout lists. National League tables rank Parker Griffey and Foster in key categories with Rose Templeton and others following.
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Padres Giants Make Midseason Roster Moves
Randy Jones and Lynn McGlothen hit 21 day injured lists while Dave Freisleben and Tommy Toms are recalled from the Pacific Coast League. Jets sign Maurice Tyler at defensive back. Centenary College names Dr James C Farrar head baseball coach Union College names Richard Sakala as athletic director.
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