Wilbur Wood Dominates A’s In 1-0 Win
White Sox knuckleballer Wilbur Wood outpitched Nolan Ryan in a 1-0 victory over the California Angels. Ed Herrmann's single plated the only run as Chicago narrowed Oakland’s AL West lead. Wood, a right handed batter, added a key single and later claimed his knuckler outmatched Ryan’s fastball.
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Fans say baseball players lack effort as fans demand more
The column argues modern players show less dedication and joie de vivre, with critics like Buddy Blattner noting shifts to fashion and finance over on-field craft. It contrasts past grit with today’s stock worries and large contracts, urging more engaging play.
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Standings and Friday Schedule From Thursday Games
Standings show Baltimore, Milwaukee, Detroit, New York, Minnesota, California, Chicago, Oakland with varied win loss marks. Friday schedule lists Milwaukee at New York, Boston at Baltimore, Kansas City at Texas, Cleveland at Detroit, Chicago at Oakland, Minnesota at California, Montreal at Chicago, Houston at Atlanta, Los Angeles at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Montreal at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Atlanta, San Francisco at Houston, Los Angeles at San Diego.
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Guntet Phone 843-4067 Plumbing and Heating Service
Guntert advertises plumbing and heating service and repair work using the latest sewer cleaning equipment. Remodeling and new work offered, licensed and bonded.
Club Owners To Wind Up Session Today
Baseball club owners and executives meet in Kansas City to decide on major league realignment while playoff format reform is shelved after Atlanta withdrew proposals. The two day sessions expected to close around noon with discussion centering on four six team leagues or three eight team leagues. A New Orleans bid for a Superdome franchise is noted as possible expansion plans are discussed.
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Relay Race Slated Aug 18 at Muny
A 2000 meter relay swimming event is scheduled for 9 a.m. on August 18 at Municipal Pool. The competition features three divisions open women’s open and ages 17 and under with relay teams of four swimmers each swimming 500 yards.
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Hallmark Plays On Friday Night In State Slo-Pitch
Hallmark Cards of Lawrence faces H and J Mixers of Dodge City at 7 p.m. Friday in a first round game of the State Men's Slo-Pitch tournament. The 14 team double elimination event runs through Sunday with at least 26 games. Wichita Pizza Hut defends its state title as Lawrence qualified by finishing second to Topeka Taco Casa in the sub state at Atchison.
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