Reds sweep Pirates as Nolan notches 13th win
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 2-0 to sweep the three game series led by NL West, aided by seven double plays including one that helped Gary Nolan secure his 13th victory. Cesar Geronimo had three hits with a homer off Steve Blass.
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Cowboys Acquire Ron Sellers As Thomas Misses Practice
In a flurry of moves Dallas Cowboys obtained wide receiver Ron Sellers from the New England Patriots in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. Duane Thomas sat out a second straight day of practice with the Super Bowl champions, faces fines for continued absence, while Tony Liscio Fred Hill and Joe Scarpati retired from the Cowboys and Eagles respectively. Other signings included Gary Hammond to the Jets and John Dicken John Mallory to the Saints. Dick Post injured with a knee in Pittsburgh. Bob Grim held out with the Giants as Art Modell of the Browns was hospitalized after an accident in Westhampton New York.
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Oilers and Aeros Narrow Western Division Gap
The Tulsa Oilers beat the Indianapolis Indians 5-4 to close within six games of the Wichita Aeros in the American Association Western Division race. Iowa Oaks split with Toledo? No, with Wichita in a doubleheader and Evansville expanded its lead in the East as Denver edged Omaha in extra innings. Continuous notes place Indianapolis, Evansville, Denver, Omaha, and Wichita in action with Perez?
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Elusive under par leads Publinx after 36 holes in Indianapolis
Dan Elliott of Portland Oregon remains the sole under par golfer at the halfway point of the 47th National Public Links. Elliott shot 68 to stand 138, tying the 36 hole record set in 1967 by M J Zimmerman. Steve Ryan and Rick Schultz follow at 140 and 141 respectively as others hover near par.
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Ex-Narcotic Agent Bound Over On Wire Fraud Charge
Richard M. Patch a former federal narcotics agent from Independence Missouri was bound over for trial in U S District Court on a wire fraud charge connected to an alleged $9000 extortion attempt against Dr Bruce E Hodges a Johnson County physician and former health director Patch 40 was arrested June 29 outside a Johnson County motel after a $1000 transfer Hodges was convicted March 23 by a federal jury on six counts of illegal drug sales.
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Four Lead in Milwaukee Open After Rainy Morning Round
Four early birds carved opening round 65s to take a one stroke lead at the Greater Milwaukee Open golf tournament at Tripoli Golf Club. Labron Harris Jr. George Johnson Tom Alozas and Bruce Fleisher held their scores while others chased in breezy, drying conditions.
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Bennett Signs Pact With NY Rangers
Providence AP Curt Bennett former Brown All American signed a one year contract with the New York Rangers. Bennett was acquired from the St Louis Blues last month and agreed to terms Thursday.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Highlights
Standings show Oakhand Center 1-4 and Odom 7-2 atop a mixed slate. Weekend games feature Oakland at New York Chicago at Baltimore, California at Milwaukee, Cleveland at Texas, Kansas City at Detroit, with additional Sunday matchups across major leagues and multiple city pairings including Houston Pittsburgh Cincinnati and San Diego Los Angeles.
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Browns Vet Collins Seeks Trade Over Retirement Threat
Veteran Browns wide receiver Gary Collins told owner Art Modell and coach Nick Skorich in a letter he will retire unless traded to the Washington Redskins or the New York Jets. The ten year veteran, once a major receiver, has been hampered by injuries and lost his starting role last season.
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K State Promotes Floyd To Coach Of Running Events
Kansas State University promotes Lon Floyd, longtime sprint and hurdle coach, to coach of running events. Floyd takes over after John Bolan leaves to teach physical education full time, with Bolan having coached middle and distance runners and Floyd retaining recruitment duties.
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