Seaver Traded Ends New York Mets Era
Tom Seaver headed to Montreal to join the Cincinnati Reds signaling the end of an era for the Mets. In 11 seasons he won 189 games and set a pitching standard while parting with emotional farewells and memories of teammates Buddy Harrelson Jerry Koosman and Jerry Grote. Seaver struggled to speak as he addressed Mets fans reflecting on the 12 years with the club and the notable warm send off at Shea Stadium.
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NBA gathering ends with no major action in Coronado
In Coronado California on the final day of NBA Board of Governors meetings Commissioner Larry O'Brien described no earth shattering developments. The talks focused on the four ABA merger entrants led by the Indiana Pacers amid financial strains and plans to ease their burdens.
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Fidrych Stymies Blue Jays In 81-Pitch Win
Detroit righty Mark Fidrych needed 81 pitches to beat Toronto 4-1 at Tiger Stadium as Ron LeFlore powered the offense with two homers. LeFlore, age debated, and Fidrych praised Vern Ruhle, who had been optioned earlier. Other AL games saw Twins over Angels 7-6, Yankees 7 Royals 0, Orioles 6 Brewers 0, White Sox 7 Red Sox 3, and Mariners 3 A’s 1.
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Mets Rally Past Astros as Trades Loom Over Team
New York Mets manager Joe Torre called Thursday night a breather after a tense period marked by June 15 trade deadline chaos. The Mets beat Houston 4-3, edging Atlanta 6-5 a night earlier, narrowing the gap to Montreal in the NL East. Nino Espinosa improved to 4-4, John Milner homered, and a two-run error by Julio Gonzalez decided the game.
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United States advances to federation cup semifinals
Billie Jean King and Chris Evert won singles for the United States as they defeated France 3-0 to reach the semifinals of the Women’s Federation Cup in Eastbourne. Hank Pfister upset Roscoe Tanner 9-8 9-8 in the Queen’s Cup quarterfinals in London. The NBA trims rosters to 11 with a two man taxi squad, and Earl Anthony leads after the opening in Seattle for the Columbia PBA championship.
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Local Coed and Open League Scores Pack
City slow pitch results list multiple divisions with team scores including Brewery 13 Dale Willey 11 Amazing Grace 13 Burger King 9. Other matches show Kansas Construction 13 Catfish 10 Eddy's 17 Engineers 2 Morris Sports 12 NESEP 11. Women's A and more feature KANU Jazz 19 Stinky Cheese 15 Beep: Douglas County Amateur Radio 8.
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