Legg guides Duncan to district title in rain-delayed win
Greg Legg pitched the final five innings to shut out Gibson's and Duncan earned a 4-2 victory for the district championship. Legg added two hits and eight runs scored in the tournament while teammates Harris and Croy supplied key hits and fielding plays to seal the win.
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Rangers tie league record with eight sacrifices in win over White Sox
Texas Rangers staged a 11-6 victory in Chicago tying a major league record with eight sacrifices. Jim Sundberg led the offense with a homer, four runs and three RBIs while Gaylord Perry lost a one hit shutout bid in a game that lasted 3 hours 56 minutes. Sundberg praised coaching and his adjusted stance as he hit and sacrificed to spark another big day for Texas.
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Oklahoma Favored as Big Eight Picked to Streak
At the Big Eight football kickoff luncheon Oklahoma is the preseason favorite with 18 returning starters from the tri champion squad. Barry Switzer notes that this year’s lines are not superior to several rival teams despite high expectations. Coach Jim Stanley touts Terry Miller as Heismanworthy while facing questions about the inexperienced offensive line.
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Walk Was Right Results Were Wrong on Cubs Loss
Driessen's eighth inning triple broke a 5-5 tie in Cincinnati as the Reds defeated the Cubs 7-6. Foster hit two homers off walks and the Mets beat the Dodgers 8-7 in 12 innings, while Houston edged Pittsburgh 4-3 in 11. Cardinals beat Braves 6-5. Giants routed Seaver and the Reds. Buckner homered for Chicago.
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Oklahoma City A's Reach National Tourney After 7-2 Victory
Oklahoma City A's clinch regional pennant at Jaycee Park with a 7-2 win over Memphis Marquis. Marianne DeShazer drives in two on a two run hit, Judy Adam allows four hits in a complete game, Sanchez and DeShazer pace the attack as OKC advances to the Aug. 12 national tournament in Hayward California.
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LTA Netters Dominate Altus In Lawton Tennis Duel
Lawton High School courts saw LTA Netters rout Altus 15 to 1. Frank Wormsley led singles, with multiple players earning two points via mixed doubles plus another event.
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