Pooped Reds Remain Above .500 After Padres Win
Cincinnati manager sparks by benching for a two-hit seven inning start by Billingham. Bench cites mental fatigue from five years of high-level play as factor in slump. The Reds improved to 60-58, 11 games behind the Dodgers, with Mets and Astros winning their games.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Jack Billingham
Billingham
Padres
Randy Jones
Gene Tenace
Pat Scanlon
Gene Richards
Twins Top Orioles in 13-9 Slugfest Lifted by Kusick
Minnesota moves into AL West lead by half a game after a high scoring win at Baltimore Memorial Stadium. Craig Kusick slugged two homers and five RBIs, Bob Gorinski added a two run shot, and Lyman Bostock doubled. Rod Carew rested with allergies.
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Campbell Steps In As Zimmer Praises Cleveland
Boston manager Don Zimmer defended pulling Reggie Cleveland for Bill Campbell saying Campbell has them where they are. Yankees beat the White Sox 6 2 behind Mike Torrez six straight complete games with Nettles driving in two in the fourth inning. Detroit routs Seattle 13 1 as Milt May drives in five incl a grand slam. California tops Toronto 7 4 with Tanana fanning 11. Cleveland 7 Oakland 2 as Waits Hood Monge combine on six hits. Milwaukee edges Texas 6 5 as Sal Bando drives in the decisive run in the ninth.
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Bill Campbell
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Mike Torrez
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Texas
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Atlanta
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al Hunter
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Coheering
St. Joseph's Circuit
Baseball Plan Threatens Minor Leagues Amid Major League Shakeup
In Kansas City the National Association study panel proposes cutting minor leagues by replacing Triple A and Double A support with complex training camps. Bragan argues it offers flexibility and cost savings, but critics warn it could end some minors. MLB owners vote later, with final approval likely at Honolulu meetings.
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Bragan
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Minnesota Twins
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Fred Lynn
Boston Red Sox
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Honolulu
Golfers At Top Of Pro Aristocracy
A Will Grimsley special notes pro golfers as sports aristocracy with lavish wardrobes and corporate sponsorships. It contrasts golfers’ etiquette and media poise with rougher reputations in other sports while detailing appearance rules, self policing on tour, and the golf post game interviews as a key tradition. It spotlights Gary McCord and Gene Littler amid the culture of pro golf.
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Emily Post
Amy Vanderbilt
Dale Carnegie
Abby
Yankees
Billy Martin
Cincinnati
George Foster
Ste Nastase
Joe Namath
Greta Garbo
Arnold Palmers
Gene Littlers
Tom
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Jack Tuthill
Gary McCord
Moline
Ill
Gene Littler
Rain Delays State Legion Tourney In Altus
Rain postponed the state American Legion baseball tourney in Altus causing a delay then ending Altus sunk 8 2 to Reynolds of Oklahoma City. Medley of Oklahoma City beat McAlester 8 2 in the same round as weather halted play. Reynolds and Medley to resume the postponed game at start of the third inning.
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Altus Nine
Reynolds
Oklahoma City
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