LeFlore Moves Up as Tigers Promote Prison Parolee
Ron LeFlore, 22, a minor league outfielder who learned baseball during a four year prison sentence for armed robbery, is promoted by the Detroit Tigers. He joins the Evansville club call up to replace the injured Mickey Stanley, who broke his right hand and will miss about five weeks.
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Royals Add Cepeda After Free Agency Move
Kansas City reports the acquisition of Orlando Cepeda, who hit .289 with 20 homers and 86 RBIs for the Red Sox last season as a designated hitter while sidelined by a knee injury. Cepeda was released by Boston in March and had been playing in the Mexican League with Yucatan.
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McNulty, Robson top RBI list in early season showing
The Pacific Coast League reports Bill McNulty of Sacramento with 103 RBIs and Tom Robson of Spokane with 102 as leaders in runs and RBIs. McNulty also has 99 runs and 264 total bases while Gorman Thomas leads homers and Glenn Adams hits .358. Dukes team batting .310.
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Cey Drives Dodgers to 15-4 Win Over Padres for Eight RBIs
Ron Cey cracked two three run homers and added two singles for eight RBIs as the Dodgers beat the Padres 15-4. He now has 75 RBIs this season and helped Los Angeles extend its NL West lead. Doug Ray improved to 10-6 with the win, while Cincinnati beat Houston to keep pace. The Dodgers next host Houston after a Padres series.
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Corcoran Leads Bell Past Storm In Portland
Philadelphia quarterback King Corcoran again torched Portland as the Bell defeated the Storm 25 7 in a World Football League game. He completed 18 of 28 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns, marking Bell’s second win in four starts while Portland dropped to a fourth straight defeat. A crowd of 13 757 was reported, noticeably smaller than the opener.
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Marlins Host Summer Meet At Lompoc Pool
The Lompoc Marlins stage the Tri-County Summer Finals at Lompoc Municipal Pool with 230 swimmers from 10 teams in 70 events totaling 700 entries. 38 Marlins qualified across age groups for the daylong meet starting 9 a.m. trophies go to top teams and individuals with ribbons for sixth place.
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North All-Stars Face South In Santa Barbara Grid Showdown
North Coach Will Stensland relies on a tough trench game as the North backs rely on a dominating line. The interior line features Kim Kirchhof Ed McDonald Joe Irving Tim Hawk and Jake Miranda with support from Bruce Probst and Ralph Enger. Center Kevin King and guards Horst Peak and Roy Patterson anchor a mobile unit to offset South talent. Tickets support county Boy's Clubs from Tag's Pico's and Lompoc club.
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Wise and Marichal to start vs Orioles Friday
Boston manager Darrell Johnson said pitchers Rick Wise and Juan Marichal will both work in Friday nights game against the Baltimore Orioles. Wise has been troubled by tendinitis all season and last pitched July 6 in a 5-3 loss to Kansas City. Marichal's last appearance was in May.
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Del Mar veteran Pineda takes four wins then edges Gentle Jess
In Del Mar California Alvaro Pineda, Mexican born jockey, swept the first four races then rode Gentle Jess to a two and a half length victory in the Graduation Stakes worth sixteen thousand dollars. Pineda indicated no surprise at the success.
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Bond orders strict training for Australian America’s Cup crew
Newport Rhode Island UPI reports real estate developer Alan Bond, sponsor of Australia’s America’s Cup challenge, ordered a midnight curfew and 6 a.m. daily workouts for all crewmembers to prepare the team for top form in yachting’s premier series.
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Quiz Answers from Yesterday's Record Sports Quiz
Answers list includes Nellie Fox Jim Piersall Raymond Berry Bob Pettitt Dick Tracewski Walt Patulski Dick Radatz Dean Chance Billy Cannon Don Nottingham.
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Miller ready as Sun visit Memphis in televised World Football League clash
Seth Miller, Memphis Southmen strong safety, vows to expose Southern California Sun's weak pass defense in a nationally televised World Football League game. He aims to rebuff a recent 58-33 defeat to Birmingham and prove his worth after moving from Portland via trade. The Sun rank third in passing, complicating Memphis pass coverage.
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