Alston weighs Dodgers future amid controversy
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walter Alston, aging toward a 24th season, says his decision will come in September as he defends his role after a 6-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He criticizes Allan Malamud of the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner for a harsh column.
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Massengale grabs lowest PGA score of 1976 for Hartford win
Rik Massengale won the Hartford Open with a 280 total eight under par, earning $42 000. He finished two strokes ahead of runner up and benefited from a late surge by Don Massengale who advised his brother on his grip after a PGA setback.
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Vikings edge Bengals on Tarkenton pass in heat
Fran Tarkenton led the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-17 win over Cincinnati with a 32-yard walkoff TD to White with 2 seconds left in Bloomington. White beat Lemar Parrish after a earlier 5-yard TD to Brent McClanahan, as Bud Grant noted the heat hampered overtime.
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Norm Sherry marks two months as Angels manager with win over Yankees
Two months into the Angels tenure, Norm Sherry celebrates an anniversary and has the club at 15 wins in 28 games. He led a captaincy of composure and loose play after taking over from Dick Williams, including an 11 inning 11-8 victory over New York. Stories recount Sherry learning from Walt Alston and shaping his coaching philosophy.
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Stingy Rams hold strong as Raiders win 23 14
Oakland wins 23 to 14 in an exhibition game as left guard Gene Upshaw notes the win means little, while James Harris goes 11 of 18 for 161 yards and two TDs. Ken Stabler-kicker details include Keno passing 6 for 12 for 86 yards in the first half.
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Jones vows 30 wins despite tough start in NL showdown
Jones remains confident he can win 30 games this season though his record stands at 11 or more starts left. Jerry Grote’s seventh inning double produced New York’s lone run as Jon Matlack outpitched Jones for his 13th win. Padres manager John McNamara was ejected after a call at third.
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Fillol Loses To Vilas As Bomb Threat Scare Hits Canadian Open
Chilean Jaime Fillol, the fourth seed, loses to Guillermo Vilas in a semifinal 6-3 7-6 at the Canadian Open. A bomb threat targeting Fillol prompts Toronto police to escort him, his wife, and two children from the venue after the match.
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Richards Back in Orange Open Second Round
Transsexual Dr. Renee Richards did not play in the Sunday match but is set for a second round at the Tennis Week Open at the Orange Lawn Club in South Orange New Jersey. Richards, formerly Dr. Richard Raskind, won her Saturday opener 6-0 6-2 over Cathy Beene as the crowd and reporters watched the event. Florence Guedy, ranked No. 4 in a new Women's Tennis Association event in Harrison, commented that the scene reflects American openness and possible changes in other countries.
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Pico's softball team takes second in Santa Maria Invitational
Pico's Sporting Goods of Lompoc entered the Santa Maria Invitational with an apparent title in reach. They won four games to stay undefeated before an upset by Looking Glass, losing the final 10-5 after a 11-7 semifinal win, settling for runner up. Other Pico's results included Jack-In-The-Box 3 Pico's 18 Wilbekawes 2 Pico's 9 Crown Jewelers 5 and Pico's 9 Beach Electric 1.
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