Pirates move into NL East lead after doubleheader sweep
Pirates sweep San Diego in a Sunday doubleheader to move a half game ahead of St. Louis in the NL East. Al Oliver and Richie Zisk sparked a 29th win in 41 games as Pittsburgh racked 26 hits.
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Miller ends slump with Westchester Classic victory
Johnny Miller ends a three-year slump by winning the Westchester Classic with a 72-hole record 269, 19 under par. Weiskopf and Bies finish second and third as Miller credits caddie Andy Martinez and predicts another win in Atlanta, citing exceptional putting.
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Blacks' exclusion from Managers Club a compliment in disguise
New York officials argue that the lack of Black managers in major league baseball reflects hiring incompetence by owners and general managers. The column highlights Walter Alston of the Dodgers as a rare exception and criticizes turnover, noting Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley’s success and popularity.
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Borg stages dramatic comeback to reach US Pro final
In Brookline, Bjorn Borg rallied from a 2-0 sets deficit to defeat Jan Kodes in a five set thriller 7-6 6-0 1-6 2-6 7-6 after a 3 hour 15 minute match. He advances to face Tom Okker who beat Guillermo Vilas for the final.
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Rudi presses for bigger deal after grand slam
Oakland star Joe Rudi argues for a raise despite a strong season, boosting his batting average to .293 with five RBIs including a grand slam against the Red Sox, as he seeks arbitration next year to improve Finley’s payroll.
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Baseball standings and results from the weekend games
United Press International reports results from Saturdays and Sundays baseball games across the majors. Key scores include Cincinnati 6 Montreal 4 and New York 1 Atlanta 0 on Sunday, with notable clashes such as Pittsburgh 4 San Diego 1 in 12 innings and Los Angeles 9 St Louis 3. Probable pitchers and AL standings are listed for context.
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Lompoc Judo Club Takes Third at Local Invitational
The Lompoc American Legion Judo Dojo hosted an invitational at Lompoc High with 114 competitors. Lompoc placed third as Hollywood YMCA won. Notables: Tina Greenlee first in Shonen division and promoted to Green Belt. Willie Cannon won Senior White Belt and promoted to Brown Belt. John ONeill second in Yonen with promotion to Green Belt. Other Lompoc athletes earned points and promotions, while local belts demonstrated Nage-No-Kate techniques.
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El Segundo Seizes Babe Ruth World Series Title
El Segundo won the 13 to 15 year old Babe Ruth World Series title yesterday. The team had earlier eliminated Lompoc from title contention in the Pacific Southwest Regionals and again climbed from the losers bracket to take two wins and the world championship.
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Haynie secures fifth LPGA win of year at National Jewish Open
Sandra Haynie captured the $5,000 first prize with a three under 213 total at Golden Colorado. She birdied the 17th and 18th to finish in a tie for lead after 54 holes and win by one stroke over Jan Kazmierski and Jo Ann Carner.
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