One run woes haunt Fidrych in bid for 20 wins
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych known as The Bird faced a 2-1 12 inning loss to Oakland as he stayed 15-6 with a 2.08 ERA. He allowed only five hits until Gene Tenace delivered a game deciding single in the 12th.
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Solomon and Borg Set US Pro Final Duel in Brookline
Solomon faces Bjorn Borg in the final of the $125,000 U S Pro tennis championships after Solomon defeated Raul Ramirez in four sets and Borg defeated Eddie Dibbs in straight sets Borg seeks his third straight U S Pro crown with a $25 000 top prize Solomon says he must attack the net to trouble Borg while Borg vows steady patience as the final looms in Brookline Mass
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Jaworski Wins Rams Starting Job After Harris Thumb Break
Rams third year QB Ron Jaworski takes temporary starting role as Jim Harris fractures his thumb in the 31-17 exhibition win over the Bills. Harris likely out six weeks. Jaworski goes 8 of 15 for 111 yards with an 18 yard TD to Harold Jackson.
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Scramble at Santa Maria Speedway Ends in Several Injuries
A chaotic early restart at the Santa Maria Speedway Saturday night left Rick Gillis and Bob Biggs Jr. crashing into a wall while Lompoc drivers Bob Meneley Steve Oakes Bob Parsons and Ken Mauer piled in. Oakes escaped after the crash though Meneley and Biggs were injured and transported for treatment. Bob Taylor dominated the 30 lap main, earning his second win in as many tries and seventh of the season while Ace Duncan won the modified main and other locals claimed dashes and heats.
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Reds sweep Phillies end early NL title chatter
Reds finish a three game run over the Phillies to extend their NL West lead while Philadelphia contends for the league crown. Cincinnati blossomed with grit after a slow start in the series, signaling their appetite remains strong.
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Zorn Leads Seattle To First Preseason Win
Jim Zorn the free agent quarterback led Seattle to a 17-16 victory over San Diego. He passed 16 of 29 for 227 yards and threw the winning three yard TD to Ron Howard with 13 seconds left, becoming Seattle’s first QB to play an entire game.
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Graham wins American Golf Classic in Akron
Australian David Graham dominated the American Golf Classic at Firestone North, firing a 69 to finish 274 four under par for a four stroke win over Lou Graham. The victory, his third in five weeks, pushes his 1976 earnings to $154,708 as he shrugged off past sponsorship troubles and a tough start to the final round.
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Billie Jean King Leads U S to Federation Cup Win Over Australia
Billie Jean King scored maximum points as the United States defeated Australia 2-1 in the Federation Cup finals in Philadelphia. King played multiple matches in a grueling 36 hours and partnered with Rosie Casals to secure the victory and restore America’s dominance in the national team event.
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Diving signups open for Santa Barbara county meet
Applications are at the Lompoc Municipal Pool for the Santa Barbara County springboard diving championships. The meet is September 4 at 10 a.m. at Santa Ynez High School with warmups from 9 a.m. Boys and girls divisions cover 10 and under, 11 and 12, and 13 and 14. Trophies go to first place and ribbons to second through sixth.
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Allan Hancock College Women’s Basketball Tryouts Begin
Allan Hancock College announces women’s basketball tryouts starting tomorrow at 4:30 on the Hancock track. The first week focuses on conditioning, with season practice set 4:30 to 6:30, five days weekly. For information call coach Joan Edwards at 925-1023 or Joe White at 922-6966.
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