A's Keep Insults All in the Family
Oakland Athletics star clashes and clubhouse frictions define a turbulent era as Reggie Jackson, Vida Blue, and others clash with teammates and manager Dick Williams while seeking glory in the early 1970s. The team bursts with conflict yet nets two straight titles and eyes a third.
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Babe Ruthers open 14-15 tourney vs San Luis Obispo
Lompoc 14 15 Babe Ruth All Stars begin tournament tonight at San Luis Obispo Baseball Stadium against San Luis Obispo No 1 at 7 p.m. Radio KNEZ will carry the game as the double elimination event leads to a Sunday championship and a chance to reach the state tourney in Hollister.
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Dodgers Open Crucial Set In Cincinnati Rivalry
In a pivotal NL West clash the Dodgers visit the Reds for a four game series. Sparky Anderson says Reds must win about eight of 13 remaining games to stay in contention as Los Angeles holds a sizable lead. The clubs have split the season series five meetings, with LA sweeping all five prior games.
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Connors Wins as Orantes Upset Stuns Wimbledon
Wimbledon reports Jimmy Connors, the third seed, wins his match while top challenger Orantes delivers an upset. The round advances shapes the men's singles draw at the famed tournament in England.
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Wartime basketball promise and racing birthday notes
Warriors GM plans to sign UCLA star Keith Wilkes after his film role death scene clears. Richard Petty marks 37th birthday with pole in Firecracker 400 trials. race set for Thursday with $115,000 purse. Carlton Fisk undergoes major knee surgery forcing season absence. World Cup action sees Brazil feared by Holland and Germany as round progresses. New Orleans Superdome sports events delayed by construction. San Diego Chargers rookie camp opens behind closed doors. Wimbledon ties feature Connors Casals and top seeds King Evert and Goolagong advancing despite shocks.
Williams loses return night as Angels fall to A's
A crowd of 16 405 in Anaheim watched Dick Williams debut as Angels manager end in disappointment as Oakland roared back with three eighth inning runs to beat California 5 3 Bert Campaneris and Sal Bando sparked the rally with key plays while Rollie Fingers earned the win and Nolan Ryan took the loss Williams had earlier been greeted by a standing ovation and had shown early signs of turning around a team mired in a skid
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NFL Players Strike Declared by Union Despite No Pickets
The NFL Players Association says players are officially on strike, though no picket lines appeared Monday. The union filed an unfair labor practice suit against team owners while Garvey said the strike had unanimous player approval after a Cincinnati meeting with Bengals veterans.
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Cabrillo and Righetti Varsity win in summer league play
In the Righetti League Cabrillo beat Righetti 90 to 55 with Mandy Simmons 25, Carlton Roberts 18, Brian Murphy 16 and Sampson 13 leading Cabrillo. In the Village League Cabrillo No. 1 fell 50 to 46 at Lompoc with Ed Evans 16 and Boone Simmons 12. Santa Ynez beat Cabrillo No. 2 58 to 27 as Snooks and Reggie Armstead each posted 14 for SY and Cabrillo.
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