Angels end Vida Blue streak in 6-0 win at Anaheim
The California Angels defeated Vida Blue and the Oakland A's 6-0 at Anaheim Stadium as Blue left after five innings. Rusty Torres and Andy Etchebarren sparked the key second inning with a double and a first of the season triple. Wayne Simpson pitched five scoreless frames before leaving with a cut thumbnail, Dyar Miller earned the save, and California moved to 39-37 while staying two games over .500 for the year.
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Foster and Reuschel named Player and Pitcher of the Month
George Foster of the Cincinnati Reds earns NL Player of the Month for June after hitting .333 with nine homers and 38 RBIs in 28 games. Rick Reuschel of the Chicago Cubs is the Pitcher of the Month with a 5-0 record in eight June starts, two complete games, one shutout, and a 0.90 ERA. Noble Move wins both halves of the E H Harriman Challenge Cup at Goshen with fast times for two year olds. JoAnne Carner headlines 211-player field for the 25th US Women's Open at Hazeltine July 21-24.
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Village Hills names All Stars for 1977
Ben Payne announces 1977 Major and Senior League All Stars. Dodgers lead with five picks followed by Braves four Cards three Giants two. Names listed with alternates. Conrad Bonneau to manage WHSL Senior All Stars Tim Dawson and others named. Bob Hicks to manage the Senior All Stars.
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Foster Leads Open After Turbulent First Day At Turnberry
British pro Martin Foster shot a three under par 67 to take a one stroke lead at the 106th British Open as Jack Nicklaus Tom Watson and Lee Trevino trailed on 68. Severino Ballesteros briefly set a course record with 69 while Hale Irwin and Ben Crenshaw followed.
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UCLA Coaches Denny Crum Declines Bruins Post
UCLA publicly offered the basketball coaching job to Denny Crum who declined. Former Wooden assistant Gary Cunningham remains a candidate, saying he is still willing if UCLA Athletic Director J D Morgan offers him the post. Crum chose Louisville over UCLA, citing love for Louisville and its people, with Morgan noting no deadline for a decision and potential other candidates.
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Carlton wins 11th as Phillies cut Cubs lead
Steve Carlton pitched seven innings on one hit to earn his 11th victory as the Phillies beat the Mets 12-1. Jay Johnstone hit two homers, Mike Schmidt one and Tim McCarver a grand slam. Phillies closed within 3 1/2 games of the Cubs in the NL East.
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Orioles sweep Tigers to pull within one game of lead
Orioles prevail 2-1 and 6-5 in 12 innings against Detroit to reach midway, one game behind the AL East leaders. Ken Singleton drives in the decisive runs, while DeCinces delivers a tying two-out single in the ninth.
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Dodgers begin homestand with big lead over Reds
Los Angeles a 54-26 club tops the NL West by 10 games over Cincinnati and starts a six week home stretch with two against the Astros then four against the Padres. Ron Cey hits nine straight, Johnny Oath belted a homer, Don Sutton earned his 45th shutout as the Dodgers roll.
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Rangers owner Brad Corbett quits baseball after turmoil
New York dispatch details Brad Corbett, owner of the Texas Rangers, deciding to sell the club amid managerial upheaval and a harsh editorial. He cites personal losses, disillusion with players, and a desire for a different life after a tumultuous season. He defends his past efforts and laments press portrayal.
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