Messersmith dominates as Dodgers blank Phillies 4 0
Dodgers ace Andy Messersmith throws a three hitter and earns his ninth win as Steve Yeager belts a two run homer. Marshall rests in bullpen with 17 relief appearances this season, while Los Angeles extends NL West lead to 10 games.
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Bob Bailey
College All Stars Back NFL Strikes In Switch To WFL Aid
College All-Star players voted to skip July 26 practice with the Miami Dolphins unless serious NFL-NFLPA talks resume. They also said they will not participate in the charity game until a contract is reached, potentially aiding the World Football League as NFL camps face disruption. Wayne Wheeler of Alabama commented on staying away until negotiations restart.
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Hargis Impresses At Niagara As Pirates Surge
Cabrillo grad Hargis nicknamed for aggressive play hits 397 through 58 at Niagara Falls Pirates in the New York Pennsylvania League. Pirates stand 10-6. Also noted: Monte Bolinger regaining form with four hits over four games including a homer and a two run double. Cabrillo basketball Congs remain undefeated in summer league with 78 45 win over Santa Maria.
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Lompoc Babe Ruth 13s Open Tourney Action
Lompoc Babe Ruth 13 year olds open a district tourney at Arroyo Grande High with Arroyo Grande No 2 and Vandenberg AFB games today. The eight team double elimination tourney leads to a Southern Section final and a July 20 21 best of three with the Northern champion at Arroyo Grande.
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Pete Martinez
Jesse Gonzales
Teddy Williams
Casey Candaele
Ken Bickmore
Jeff Dalton
Jeff Bettendorf
Gene Phillips
Craig Carter
David Aragon
Carlos Garcia
Hammer Joins ABC NFL Monday Night Team
Fred The Hammer Williamson, former NFL defensive back and actor, will join Howard Cosell and Frank Gifford on ABCs Monday Night Football, replacing Don Meredith. He signed a six figure contract for 19 telecasts including the Pro Bowl and Hall of Fame game. Williamson played for the Steelers Raiders and Chiefs and is known for his aggressive play and Hollywood career. Roone Arledge announced he was chosen from over 100 candidates.
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Hero's Welcome for Dutch Team Returns from World Cup Final
Thousands of Dutch fans greeted the team at Schiphol Airport after their World Cup final loss in Germany. About 10,000 cheered as coach Rinus Michels and players received garlands of flowers from a government official. captain Johan Cruyff noted the reception despite a second-place finish.
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Malone relative denies Clemson offers to Malone
The uncle of Moses Malone disputes a report that Clemson offered $1000 to secure his signing. He says he has not spoken to reporters and was in New York and Virginia Beach. Clemson coach Locke and NCAA were urged to investigate, but Hudgins insists no offers were made.
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Ride and Tie Marathon Sees Auburn Pair Win in Klamath Falls
In a rugged 33.5 mile course from Sprague River meadow to the Fairgrounds, Gordy Ainsley and Jim Larimer of Auburn California won Levi’s fourth annual Ride and Tie Race in 4 hours 12 minutes 45 seconds. The duo, both endurance riders, rode and ran with their horse Smoke and beat a field that included a physician taxidermist firemen professors and a minister. The event drew spectators despite the high elevation heat and dusty conditions.
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Angels fall to Orioles as Williams stays winless
In Anaheim, Dick Williams watched the Angels drop a 6-5 decision to Baltimore. The loss leaves Williams 0-8 as Angels manager, with eight straight defeats and a risk of tying the club record. Baltimore built a 5-0 first inning lead aided by Angels errors.
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Olivares Faces Utagawa In WBA Featherweight Title Duel
Mexico City's Ruben Olivares is favored to beat Japan's Zensuke Utagawa in a 15 round title bid at the Forum Inglewood. The bout, for the WBA featherweight crown vacated by Ernesto Marcel, marks Olivares and Utagawa's first shot at 126 pounds.
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