Yaz Leads Red Sox Against Rangers in AL East Rivalry
Boston rides Carl Yastrzemski's hot bat and Fred Lynn's power as the Red Sox beat Texas 7 5 to extend their AL East lead to four and a half games. Lynn drove in four, Yastrzemski went 5 for 5, while Rico Petrocelli added three hits. The duo in front of Yastrzemski, Lynn and Rice, help spark a seven game win streak.
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Lompoc Girls Reach Semi Finals in Van Nuys Tourney
The Lompoc Merchants won two games to stay alive in the Southern California State USA Girl's Fast Pitch Tournament in Van Nuys. Dick Jeffers Senior Division squad bounced back from an early defeat to secure a semi final berth next weekend.
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Reds and Pirates surge to lead at All-Star break
The Reds extend their win streak to 10 with a 5-3 victory over the Mets, opening a 1 1/2 game lead in the NL West, while the Pirates lose 7-5 to the Padres but hold a six game edge in the East as the Astros defeat the Phillies.
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Watson Wins 104th British Open In Rainy Playoff
Tom Watson captured the 104th British Open at Carnoustie after a rain soaked 18 hole playoff over Jack Newton. Watson finished nine under par 279 with a 71 while Newton shot 72. He earned $16,500 and gifted the trophy to his wife choosing the gesture as a belated anniversary present.
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Lompoc Babe Ruth 13s eliminated after weekend losses
Lompoc 13-year-old All-Stars were eliminated from further play after a 15-0 win over San Luis Obispo No 2 highlighted by Roger Falcone’s homer and Paul Huyck’s one hitter. They then fell 8-7 in 8 innings to San Luis Obispo No 1 as Randy Glaze doubled and David Beltran Arroyo Grande won the title 11-6 over SLO No 1.
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Kuhn set for re election as baseball commissioner this week
Bowing to the All Star game, the baseball commissioner Bow ie Kuhn is expected to be re elected after Wednesday. He faces opposition from Charlie Finley and some club owners over pay but has two strong advantages a $96 million TV deal and a lack of viable replacement. Finley may oppose despite his influence.
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