National League Tops American League in All Star Classic
The National League defeated the American League 7 to 5 at Yankee Stadium in sweltering heat. Don Sutton earned MVP honors after three scoreless innings as NL built a 5 0 lead behind homers from Joe Morgan Greg Luzinski and Steve Garvey. Sparky Anderson praised NL depth while noting no large gap in talent.
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All-Stars win 7-5 as Seaver makes return to New York
In an All-Star game at New York, Ken Singleton drove in two to spark a three-run sixth and seventh for the Americans. Tom Seaver, making his first return since the Reds trade, received a ovation but allowed three runs in relief as the Nationals held a late lead before George Scott and George Brett could rally. Palmer admitted fault after a tough assignment as Rich Gossage finished the win for the Nationals, who improved to 29-18 with one tie.
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Bratz to Play in Santa Barbara NBA Exhibition
Phoenix Suns rookie Mike Bratz is among 10 NBA rookies in an exhibition July 27 at Santa Barbara City College against a veterans team. The event, sponsored by local sports groups, features players from the Lakers, Suns, Bulls, Rockets and others with proceeds aiding city programs.
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Legal fight over Shavers Ali bout contracts at Garden
Shavers signed a $300000 contract with Madison Square Garden after a court ruling favored the Garden in a contract dispute with Top Rank. Ali had signed a May Garden deal for a Sept 20 nationally televised bout. Attorneys indicate ongoing litigation and wrangling over the final terms.
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Palmer and Sutton Star in All Star Game 1977
The American League faced a 5-0 deficit before a late rally and fell 7-5 to the National League at Yankee Stadium. Jim Palmer struggled early allowing five runs in two plus innings, while Don Sutton held the AL scoreless over three innings and earned MVP honors after a one hit, four strikeout performance.
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Lompoc Ruthers crush North Coast in 13-0 Babe Ruth win
Lompoc Ruthers drilled North Coast for 13 runs as Jeff Walters pitched a five inning two hit shutout. San Luis eliminated Vandenberg All Stars 5-3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, while Lompoc awaited the Atascadero Nipomo result to know its next opponent.
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Lompoc
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Swann sues over Atkinson hit call malicious and deliberate
Lynn Swann testified the Sept 12 1976 blow by George Atkinson was an unwarranted malicious attack causing a concussion. Coach Chuck Noll and Raiders coach John Madden described the hit as violent, while teammates framed Atkinson as dirty and prone to cheap shots. Art McNally said the act appeared deliberate to the jury.
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