Yankees Narrow A.L. Playoff Path With 10-1 Win
The New York Yankees beat Oakland 10-1 to extend their run to seven wins in eight after the All Star break. Thurman Munson led with four hits and five RBIs including a ninth inning homer, while Catfish Hunter earned his 12th win.
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Baseball Results and Schedule From Wednesday’s Games
Scores show Chicago defeating Detroit 4-1 and 1-0 in two games, Cleveland topping California 6-2, New York routing Oakland 10-1, and multiple other matchups. Probable pitchers listed for Oakland, New York, Detroit, Chicago, California, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Boston, Minnesota, Baltimore, Texas with game times. Next day slate includes Kansas City at Oakland and several intercity matchups across the majors.
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Weiskopf vows to bring Tom Terrific to Windsor Open
Tom Weiskopf pledges to shed Terrible Tom in favor of Tom Terrific as the Canadian Open starts in Windsor. He recalls a playoff with Jack Nicklaus at Royal Montreal last year and admits frustration from a dry spell. After a 74 at the Westchester Classic, he stormed off midround in the PGA event.
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City Softball Open Scores Big Victory For Scoreboard
Jim Clesson drove in 5 runs with a triple and single as Scoreboard beat City Softball Open 12 to 5. Trini Chavoya and Scott Ostler each doubled and singled, while Jim Lazani added 2 hits. Chuck Thompson Stan Varvel and Rick Taylor had 2 hits apiece for Scoreboard.
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Rod & Gun Wind Takes Break
Local ocean fishing remains steady at Santa Barbara Sea Landing with daily rockfish trips to Point Sal and salmon runs two to three times weekly subject to reservations. Lake Cachuma catfishing fades while bass, bluegill, and red ear bite remains steady. Lopez Lake sees widespread activity with bass drawing most anglers.
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Kaat earns 245th win as Phillies top Padres in eight
Jim Kaat, 37, won his 10th game of the season to reach career 245, allowing seven hits and one run in eight innings for the Phillies in a 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Tommy Hutton hit a three run homer, Jay Johnstone added three hits, and Gene Garber earned the save.
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Earle Combs Dies at 77 Former Yankee Hall of Famer
Hall of Famer Earle Combs of Pebworth Kentucky died at 77. The Yankees standout led the league in 1927 with 231 hits 23 triples while batting .356 and scoring 137 runs. He earned Hall of Fame entry in 1970 by Veterans Committee vote.
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NBA to study settlement of sticky suit
NBA to study a proposed settlement that would clear the way for a merger with the ABA. Commissioner Larry OBrien said the plan would be presented to the Board of Governors for approval and could gain court approval and signings with ABA expansion teams in days.
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