Lions waive veteran defensive back Ben Davis
Multiple teams moved to sign or claim players in a flurry of baseball and football notes. Detroit placed Ben Davis on waivers while New York signed Joe Klecko to three 1-year deals. Other items include wheelchair games entries, trade rumors, and coaching updates.
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Rogers throws second straight Expos shutout over Braves
Montreal ace Steve Rogers improved to eight wins this season with a 6-0 victory over Atlanta, adding seven strikeouts for a NL leading 90. Ellis Valentine and Tony Perez provided the early offense, with Chris Speier homering in the eighth.
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Dents power rampage lifts Yanks to victory
Bucky Dent belts two homers and drives in four as the New York Yankees beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2. Mike Torrez hurls five-hitter while Roy White and Reggie Jackson hit back-to-back homers. Dent ties season high with five homers, lifting the Yankees to sole lead in the AL East. Other games feature Red Sox 14 Orioles 5 and Twins 9 Royals 8 in 10 innings.
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Campbell says hockey merger impossible
NHL president Clarence Campbell declared a WHA merger impossible while noting the league may absorb individual WHA teams in a future year. He said the expansion committee will keep meeting and the schedule may be finalized by July 1 with 18 teams expected next season.
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Dodgers win as Sutton ejected over ball tampering claims
Don Sutton of the Los Angeles Dodgers was ejected after Cubs manager Herman Franks alleged ball tampering. Umpire Bruce Froemming cited profanity as the reason, with Charlie Hough finishing the win for the Dodgers 4-2. Sutton denied the charge as Lasorda defended his pitcher.
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Grich Delivers Late Homer To Beat Blue Jays In 13
California Angels win 2 1 over Toronto Blue Jays in 13 innings as Bobby Grich hits a seventh inning homer and Dave LaRoche tosses three hitless innings after Nolan Ryan’s 19 strikeouts. Ryan carried a perfect game until Doug Ault’s sixth inning single.
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Lompoc Valley Tennis Club Teams Up For June Tournament
The Lompoc Valley Tennis Club announces a June event at Lom poc High Court with men and women singles doubles and mixed doubles. Weekend of June 18 19 begins the action and the event ends June 25 26. Sign up deadline June 13 for doubles and June 20 for singles. Entries $7 per doubles team and $5 per singles player. Contact Lance Martin or Ron Johnson for details.
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Knuckler Hough Eyes Two Decades With Dodgers
Dodgers reliever Charlie Hough envisions a lengthy career similar to Hoyt Wilhelm. At 29, he discusses pitching into his 40s while remaining effective with the knuckleball. Hough reflects on past seasons, his rise after Mike Marshall left, and his calm temperament amid team hopes for a strong NL West run.
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Lompoc Record: June 9 1977
Lompoc, California edition dated Thursday June 9 1977 reports local news and notices. Community events and city updates appear with brief notices and civic information.
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