Murcer to meet Kuhn over greaseball remark
New York Yankees center fielder Bobby Murcer is summoned by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to discuss Murcer’s accusation that the commissioner lacks the nerve to stop pitcher Gaylord Perry from throwing the greaseball. A Kuhn spokesman said Murcer was asked to come in Friday to discuss the situation.
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Lompoc Record Introduces Deke Houlgate Racing Column
The Lompoc Record debuts syndicated columnist Deke Houlgate who covers motor racing with bold claims and insider insights. He predicted the Ontario Motor Speedway collapse before construction and has reported on betting legalization at drag races and car sabotage in major venues.
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Chewing gum shocker rocks Can-Am rally at Mosport
In a controversial Can-Am race at Mosport Charlie Kemp won amid talk of safety gaps. The release cited chewing gum and tape patching a fuel cell as a fix, prompting calls for better fuel-cell design and protection to prevent fiery crashes.
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Borg and Taylor Reach Wimbledon Round of Sixteen
Bjorn Borg, 17, defeats Karl Meiler in five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 as Roger Taylor also advances by beating Jiri Hrebec. Rosemary Casals struggles but advances to the last 32 with a 6 3 6 4 win. Kerry Melville and others join the 32 in sunny, crowded grounds amid a large crowd and ATP boycott context. Local baseball action opens in Santa Maria with the Indians Invitational tournament featuring Lompoc teams.
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Santo Torre duel for NL All-Star hot corner
Ron Santo of the Cubs and Joe Torre of the Cardinals fight for the starting third base spot as fans pick the All-Star third baseman. Santo drove in four and scored twice in a Cubs win over Montreal and homered to tie a suspended game. Torre, seven time All-Star, homered and hit for the cycle in a 15-4 Cardinals rout of Pittsburgh. Simmons drove in five for Pittsburgh.
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Phillies split twin bill as Mets slip past Phillies 7 6
The Phillies lost the opener 7 6 after taking the second game 7 1 against the Mets. Mike Schmidt drove in five runs with two homers, including a second grand slam this year, and Mike Wallace debuted with a complete game for Philadelphia.
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Clyde Debuts With Rangers Wins Wild Five Inning Start
Texas rookie David Clyde, 18, drew a record crowd of 35,698 and earned the win as the Rangers edged the Twins 4 3 in his big league debut. He walked seven in five innings, allowed one hit, a two run homer by Mike Adams, and left after 112 pitches.
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Harvard freshmen chase mold of glass eating legends
A Harvard sophomore fullback Jay Bennett sparks a campus fad by chewing light bulbs in imitation of Tim Rossovich famed for glass eating and fire breathing. The piece recaps Rossovich's stunts and public spectacles including transformer acts, beer-bottle openings, and a flaming party incident.
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