Readers debate Rod Carew's chase for .400 batting average
Fans weigh in on whether Rod Carew can break Ted Williams' .400 mark. Opinions vary from strong bets he will, to doubts about aging, weather, turf, and tougher pitching. Some see high .300s or around .370 as likely, with few convinced anyone can reach 400 today.
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Palace wins city Little League American Majors title
The Pizza Palace defeated Jack-in-the-Box 8 to 3 to capture the championship. Freddy Gonzales and Jeff Hahn shared the mound win with Gonzales adding two doubles and two RBIs. Jack-in-the-Box’s Doug Juenke doubled in a losing effort.
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League Leaders Hit Home Runs and RBIs Across Leagues
National League top sluggers Burroughs Foster and Garvey lead with 20 18 and 67 RBIs respectively. Bench Cincinnatti Winfield San Diego close behind. American League Scott Rice Hisle Zisk Ra Jones top the chart with 21 18 17 16 homers and Zisk 17 RBIs. Burroughs 58 RBIs shares top RBI among leaders.
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Baseball and softball stats from a local league notes night
Leaders and stat lines from American and National Leagues list top hitters pitchers and saves. Reported figures include Ruthian batting leaders with Remy and Patek and Tanana top pitchers with Reuschel and Ryan. ERA leaders and strikeout counts follow, plus scattered game results across teams like Dodgers, Cubs, Padres and Angels with individual highlights rather than full standings.
Standings and results from Major League Baseball action
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 47 wins and 22 losses while Philadelphia follows at 39 31. St Louis and Pittsburgh suffer early setbacks as Montreal and New York trail. American League lists Boston and New York atop the division with Cleveland and Milwaukee in pursuit as several games are played and scheduled pitchers named.
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Twin 50 Lap Shows at Santa Maria Speedway Saturday
Santa Maria Speedway hosts twin 50 lap main events for Stock Cars and Super Sprints for double points and 1600 dollars in prize money. Ronnie Souza of Santa Maria drives the GX Sprint Car. Frank Burgin and Souza challenge for the Super Sprint crown. Dan Simkins leads Stock Car points with 618, Bobby Randolph 591, Bobby Payne 563. time trials start 7 p.m., first race 8 p.m.
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Ertegun to lead New York Cosmos as president
Nesuhi Ertegun of Atlantic Records announced Ahmet Ertegun will be president of the New York Cosmos. The move comes as the Cosmos seek strong leadership amid expanding club activities and branding.
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Gretel II returns for third America's Cup bid at Newport
Gretel II docked in Newport led by Gordon Ingate for a new America’s Cup challenge. Australia’s Bond entrant and Sweden’s entry were due to arrive with two French yachts, ahead of a July 12 welcome as the three foreign boats compete against the 12‑meter class.
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