Best coach debate pits Shula over Allen in Redskins saga
Milton Richman surveys opinions on the NFL coaching elite. Don Shula is praised for consistency and excellence, while George Allen's tenure with Washington is critiqued for big signings and budget strain. Edward Bennett Williams backs Allen and a bold Super Bowl promise amid roster tensions.
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Major league leaders recap from National and American Leagues
National League top performers include Kingman and Schmidt with 32 home runs and Foster 28. Morgan 26, Monday 25, Luzinski 83 RBIs and Watson 81. American League leaders feature May and Bando tied at 23 and Nettles 23, Jackson 22, Hendrick 21. Morgan 97 RBIs leads NL in RBIs. May 90 RBIs leads AL. Stolen base leaders show Morgan 50 in NL and North 62 in AL. LeFlore 50, Campaneris 48, Baylor 45 in AL.
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Astros Aim to Tie NL Mark With Seven Straight CG Wins
The Houston Astros can tie the National League record by earning seven consecutive complete game victories as they open a three game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Astrodome. The 1968 San Francisco Giants were the last club to achieve the feat in 17 seasons.
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Strokers Top Koala Bears Behind Strong Offense
Rick Brooks drove in two runs for the Strokers as Ken Ostini and Dale Skidmore each produced two hits. Skidmore belted two triples driving in two, while Rick Fridrich added a single and a double. Joe Gay hit a solo homer and Don Scruggs added two hits with a double. Mike Eittreim earned the win. Bears' Bill Zimmerman had two hits.
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Defending champ Ridley advances in US Amateur
Defending U S Amateur champion Fred Ridley from Winter Haven Florida moved into the fourth round at Bel-Air Country Club beating Fred Cash 2 and 1. Ridley cited narrow fairways and relied on his woods while noting his improved form since last year. Other third round winners included Richard Siderowf, C Parker Moore Jr., Bill Campbell, Tony Camprager, Mike Reid, and Allan Strange.
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Santa Monica Leads In Legion World Series Opening
Santa Monica California wins 8-1 over Metairie Louisiana in the first doubleheader of the 50th American Legion World Series. Cedar Rapids Iowa also advances by beating Wilmington Manor Delaware 2-1 as Tim Leary fans 10 in the opener.
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Baseball Team Hits Frenzy With Lively Offense Across Games
In a sequence of matchups Tags-Art Fishbein led with three hits while Bruce Duncan and Scott Ostler each tied two hits and an RBI. Rocky Candaele drove in two runs as Don McIntyre added two RBIs with Duncan earning the win. Randy Wahl contributed two hits and Earnie Munoz tripled for an RBI. Ken's Mobil runner John Rupa led with three hits and two RBIs alongside Lon Alford and Mike Rivera who racked multiple hits and RBIs. Rivera pitched the victory for Ken's Mobil. NPI and other players also posted multi hit games and RBIs in the day’s action.
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Thursday and Friday baseball standings and games
Standings show San Francisco 10 New York 7 Pittsburgh 5 San Diego 0 and Los Angeles 2 Montreal 1 with 1st place twilight LA 5 Montreal 3. Friday schedule lists St Louis at Chicago 2:30 p.m. and multiple evening games including Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Cleveland with several notable pitchers and records.
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Pirates Blank Padres for Seventh Straight
Pirates extend their winning streak to seven with a 5-0 shutout of the San Diego Padres. Larry Demery tossed five solid innings, Richie Hebner drove in two runs and stole home as Pittsburgh narrows the Phillies lead to nine games while focusing on their own remaining schedule.
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Chargers host New York in preseason finale at San Diego Stadium
The San Diego Chargers and the New York Giants wrap up exhibition play in San Diego. Clint Longley is listed as a possible Chargers quarterback option though he aims to be on the field, while Dan Fouts Neal Jeffrey Starting QB for the Chargers. For the Giants Craig Morton starts with Norm Snead as a possible backup. rookie Jerry Golsteyn is on the deactivated list after an knee injury. San Diego stands 2 3 in pre season after a 17 16 loss to Seattle last weekend.
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Twins sweep Indians to tighten PCL Western race
The Tacoma Twins completed a doubleheader sweep over Spokane 1 0 and 5 4 to move within half a game of Hawaii in the Pacific Coast League Western Division. Lou Cox delivered the deciding RBI in the opener, while Tacoma rallied in the seventh to win the nightcap.
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