Turnbull Upsets Wade to Reach U.S. Open Semifinals
Twelfth seed Wendy Turnbull stunned Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade 6 2 6 1 at Forest Hills to advance to the U S Open semifinals where she will meet Martina Navratilova. Navratilova defeated Mima Jausovic 6 4 6 1 in the earlier match on Stadium court.
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Lakers sign Ernie DiGregorio to multi year deal
In INGLEWOOD California the Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Ernie DiGregorio a former Providence star on a multi year contract The guard known for playmaking replaces expendable Buffalo Braves players and will focus on feeding Kareem Abdul Jabbar Cazzie Russell and Jamaal Wilkes DiGregorio holds a career assist record and a high free throw percentage while Buffalo shed him after acquiring Nate Archibald from the Nets
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The George Foster deal a trade that paid off
Cincinnati reports the 1971 trade sending George Foster to the Reds for Vern Geishert and Frank Duffy altered team fortunes Foster climbed to 46th homer as Cincinnati lost to San Francisco 6 3 dropping 12 5 games behind the Dodgers Foster set Reds right handed hit record and drew praise from Willie McCovey while Mario Soto notched his fifth loss in seven decisions
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Comeback wins highlight baseball action across leagues
Multiple games feature late drama. Dave Lemanczyk holds off the Red Sox as Roy Howell homers for Toronto. Thurman Munson drives in the winning run in the 10th for New York over Cleveland after a Rivers two-run single in the ninth. Other games include Orioles over Tigers, Royals over Mariners, White Sox over Athletics, and Rangers over Twins with key homers and late-inning scoring.
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Dodgers Clinch Margin With 5-2 Win Over Braves
Ron Cey hit two homers as the Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2, extending their NL West lead over the Reds to 12 games with 23 to play and shrinking the magic number to 11. Dusty Baker also homered, and Dennis Lewallyn earned his first major league win in four relief innings.
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Barbecue at Huyck Stadium Supports Lompoc Football
A Saturday barbecue at Huyck Stadium to aid Lompoc High football travel costs will start at 11 a.m. It is hosted by the Lompoc Elks Lodge and offers chicken and ribs for 2.50 dollars. The event aligns with the Lompoc Paso Robles scrimmage kicking off at 2 p.m. at the same venue.
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Bonds Stolen Base Headache As Angels Beat Brewers 4 1
Bobby Bonds was hit on the head while stealing second as the Angels defeated Milwaukee 4 to 1. Don Baylor drove in a homer and a double, Paul Hartzell pitched a five hitter, and Dave Kingman debuted at first base with two doubles. Bonds left for hospital, later cleared, scoring on a misplay that allowed a run.
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Wadkins Plays B C Open Despite Rest Offer
Lanny Wadkins, 27, passes a rare rest week to compete in the B C Open at En Joie Golf Club. He recalls the support that helped him recover from gall bladder and stomach issues, has wins this year, and is joined by other major champions in a 12,000+ crowd event with Bob Hope and Bishop Francis Harrison in attendance.
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Barnes Granted Release For Pistons 1977 78 Season Start
Marvin Barnes to be released October 14 from Rhode Island prison after five months of a one year probation violation sentence. He can rejoin the Detroit Pistons before the season opener October 18 against the New York Nets in Detroit. The Parole Board denied an earlier September 16 release. Pistons GM Bob Kauffman expressed disappointment but welcomed the October date.
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