Schmidt drives Phillies past Expos for fifth straight lead
Mike Schmidt drove in four runs with two homers as Philadelphia beat Montreal 7-2, lifting their division lead to five games. Steve Carlton earned his 17th win while Gene Garber shut out the Expos over the final three innings. Tom Seaver fanned 12 in a five hitter for his 13th win.
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Royals slip as lead over A's trimmed to four games
White Sox beat the Royals in a split doubleheader 5-4 and 4-3, dropping Kansas City’s AL West lead over Oakland to four games. Whitey Herzog urged his club to play harder as multiple starting pitchers went down and Chicago benefited from late-inning rallies.
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Simpson Returns Brings Bright Spots in Bills Loss to Dolphins
O J Simpson sparked the Bills with flashes after returning Sunday but Miami controlled the game 30 21. Griese Moore and Yepremian led Miami while Braxton injury limited Buffalo and Ferguson connected twice to Holland and once to Moore for three TDs.
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Jaworski Out Six Weeks With Shoulder Break
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ron Jaworski will wear a shoulder immobilizer and be out about six weeks after X rays confirmed a break in his throwing shoulder from Sunday's game with Atlanta. Coach Chuck Knox said Jaworski’s injury is a serious blow while noting James Harris may return or remain sidelined with a preseason thumb injury as the Rams prepare for Minnesota.
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Mota Drives Dodgers to Split With Braves in Dodger Stadium Return
Manny Mota batted in two runs with his 11th pinch hit of the season lifting Los Angeles to a 4 3 win over Atlanta and a doubleheader split after a 5 1 loss. Attendance fell to 6559 the Dodgers lowest since 1962. Reggie Smith and Ron Cey faced personal and athletic strain as Rick Rhoden earned his 12th win.
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Bum Phillips Revives Oilers With Beer Busts And 3-2 Defense
Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips blends football and camaraderie in a revival season. The 53-year-old leader hosts weekly beer busts and domino games after practice while implementing a radical 3-2 defense with Curley Culp at nose tackle. Key players Elvin Bethea Dan Pastorini Billy Johnson praise the mood shift from 1-13 seasons to a 10-4 revival.
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Bum) Phillips
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