Wynn's grand slam seals 7-1 Dodger win over Reds
Sparky Anderson walked Buckner to face Jimmy Wynn who answered with a seventh inning grand slam. Don Sutton earned his sixth straight victory as the Dodgers moved two games ahead in the NL West race. Wynn's 31st homer and 105 RBIs helped LA total 7-1 over Cincinnati.
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Dick Allen quits baseball at peak of career
Chicago White Sox star Dick Allen, earning 225000 a year and leading the AL in homers, suddenly told teammates he was retiring after 11 major league seasons. He left with tears, citing no reason, while peers like Jose Cardenal and Willie Mays praised his pride and past contributions.
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Patriots sidetrack Super Bowl express
The Bills host the Raiders on Monday night after Miami’s upset loss boosted Buffalo’s playoff hopes in the AFC East. Buffalo aims to pull a one game ahead of the Dolphins, who visit next Sunday, with a similar 4-3 pre season mark.
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Miller wins World Open in four-way playoff for 60 000
Johnny Miller outlasted Jack Nicklaus and two others in a four-man playoff to claim the 60 000 first prize at the World Open in Pinehurst North Carolina. Miller moved to 316 283 in earnings for the year and needs 4 160 more to break Nicklaus all time money record.
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North over South in NL Preview
The Northern League preview pitted six teams in a two quarter format with North squads dominating the South 43 to 19. Santa Maria Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo each managed decisive wins over Lompoc Cabrillo and Righetti as coaches treated the event as a high tempo scrimmage ahead of the season opener.
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Ryan earns 20th win as Angels top White Sox 6 2
Nolan Ryan struck out seven to reach 20 wins for the second straight season and helped California beat Chicago 6-2. Williams praised Ryan as capable of a no hitter each time out, noting 337 strikeouts and five recent losses cost more wins. Ryan bought champagne for teammates but did not toast.
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Schearing wins Lompoc football contest with near perfect card
Eli Schearing of 233 Altair took first place and $25 in the Lompoc Record Football Contest after missing the Southern Cal-Arkansas game and the tie-breaker. Cecelia Bowman of Santa Maria and Donna Kesner of Orcutt shared second and third with identical 28-21 North wins and each missed two of 12.
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