Orioles stay alive in A L East
Orioles win 5-2 over Blue Jays as Jim Palmer pitches seven-hitter to move 18-11 and near 20-win season. Murray and Dauer homer as Baltimore trims gap to three games behind the Yankees who were rained out.
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United Press International
Baltimore Orioles
Jim Palmer
Ken Singleton
Eddie Murray
Rich Dauer
Toronto Blue Jays
Palmer
Murray
Reggie Jackson
Yankees
Dauer
Bobby Grich
Orioles
New York Yankees
Boston
Royals
Twins
Hal McRae
George Brett
Paul Splittorff
White Sox
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Steve Stone
Tigers
Indians
John Wackenfuss
Lance Parrish
Jason Thompson
Detroit
Brewers
Mariners
Jim Slaton
Milwaukee
Sal Bando
Pirates suffer second loss in water polo season
Santa Ynez clings to Los Padres title, but two losses to start the season raise doubts. The Pirates fell 10-5 to San Luis, with senior Tom Hamilton scoring four and freshman Jeff Wilson adding the other goal as coach Ian McPherson notes the youth on the squad.
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San Luis
Ian McPherson
Tom Hamilton
Jeff Wilson
Dodgers Clinch NL West Behind Sweet Victory
Dodgers beat the Giants 3-1 to clinch the NL West as Tommy Lasorda guides a strong team effort. Steve Garvey and Rick Monday praised Lasorda while John pitched 8 2 3 innings for his 19th win and a Cy Young bid. Monday homered in Candlestick Park to seal the title and prepare for the championship series against Philadelphia.
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Tim McCarver
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Bill Robinson
John Candelaria
Astros
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Ed Herrmann
Art Howe
Joe Niekro
Cesar Cedeno
Willie Montanez
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Youth Football League Prepares for Opening Day
With opening day set for October 1 players in the Youth Football League work on conditioning from neck and leg workouts to balance drills. The pancake breakfast marking the season was moved to October 1 and tickets sold for September 24 will be honored then.
Giants rehiring Altobelli for 1978 season
San Francisco announces manager Joe Altobelli and his coaching staff will return for the 1978 National League season. Co-owner Bob Lurie praised Altobelli’s work in 1977 despite a fourth place finish in the NL West. Coaches Jim Davenport Tom Haller and Herm Starrette also slated to return. one additional coach will be hired.
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Tom Haller
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Pico's Edges Tag's For Open League Softball Title
Pico's defeated Tag's 13 9 to win the Open League Championship at Thompson Park Softball Diamond. Samaniego hit two homers for Tag's while Pico's surged early on Breen Wise Battle and Ray homers. Battle added a homer for Pico's as the game swung with each inning until Pico's pulled away 13 9.
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Warriors open camp without Gus Williams in San Jose
The Golden State Warriors begin training camp in San Jose with Gus Williams absent after the third year option on his contract was ruled invalid. Coach Al Attles questions his move, as rookies and veterans fill a 20-man camp including Rickey Green and several newcomers.
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John Hummer
Princeton
Neil Jurgensen
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Europe
Ricky Marsh
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Underdogs shine in Cabrillo and Lompoc football showdowns
The piece praises Cabrillo and Lompoc for upset energy against Inglewood and Vista. It highlights Cabrillo’s smart preparation, power from Inglewood’s lineup, and key plays including multiple near-misses and a standout option run. It notes Hancock College’s opener loss to Taft and offers playoff predictions for baseball.
Orantes scores win in SoCal tennis
In Los Angeles the $100,000 Southern California Open opens with upsets and comebacks. Manuel Orantes, 28, seeded second, rallied to defeat Terry Moor 4-6 6-3 6-3 after switching racquets. Tom Gorman upset Dick Stockton 7-6 6-4. John McEnroe, 18, beat Frew McMillan 6-2 6-4 in straight sets. Olmedo, 40, returned to pro tennis and upset Scott Carnahan before losing to McEnroe.
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Tom Gorman
Alex Olmedo
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Scott Carnahan
Fullerton
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Terry Moor
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