LaCock Delivers Winning Run As Cubs Sweep Cards
Pete LaCock drove in the decisive run with a two out single in the tenth, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 2 1 victory over the St Louis Cardinals and a three game series sweep. LaCock earlier drove in the first Cubs run after Jerry Morales ended John Denny's bid for a no hitter.
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Lauda in Critical Condition After German Grand Prix Crash
World champion driver Niki Lauda remained in critical condition at Mannheim Medical Hospital after a three car wreck at the Nuerburgring. Doctors fought to keep his breathing open amid lung damage from inhaled steam gas and smoke. Simultaneously, Briton James Hunt won the race as Lauda faced life threatening injuries and potential surgery in coming days.
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National League scoreboard and weekly results
The National League scores and results through Saturday and Sunday include Philadelphia at New York, Chicago at St. Louis, San Diego at Atlanta, and Montreal at Pittsburgh with Sunday games such as Philadelphia 7 4 and New York, Chicago 2 1 in 10 innings, plus Cincinnati 5 San Francisco and Houston 6 Atlanta 0. Monday and Tuesday matchups feature Philadelphia Chicago, St. Louis Pittsburgh, Montreal New York, and Cincinnati San Francisco with Houston Los Angeles on the slate.
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Texas Bats Come Alive Against KC
Texas Rangers exploded for eight runs on 14 hits to topple the Kansas City Royals 8-4. Gene Clines and Toby Harrah fueled the attack with multiple RBI hits while Frank Lucchesi praised the club's timely hitting after a rough stretch. Royals pitcher Andy Hassler took the loss as Kansas City dropped to a season tally reflecting injuries and struggles.
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NFL Exhibition Results From Saturday and Sunday
AP reports Saturday results include Baltimore 21 Cleveland 0 and Detroit 20 Buffalo 17. Cincinnati 23 Green Bay 17 and Oakland 17 Dallas 14. Chicago 15 Denver 14. San Francisco 27 Seattle 20 and New England 13 New York Giants 7 in OT. Monday features Houston at Kansas City.
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Olympics End With Ceremony Amid Controversy in Montreal
The 1978 Summer Olympics closed amid political wrangling and criticism of the Olympic spirit. The Soviet Union accused Canada of kidnapping a diver, while critics like Monique Berlioux said the soul of the Games had faded. The United States finished with 34 golds, East Germany led overall, and new records in track and field highlighted a Games seen as a battleground of global tensions.
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Centralia Closes With Near Sweep
Centralia Saints finish season strong with a weekend split and two wins over Hannibal in a doubleheader. Kim Chism stars on mound and at plate aiding 9-5 and 4-3 victories while six Saints earn all star nods for East Division game.
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