Bizarre Triple Play Ends Orioles Rally in KC Loss
Orioles win 7-6 over Royals on a bizarre bases loaded triple play as Mark Belanger saved the game with two outs in the ninth. Earl Weaver and Brooks Robinson commented that it was “just another triple play” after Baltimore snapped a three-game skid and extended its AL lead.
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Earl Weaver
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore
Orioles
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Royals
John Wathan
Pat Kelly
al Cowens
Mark Belanger
Kelly
Fred Patek
Dave Nelson
Robinson
Doug DeCinces
New York Yankees
Lee May
Billy Smith
Doug Bird
Ross Grimsley
Hal McRae
Patek
Nelson
Whitey Herzog
Nathan
Herzog
Tye
Legionnaires roll to 7 3 debut win over New Haven
Mexico's American Legion baseball team finally started the 1977 season with a 7 3 victory at New Haven. Tom Spurrier led the attack with three hits including a lead off fifth inning triple. Greg Miller earned the win with seven strong innings and nine strikeouts as David Shrader and Craig Palmer contributed two hits each. The Legionnaires open District 8 play with a 5 30 p.m. doubleheader at Fulton weather permitting and host Columbia Sunday. Blues near sale of team arena.
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Cy Young
Baltimore Orioles
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Cleveland
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Jim Kern
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Young
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Clitherc
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Fulton
Columbia
Stewart's Cage Camp At Academy Returns This Summer
One hundred fifty basketball players will arrive Sunday for a week long Norm Stewart Basketball Camp at the Missouri Military Academy campus. It is the fourth consecutive year MMA hosts the Stewart program and includes a girls camp on August 14 and a boys camp August 7 to 13 with over 200 participants expected.
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Missouri Military Academy
Stewart
Missouri University
Trio Set To Challenge Brigham Young In Track
Brigham Young led after seven events at the 56th NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Champaign with 17 points. Washington State UTEP and Arizona State chased, led by Kenyans in the 10,000 meters and hopes in the steeplechase and sprints. Friday's results included Henry Rono Joshua Kimeto Sampson Kimombwa and Harvey Glance among winners.
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UTEP
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Kimeto
Kimombwa
James Brewster
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Brian Worden
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Earl Bell
Wilson Waigwa
Svein Walvik
Greg Joy
Munyala
Herman Frazier
Tony Darden
Rick Walker
Sun Devils
Kyle Arney
Ralph Haynie
Jay Pushkin
Keith Gardenkraus
James Barry
Henry
Baseball Scoreboard Shows Mixed Results Across Leagues
A sprawling scoreboard lists MLB, minor, and amateur results with teams such as Chicago, Philadelphia, Montreal, St. Louis, and San Diego. Friday and Saturday games feature numerous non league and exhibition matchups with noted pitchers Carlton Spinoga Hume and Krukow. The page also includes standings, forthcoming schedules, and youth league scores including the Khoury League divisions.
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Pitts
Louis
Phila
Montreal
York
West Los Ang
Cine
S Diego
Houston
Atlanta
San Francisco
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
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San Diego
Los Angeles
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Spinoga
Krukow
Reuss
Andular
Hume
Curtis
P. Niekro
Forsch
Bahnsen
Owchinko
Rhoden
Unfamiliar Spectacle In Paris at Roland Garros semis
Paris fans witness a rare European-free semifinals at the French Open with four men in contention. Brian Gottfried faces Phil Dent as Raul Ramirez meets Guillermo Vilas while record books note the absence of Europeans since 1965. Ramirez and Gottfried won the doubles, underscoring their top doubles status as the event heads to Sunday finals. Florenta Mihai and Mima Jansovec, two rising East European contenders, reach the women’s final with Mihai defeating Janet Newberry in the semifinals.
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Atlantic
Brian Gottfried
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Roland Garros
Gottfried
Phil Dent
Australia
Raul Ramirez
Mexico
Guillermo Vilas
Argentina
Fred Stolle
U.S
Tony Trabert
Ramirez
Jan Kodes
Czechoslovakia
Wojtek Fibak
Poland
Florenta Mihai
Romania
Mima Jansovec
Yugoslavia
Ms. Mihai
Janet Newberry
la Jolla
Calif
Tigers win 26 to 9 as other games postponed
Tigers defeated the Bulls 26 to 9 while other games were postponed until Sunday due to junior high graduation. In the NBA Playoffs, Portland beat Philadelphia 110 to 104 on Friday and leads the series 3-2. If needed, Sunday’s game is Portland at Philadelphia and Wednesday’s game is Portland at Philadelphia.
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Bulls
Portland
Philadelphia
NFL and other league roster moves in brief
Los Angeles Rams sign Wendall Tyler and name Ben Agajanian part time kicking coach. Philadelphia Eagles sign Art Green at running back. Washington Redskins sign Mike Bragg as Hunter. Orioles recall Andres Mora from Rochester and option Larry Harlow to Rochester. Tampa Bay Rowdies announce Eddie Firmani resignation as head coach. Vancouver Canucks sign Derek Possee. Princeton University names Jim Higgins head hockey coach.
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Ben Agajanian
Philadelphia Eagles
Art Green
Washington Redskins
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Hunter
Baltimore Orioles
Andres Mora
Rochester
Larry Harlow
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Eddie Firmani
Vancouver Whitecaps
Derek Possee
England
Rogers Stifles Cards as Expos Nudge To 2-0 Lead
Steve Rogers pitched a one run allowed gem firing 10 strikeouts as Montreal beat St. Louis 2-0. Mike Tyson’s grounder was the only hit off Rogers through three. Parrish his sixth homer. Rasmussen left after eighth as Expos improve behind a strong start. Padres Dodgers game features Winfield 11th inning homer.
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Steve Rogers
Mike Tyson
Rogers
Montreal Expos
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Padres
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Houston Astros
Rogera
Dave Cash
Ellis Valentine
St. Louis
Eric Rasmussen
Larry Parrish
Parrish
Olympic Stadium
Rasmussen
Padres
Dodgers
Dave Winfield
San Diego
Los Angeles
Blazers One Win From NBA Title In Ramsay's Debut
The Portland Trail Blazers moved within one victory of the NBA championship after a 110-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 3-2 series lead. Bobby Gross starred with 25 points, while Lionel Hollins and Johnny Davis contributed solid support and Bill Walton dominated inside with 14 points and 24 rebounds. Julius Erving led Philadelphia with 37 points as Portland seeks a title on their home floor Sunday.
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Ragamuffins
National Basketball Association
Jack Ramsay
CBS
Blazermania
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Sixers
George McGinnis
Joe
Jellybean" Bryant
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Erving
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Johnny Davis
Twardzik
Bill Walton
Fromlander
Sonne
Kemper Leaders Don’t Feel Secure At Open Lead Tie
CHARLOTTE AP The halfway leaders George Archer and Barney Thompson tied at 137 seven under par as Tom Weiskopf Chi Chi Rodriguez one back. Weiskopf said he’s starting to play up to his ability while Thompson, nearing exit from tour, rolled in a 12 foot birdie to join Archer.
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N.C
George Archer
Barney Thompson
Tom Weiskopf
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Weiskopf
Kemper
Thompson
Archer
Saints See Light Despite Twin Losses
Centralia Saints, carrying a 0-4 mark, showed fight in a doubleheader at Jefferson City, losing 4-0 and 8-7 in Ban Johnson League action. The Saints rallied in game two but fell short, with key late hits from Dan Hagan and Bobby Johnson. Centralia hosts Tipton Sunday at 8 p.m. in a home game.
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Centralia Saints
Steve Hagan
Missouri
Saints
Gregg Kaiser
Centralia
Bill Stephens
Drew Smiley
Calvin Luckett
Mike Bramman
Kimball Salisbury
Rod Knepp
Smiley
H. C. Russell
Larry Lewis
Stephens
Knepp
Dan Hagan
Bobby Johnson
Tipton
Stars edge Hawaii 1-0 in overtime NASL action
Denny Vaninger scored at 1 53 of overtime giving St Louis Stars a 1 0 win over Hawaii Friday night. Hawaii outshot 19 to 7 but failed to beat keeper John Jackson who made five saves. St Louis improves to 4 7 while Hawaii falls to 6 7. Kodella had Hawaii's best chance with a foot save by Jackson. Trost hit the post for St Louis early in the second half.
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Tom Hall
Kansas City Royals
Royals
Hall
Omaha
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Denny Vaninger
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Stars
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Cruz demands everyday role or trade with Cardinals
St Louis rookie Hector Cruz says he will be traded if not in the lineup daily. He cites his 13 homers and 71 RBIs as rookie league highs, and notes his .203 average this season after a .228 prior year. Manager Vern Rapp explains juggling six outfielders to ride the hot hand.
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Hector Cruz
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cruz
Vern Rapp
Rapp
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