Oakland A's widen AL West lead with Yankees win
Oakland A's boosted their AL West margin with a victory over the New York Yankees. Reports suggest a clubhouse flare up earlier, including fired-up feelings toward owner Charlie Finley, but the team then refocused on maintaining their dynasty and extending the division lead.
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Foolish Pleasure backs out then stays for Travers Stakes
In Saratoga, Foolish Pleasure trainer LeRoy Tolley announced the colt would run in the Travers Stakes then later indicated a change of plan. Owner John Greer called to confirm the horse would start with Jorge Velazquez aboard, amid tensions over racing secretary Kam Noe's dismissal and Tolley’s protest. The Kentucky Derby winner seeks Travers glory to push earnings past $1 million as a major test among top 3-year-olds.
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Anderson Retires After Nine Years
Veteran tailback Donny Anderson announces retirement at 32 after nine NFL seasons with the Packers and later stints with St Louis and Miami. He plans to return to real estate and insurance in Dallas after a career totaling 4,896 rushing yards, 41 rushing TDs, 2,548 receiving yards, and 14 TDs.
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Norton Faces Title Shot After Fifth Round KO
Ken Norton defeated Jose Garcia by technical knockout at 1:52 of the fifth round in St. Paul, moving toward a potential bout with the Manila winner of Ali and Frazier. Norton dominated, scoring knockdowns in rounds three and four to avenge a prior loss while Garcia faded on the ropes. In an earlier prelim, Scott Ledoux drew Scrap Tron Johnson in eleven rounds.
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