Candy Man Shuts Dodgers No-Hitter In Pittsburgh
John Candelaria pitched a 2-0 no-hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Candy Night at Three Rivers Stadium. The win ended LA’s six game slide as Oliver and Parker made key plays and the Pirates celebrated with towels and candy bars along the clubhouse path.
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Foster Could Be NL MVP Pulse For Reds With Four MVPs?
Jerry Nardiello notes George Foster's standout season for the Cincinnati Reds as he contends for the National League MVP. Foster's durability and power place him among top contenders while raising the possibility of four Reds MVPs on one club, a scenario never seen. The piece credits Reds scouts and resilience of Foster, who rose from a Giants rejection to key contributor. It also questions who the Reds gave up to acquire him and how that decision shaped the season's outlook.
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Player nets $3330 with final chip at Los Angeles Open
Gary Player of South Africa closed his first American appearance of 1976 by posting a second straight 67 at the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open. His chip from off the green on the 18th hole capped the round and earned him $3,330.
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Archie Griffin Aod Impresses In Bengals Camp
Ohio State star Archie Griffin draws attention in Cincinnati Bengals rookie preseason. He rushes for 49 yards on 12 carries against Green Bay and 64 yards on five attempts versus Buffalo, scoring his first pro TD. Griffin credits faith and hard work while teammates praise his attitude and potential.
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Steelers Top Eagles 14 7 In Rain At Veterans Stadium
In a soggy preseason game the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 14 to 7 at Veterans Stadium as hurricane like rain and 41 mph winds hampered evaluation of young players. Chuck Noll said the conditions made it hard to judge talent.
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Steelers Rams Lead Reno Turf Club Season Odds
The Reno Turf Club quotes the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams as favorites to win their divisions in the AFC and NFC. Steelers listed 9 to 5, Rams 2 to 1, with Raiders and Cowboys as second choices at 13 to 5.
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Ford’s golfing items on display at USGA museum
A driver and a golf ball used by President Ford were added to the USGA museum in Far Hills New Jersey. Ford becomes the eighth U.S. president with golfing memorabilia on public display at the USGA golf house.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From The League Pages
National League East leaders Philadelphia and Cincinnati hold tight margins as Pittsburgh and Montreal trail. American League notes New York and Baltimore swing a tight race with Kansas City and Minnesota within reach amid a slate of Monday results and Tuesday games across the circuit.
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Indians place Al Ashby on 15 day DL with fractured thumb
Cleveland Indians catcher Alan Ashby was put on the 15 day disabled list after a fractured thumb suffered in a plate collision during Sunday's second game at Detroit. Rick Cerone will replace him, recalled from Toledo where he batted .249 with 10 homers and 47 RBI and made the IL All Star team.
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Argonauts Activate Anthony Davis Return From Injury
The Toronto Argonauts reinstated running back Anthony Davis to the active roster and placed fullback Doyle Orange on irrevocable waivers. Davis, a USC standout, had been on the injured list since July 10 in the preseason, under a million-dollar multiyear contract from last year. Tony Lazzeri hit 60 home runs for Salt Lake City in the 1925 Pacific Coast League season.
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Legal wrangles take joy out of game for Howsam
Cincinnati Reds President Bob Howsam laments legal and financial battles between players and owners. He avoids bidding wars for free agents like Don Gullett if demands rise, warning lawsuits and business disputes risk turning fans away from the sport he loves.
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Sawyer lauds Roberts as Hall of Fame inductee in Cooperstown
In Cooperstown Eddie Sawyer, former Phillies coach, praised Robin Roberts after Roberts and five others were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Sawyer recalled Roberts as a budding star, noting his control and low pitch counts, and reflected on Roberts career with Philadelphia, Baltimore, Houston, and Chicago.
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