Driessen Delivers as Reds Split Dodgers Series
Dan Driessen hit a three run homer in the first inning to spark Cincinnati to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and split the four game series. The win leaves the Reds five games back in the NL West. Attendance at Dodger Stadium surpassed 200,000 for the series, pushing Dodgers home total beyond 2 million. Driessen, filling in after Tony Perez was traded to Montreal, expressed satisfaction with his early performance as a major league regular.
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Reds Manager Pa Anderson vows 1977 corrections in notes
Pa Anderson says he is documenting every mistake and fundamental lapse from the 1977 season. He intends to review the notes next spring and implement comprehensive corrections across the club.
Referee magazine praised as a rule clarity resource
The piece lauds The Referee for high quality coverage of officiating across football and basketball, noting its role as a clearinghouse for rules. It discusses NCAA and NFHS differences, calls for uniformity, and reflects on a Canton North-South All Star context and league frustrations.
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Reds clinch win as Rose tallies 2,900th hit and leads comeback
Pete Rose begins a fifth inning rally with a double for his 2900th career hit and scores on Morgan's single. Rose proclaims endurance after turning 35, aiming to surpass Stan Musial's NL hits record though content with high finishes. He notes becoming all time hits leader among switch hitters earlier this season and boasts nearly 200 hits per year across 15 seasons.
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Akron boy survives skull fracture from Carew line drive
A ten year old Akron boy was struck by a line drive from Rod Carew during a July 31 game in Cleveland. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized a week after surgery. He now has an autographed ball and a shaved head as souvenirs and may receive a wig for his birthday.
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Flying Phillies invade Cobden
The Philadelphia Phillies opened a three game lead in the NL East with a 10-5 win over Montreal. Bake McBride drove in three and Jim Kaat collected his fifth win as Steve Carlton set to face Chicago. Cesar Cedeno tallied three doubles in Houston’s 7-5 win.
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Baseball standings and upcoming games across leagues
The standings show NL East led by Chicago with 64 47, Montreal 62 55, New York 64 60. American League lists Boston 65 47, New York 62 49, Detroit 60 59. Thursday results include Houston 7 San Francisco 5, Philadelphia 10 Montreal 5, Pittsburgh 9 New York 1, Cincinnati 5 Los Angeles 4, San Diego 2 Atlanta. Friday’s schedule features Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh, Montreal at St Louis, Houston at San Diego, Atlanta at Los Angeles, Cincinnati at San Francisco.
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Red hot Bonds powers California past Red Sox ending 11 game streak
Bobby Bonds drove in four runs including his 29th homer as California beat Boston 7-3, halting the Red Sox 11 game win streak. Bonds tied for the AL lead with Jim Rice with 82 RBIs this season and has hit in 10 straight games. Don Baylor added his 17th homer for California. The Orioles and Yankees won to close the gap in the AL East.
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