Reds Split Twinbill as Giants Top Reds 7 4 in Opener
Vida Blue pitched to support a young Giants lineup to edge the Reds 7-4 in the first game of a twin bill. Mike Lum belted a two run homer, Bill Bonham and Doug Bair combined for a 2 1 win. Willie McCovey hit his 503rd career homer in the second inning, Darrell Evans added an eighth inning double that supplied decisive runs. The win kept San Francisco three games ahead in the NL West while Sparky Anderson noted the pennant race remains tight. The Dodgers won to stay within striking distance of Houston in the NL West race.
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Borg pursues third Wimbledon title as Navratilova wins ladies final
Borg moves toward a third consecutive Wimbledon crown after a semifinal win over Tom Okker, facing Jimmy Connors who beat him in last year’s final. Navratilova defeats Chris Evert 2 6 4 7 5 in a tense final to claim the women’s title and prize of 30,780 dollars.
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Hisle powers Brewers past Guidry in 6-0 win
Milwaukee batter Larry Hisle belted two homers with four RBIs as Mike Caldwell allowed four hits over six innings, delivering a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees. Guidry drop in form despite a 13-1 league-leading record. Caldwell praised for keeping balls on the ground and strong infield defense.
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Knothole Standings Report From City Leagues
League results feature OMINOR Perkin s 16 and Jaycees 14, Bad News Bears 13, Legion 218 4, Noon Optimists 7, Agee 3, Barons 12, DAV 131 7, Ratliffe 7, Elks 257 2, Chargers 9, Warriors 4, Cardinals 1, Exchange Club Dillman s 11, Northway Inn 6, Maj Joe RB4 KofP3 PK Midd 12, Triasco 0, Sports Bowl 2, Legion 218 A MINOR mi First Nail 15, PCA S ED Morgan 3, Roger s 2.
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Dusty Baker Powers Dodgers Past Astros In 7-4 Win
Baker delivered a double in the second inning a run-scoring single in the fifth a two run homer that broke a tie and an RBI single in the ninth as Los Angeles beat Houston 7-4 trimming San Francisco’s division lead.
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NBA reshapes for next season with Braves move and Celtics swap
The NBA board approved three major changes including Buffalo Braves relocating to San Diego, an ownership swap with the Boston Celtics, and realignment that places San Diego in the Pacific Division and moves Washington to the Atlantic. A blockbuster trade sent Knight Barnes and Archibald to Boston for Washington Kunnert and Williams. The fate of Red Auerbach and Sidney Wicks’ destinations remained unsettled as Brown pursues his interest in Auerbach.
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Baseball and NFL trades and signings across teams
Buckner activated by Cubs after being on the disabled list. Meol optioned to Wichita, Laendestoy claimed from the Dodgers. Williams and Tucker signed by OWACor—. Collett retires with Colts. Pritchard traded to Raiders for future pick. Bethea Blackwell Randall Johannson signed by Cowboys. Bebout signed by Seahawks. Playfair signed by Sabres. Geoffrion five year deal with Nordiques.
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