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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1978
Page
10
Jim Bibby spun a six hitter to blank the league leading San Francisco Giants 3–0, opening a three run rally with a third inning RBI single. Reggie Smith slugged a three run homer for the Cardinals in a 11–6 Dodgers win.
Kansas City rookie Clint Hurdle powered a 9-0 shutout of Boston, driving in six and homering, while Paul Splittorff scattered six hits for his 11th win. Dennis Kersley took the loss as Boston’s AL East lead narrowed to seven. The Royals extended their win streak to seven and led the West, with Hurdle’s relatives in attendance.
Inductees to the Trapshoot Hall of Fame include the late Punkin Flock of Lake Wales Florida a 10 time All American shooter posthumously honored alongside Morris Clark of Woodbury Connecticut and brothers Ralph and Rock Jenkins of Orleans Indiana. Clark will attend the ceremony.
Pete Rose started the scoring with a first pitch single, extending his hitting streak to 34 games, and Cincinnati’s offense erupted with six runs in the sixth to beat Montreal 10 3. Mike La Coss, in his first major league start, earned the win with help from Pedro Borbon as Dan Driessen homered and Rose drove in another via a bases loaded hit by pitch. Starter Grimsley took the loss as Ken Griffey and Dave Concepcion contributed for the Reds.
Chicago White Sox plot a Reggie Jackson welcome as Yankees visit for a game after his five day suspension. Fans will receive candy bars bearing his name, following a similar promotion at Yankee Stadium, with Bill Veeck framing Jackson as a box office focal point and a rival target for fan passion.
American League Indians name Jerry Waring ticket manager and promote Gary Gray while Sandy Riomer moves to the 2 day disabled list. National League Cardinals buy Wayne Garrett. Giants call up Greg Minton and send Vic Harri to the minors. Colts trade Raymond Chester for Mike Siani. Oilers retire Mike Weger and release several veterans. Chiefs waive multiple players. Saints cut several veterans and retire Gary Hrivnak. Eagles acquire Rick Engies. Chargers waive several players. Sabres sign Terry Martin. Southwest Conference names Tom Turbiville as assistant information director.
Teams include Cincinnati at Montreal and Pittsburgh at San Francisco with pitchers Schatreder and Montetusco. Houston faces Philadelphia deipmia Lerch while Atlanta meets New York Hausman, St Louis visits Los Angeles Jonn, and Chicago 9 visits San Diego Rasmussen. 4A
Jack Nicklaus shot 64 to open a three stroke lead after 36 holes of the Philadelphia Golf Classic, matching the course record with a 130 total. Ben Crenshaw sits second at 133 after a 66, while Fuzzy Zoeller and Miller Barber are tied for third at 134.
Greg Page, two time AAU heavyweight boxing champion, announced he is turning professional at 19. He left Louisville Central High School in May and said amateurs can no longer advance him. Promoter Bob Arum floated Page for a first pro fight on the Muhammad Ali Leon Spinks card September 15 in New Orleans.
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