Sparky Anderson Disturbs Braves On Reds Victory
Sparky Anderson laments pitching criticism after Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in Atlanta. Santo Alcala earned his ninth win with a seven hitter aided by George Foster’s eighth inning two run single. Foster and Alcala starred as Niekro struggled, while the Reds maintained a strong NL West lead.
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Russians Take Medal Lead In Olympic Fight For Gold
At Montreal the Soviet Union surged to the top of the medal table with 13 golds, 16 silvers and 9 bronzes as the United States struggle continued. Russia swept gymnastics and basketball while American swimmers brace for a comeback, led by John Hencken and David Wilkie in a pivotal 200 meter butterfly showdown.
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Unser's 11th inning homer shocks Mets in Montreal
Del Unser who swapped from the Mets to Montreal last week returned to haunt his former club with a solo homer in the 11th inning at Jarry Park. The blast off Skip Lockwood gave Montreal a 3-2 win over New York as 11,134 fans roared.
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McGee Low Qualifier at State Insurance Event
Middletown golfer Mike McGee shot one under par 71 to lead the Inde pendent Insurance Agents State Qualifier and advance to the national event in Reston Virginia August 13 to 17. Oxford's Mark Allenspach and Springfield's Jeff Goettman also qualified.
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Baseball Standings And Results From The National And American Leagues
National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 62 wins and 28 losses, followed by Pittsburgh and New York. Chicago and Montreal trail, with St Louis and others further behind. American League leaders include New York and Baltimore, with Cleveland, Detroit, Boston nearby. Friday results include Philadelphia 11 Pittsburgh 1 and Montreal 3 New York 2. Additional games and Saturday matchups list key pitchers and scheduled doubleheaders across both leagues.
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Frolicking fans end All-Stars game in bizarre finish
In Chicago, heavy rain triggered chaos at Soldier Field forcing a stoppage with 1:22 left in the third quarter as Steelers led 24–0. Fans poured onto the turf, toppled goalposts, while Pittsburgh’s defense and special teams held the All-Stars in check.
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New Angel boss aims to please
Anaheim AP report says Norm Sherry is the new California Angels manager after Dick Williams was fired by owner Gene Autry. The trio Autry Red Patterson and Harry Dalton said the team could not reach its potential with Williams in command and cited rising tensions including a clash with Bill Melton. Patterson added the choice focused on players already with the club and in the farm system and noted Sherry’s five years with the minors and his ability to relate to the players.
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