Reds suffer seventh straight loss as Anderson contract is extended
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson faces a 9-8 defeat to St. Louis after his extension is announced. The Reds squandered a late lead as Ted Simmons and Cesar Geronimo fueled the Cardinals with 13 extra hits. Pete Rose added his 2,881st hit opposite Jack Billingham in a tough loss.
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Sparky Anderson avoids salary talk after Reds extension
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson, disappointed with the team’s 48 45 start, says he did not seek a raise and plans to continue under a two year extension. He believes president Bob Howsam offered the deal to ease pressure, and notes his long tenure would surpass Bill McKechnie’s record.
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Journal Sports Desk Urges Deadline Discipline and Cooperation
Jerry Nardiello urges consistent deadlines for sports submissions and explains the Journal sports department’s mission to fit in local news within space and time limits. He lists submission times, favors written reports, and appeals for collaboration to improve coverage and avoid late stories.
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Rose eyes Musial mark as he tops NL hitters
Pete Rose, 36, became the most prolific switch hitter in baseball history with his 2,881st safety against the St. Louis Cardinals, tying and moving past Frankie Frisch on the all time list. He spoke of remaining enthusiastic and in condition for several years while recognizing Musial's NL scoring record.
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Baseball Standings and Monday Results Highlight Tight Race
Standings show Chicago and Houston near top with Montreal and San Diego mid pack. Monday results Chicago beat Houston 9 7 Pittsburgh defeated Atlanta 4 2 St Louis 9 Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia 6 San Diego edged Montreal 4 3 in 12 innings then Montreal at San Francisco game noted with listed pitchers.
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Fidrych Placed on 21 Day Disabled List
Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych nicknamed The Bird is on a 21 day disabled list with tendonitis in his right arm. The move retroactive to July 20 keeps him out until at least August 9 after he tested the arm in the bullpen and the pain persisted.
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Lemon credits luck as Sox rally overwhelms Red Sox in Boston
Chicago manager Bob Lemon said the White Sox were fortunate after a late surge in Boston. Eric Soderholm Jim Spencer and Brian Downing homered, helping an 8-7 comeback win at Fenway Park despite an early 6-1 deficit.
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Tunney Defeats Heeney To Defend Heavyweight Title
On this date in 1928 Gene Tunney retained the heavyweight crown with a knockout over New Zealander Tom Heeney at Yankee Stadium. The 15 round bout ended in the 11th when the referee stopped the fight as Heeney could not continue. Tunney won the title in 1926 by defeating Jack Dempsey.
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