All-Stars Eager to Prove Talent in 40th All-Star Game
The College All-Stars meet the Miami Dolphins in Chicago to open the NFL exhibition season. Coach John McKay limits workouts while the Dolphins, fresh from training camp under Don Shula, aim to extend pro dominance. The Hall of Fame game follows in Canton as New England faces San Francisco.
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Reds Pitching Woes Meet Designated Hitter Debate
Cincinnati Reds staff shows a weak batting average with 17 hits in 232 at bats while refusing the AL designated hitter rule. Bosses Bob Howsam and Sparky Anderson defend pitchers hitting in key spots, amid growing minor league adoption of the DH. Also notes Rose could contend for a third NL batting title.
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Expos rookie tosses one hitter to beat Phillies
Steve Rogers the Expos right-hander from Missouri pitched a one-hitter in a 4-0 victory over the Phillies in game one of a doubleheader. Jose Pagan grounded a ball down the third base line for the lone hit in the fifth inning.
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Fairbanks Debuts in Hall of Fame Game for Patriots
In Canton Ohio the New England Patriots face the San Francisco 49ers in the Hall of Fame preseason clash. Chuck Fairbanks, the rookie coach, says a tough test against top competition will reveal his team’s true players as Hall of Fame ceremonies honor Jim Parker Raymond Berry and Joe Schmidt.
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Aaron steals base as Rose dominates Reds Braves split twin bill
Hank Aaron stole his first base of the season and scored the go ahead run in the nightcap as Atlanta beat Cincinnati 6 4 after losing 5 3 in the opener. Pete Rose went 5 for 5 in the second game to boost his July average to .410 for the month and to 0.332 on the season. Fred Norman shut out the Braves through six innings in the nightcap before bullpen help preserved the win.
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Rangers Sweep Angels In Doubleheader Victory Show
Texas Rangers soar from last place with 7-1 and 8-0 wins over the California Angels. Jim Bibby shines in the opener while rookie David Clyde tosses seven shutout innings in game two. Jeff Burroughs belts the first grand slam in Rangers history.
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Baseball Standings and Recent Games Across Leagues
National League East standings show St Louis atop the division with a 54 41 record, followed by Chicago and Pittsburgh. Montreal and Philadelphia trail. West features Los Angeles leading at 64 37, with Cincinnati and San Francisco close behind. American League standings have New York leading at 58 44, with Baltimore and Boston nearby. Detroit and Milwaukee mid-pack. Thursday and Friday results include Montreal over Philadelphia, Chicago sweeping Pittsburgh, St Louis beating New York, and Los Angeles defeating Houston. Multiple scheduled games list key pitchers and matchups across leagues.
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