Dodgers Split With Reds After Lasorda Pep Talk
Dodger manager Tom Lasorda praised a pep talk as Los Angeles split a four game series with Cincinnati. Steve Garvey powered the win with two homers and 66 RBIs leading the NL, while Dan Driessen had three hits in the opening loss. Reds aim to close the gap with seven wins in nine against LA.
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Cubs Increase Lead Over Pirates to 7 Games
Cubs beat the Mets 5-2 to push their NL East lead to seven games led by Bobby Murcer and Steve Ontiveros homers. Murcer added a sacrifice fly as rookie Mike Krukow got the win. Mets fall 17 games back.
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Pacer sets world record at Golden Bear Raceway
Warm Breeze driven by Dick Farrington set a world record 1 53 1 for one mile in 5 8 mile track pace race at Golden Bear Raceway. The Bret Hanover colt owned by Lloyd and Nancy Arnold won the $15 000 feature by 184 lengths, beating the previous mark of 1 54 1 set in Lexington.
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Browning tops region in World Putting Championship
In Columbus the World Putting Championship northern region finals saw Ray Browning of Cleveland defeat 1964 national champion Bob Williamson of Jacksonville to win the pro division. Randy Stone of Gastonia also advanced after beating Jimmy Harritos of Dothan. The event competitive field includes 1975 national champion Browning and titleholder Steve McPherson of Dallas.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
Baseball standings and results for Saturday Sunday andMonday show Chicago and New York high scorers. Key outcomes include Cincinnati Los Angeles and San Francisco among leading teams with mixed results across cities and venues.
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Twins Rally Sets 19-12 Victory Over White Sox
Glenn Adams belts a grand slam and drives in eight as the Twins set a club record with 19 runs in a high scoring win over the White Sox. Rod Carew adds six RBIs and five runs as Minnesota regains first in the AL West.
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Carew Eyes .400 Batting Mark as Twins Roll Past White Sox
Minnesota's Rod Carew batted .403 with four hits including a homer and six RBIs in a 19-12 win over Chicago. He denied pressure from .400 talk, noting a long season and possible September pace as he nears historic hit and base totals.
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