Durocher Fired By Cubs After Turbulent Chicago Tenure
Wrigley dismissed Leo Durocher amid media pressure and fan turmoil at Chicago, ending a controversial era. Durocher, 66, faced scrutiny over public relations and on-field results, with critics noting his tense relationship with the press as a factor in the team’s decline.
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Namath Fights for Jets Contract as Duane Thomas Traded
Jets star Namath negotiates a contract before the dress conference as the team plans a major update. Cowboys trade Duane Thomas to the Chargers for Billy Parks and Mike Montgomery in a high profile move.
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Penn names Orova associate coach of freshmen crew
Stephen Orova former head rowing coach at Boston University was named associate coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He will be primarily responsible for the freshmen crew and joins Penn staff today.
Lolich Wins 18th This Season as Tigers Top Red Sox
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich works all nine innings against Boston in Detroit and delivers a 5-2 victory. He adds a rare hit in three at bats while maintaining his reputation as a pitcher with a weak batting average.
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Ryan’s Brutal Night Ends With Pickoff Run Loss
Nolan Ryan dominated the Royals with 11 strikeouts and a near no hitter until Amos Otis stole home on a wild pickoff, costing California a 1-0 defeat. Vida Blue and Mickey Lolich also won for Oakland and Detroit respectively as the pennant race tightens.
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International Flavor Highlights Highland Fling Four-Ball
Gaylord Burrows of Uganda teams with Robert Ewing III for a two day 36 hole medal match at West Monroe Highlands Fork Country. Burrows studies at Eastern Illinois University and pursues golf as he excels in other sports. Twelve teams can enter the 64 team field with a Thursday 5 p.m. August 3 qualifying score.
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Reading begins strong with 12 inning win over Quebec City
Major League baseball scores list Reading defeating Quebec City 5 to 0 in 12 innings. Other league results include Three Rivers 6 Elmira 5 and Sherbrooke 5 Pawtucket 3 with multiple minor league games noted.
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Ruston's Juniors Defeat Miller's Remain Unbeaten
Ruston's Contractors beat Miller's Drillers 5 to 3 in the American Legion North Louisiana tournament. Randy Huffman, Ricky Russell and Rodney Howard combined on a five hitter, with David Tinsley driving in the winning run in the seventh. Miller's exits the tourney after the loss.
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Talbert Named U S Open Chairman at Forest Hills
Billy Talbert will again serve as tournament chairman and director of the U. S. Open tennis championships at Forest Hills New York from August 30 through September 10.
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