Phillies sweep Cubs as Ruthven wins with strong relief
Philadelphia rests on a 4-1 victory over Chicago behind Dick Ruthven five-hitter with nine strikeouts. Del Unser and Willie Montanez drive key runs, as Philadelphias pitching staff, led by Ruthven, secures a third straight win over the Cubs and tightens pursuit of the division leader. Ozark notes 10-game winners Carltons resurgence.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlight Busy Friday
American League East leaders Baltimore New York and Detroit post wins while Boston and Cleveland slip. The schedule lists key Friday games including MaN doubleheaders and weekend rotations across eight venues with matchups featuring McNally Lolich Parker Johnson and several win probabilities.
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Royals sweep Sox to take AL West lead over A's
Kansas City beat Chicago 3-1 at White Sox Park to extend a five game streak and move one game ahead of Oakland in the AL West. Dick Rago earned the win before Gene Garber saved his 10th. Luis Alvarado tripled and Ed Herrmann drove in the lone Sox run.
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Feeney's Liquors dominate Berens Real in 14 Inch Softball
Denny Neary pitched a three hit shutout as Feeney's Liquors routed Berens Realty 7-0 for its ninth straight win in the 14 inch softball league. Feeney's totaled 16 hits led by Bob Kitterman with three and Tom Enger, Jay Heap, Todd Johnson with two each. Berens' Gonzalez Wardinski and Eddy collected the visitors' only hits. Neary earned the win while Mike Prindiville took the loss. Feeney's to meet The Tavern at the Fairgrounds on Sunday.
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Major League Leaders National League Batting and More
Highlights include NL batting leader Rose of Cincinnati at .337 with 149 hits and teammate Watson at .328. Bonds and Rose top runs with 93 and 80. Bench leads RBI with 81 for Cincinnati. notable pitchers not listed. Stargell and Evans tie for home runs with 31. Morgan leads stolen bases with 41. Mayberry and Jackson pace other stats with 85 RBI and 24 homers respectively.
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Congress Eyes Permanent Ban on Football Televised Blackouts
Congress may ban televised blackouts of home NFL games sold out, with Rep. Torbert H. Macdonald signaling a permanent ban and timing it for the next season. Hearings resume after recess, featuring NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle and others from baseball and NBC, amid mixed views on the impact of such legislation.
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National Football League
Bowie Kuhn
Walter Kennedy
National Basketball Association
Carl Lindemann Jr
Mazon Wins No Hitter in 8-0 Victory
Michael Jenkins pitched a no hitter for Mazon to beat South Wilmington 8-0 in Little League. He struck out 17 and walked three while Jerry Starks led at the plate with two doubles and a single. Olson added a three run double in the third. Finn took the loss. Mazon carries an 8-0 record into the Opdyke tournament next week.
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