Parker powers Pirates past Cubs with five hits and homer
Dave Parker went five for five with a homer as Pittsburgh beat Chicago 9-5 in a key NL East tilt. Milner added a second grand slam, Don Robinson earned win, while Milton Milner’s run stood as Cubs’ loss despite Johnson’s late homer. Umpire Joe West ejected Pirates manager Chuck Tanner after a disputed call at the plate.
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West
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Rick Reuschel
Dave Rader
Rader
Reuschel
Don Robinson
Cubs
Dave Johnson
Herman Franks
Hurdle learns to hit for contact in Royals win
Royals battered the White Sox 10-4 as rookie Clint Hurdle collected four singles and learned to focus on hitting the ball hard rather than chasing home runs. Paul Splittorff earned his 13th win with Marty Pattin closing, and Hal McRae added an 11th homer. Al Cowens, A L Washington, Pete LaCock and others contributed to an 18-hit attack.
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A.L. Washington
al Cowens
Hal McRae
Baseball Leaders Lead With Batting and Pitching Highlights
United Press International lists top National and American League leaders in batting home runs runs batted in stolen bases pitching wins and ERAs based on the season through late period play. Names include Rose Whitfield Madlock Clark and Burraghs among batters, and Guidry Ryan Niekro and Blue among pitchers.
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Burraghs
Rose Cin
Whitfield SF
Madlock SF
Clark SF
BowaPhil
Parker Pit
Valatine Mil
Cruz Hou
ABH Pet. Carew Min
Oliver Tex
Brett KC
Rice Bos
Lynn Bos
Roberts Sea
Piniella NY
Munson NY
Bell Cle
Yaz Bos
Foster
Cin and Luzinski
Phil
Smith
Dawson
Mil
Valentine
Rice
Bos
Hisle
Thomas
Baylor
Cal
Murray
Ball
Thompson
Del
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Clark
Garvey
Winfield
Montanez
Staub
Det
Thornton
Clev
Blue
Niekro
Rogers
Mdl
John
Grimsley
Guidry
Caldwell
Tanana
Flanagan
Balt
Gale
Eckersley
Torrez
Sorensen
Splittorff
Palmer
Regers
Vuckovich
St.l
Swan
Jones
Matlack
Tex
Keough
Oak
Richard
Hou
Seaver
Montefusco
Ryan
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Underwood
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Bears place five on waivers including two defensive backs
Chicago Bears waived four defensive players and a kicker on Tuesday. John Andrews defensive end Mike Martin linebacker Orlando Nelson tight end Phil Meyer safety Tony DiRienzo free agent kicker were all placed on waivers.
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Chicago Bears
John Andrews
Mike Martin
Orlando Nelson
Phil Meyer
Tony DiRien
Bears' Newsome retires after eight NFL seasons
CHICAGO UPI Billy Newsome defensive end and eight year veteran retires after starting every game for the Chicago Bears last season following a trade with Buffalo. Newsome began his pro career with the Baltimore Colts as a 1970 fifth round pick from Grambling. In other news Neal Armstrong says either Mike Phipps or Vince Evans will start at quarterback Saturday against St Louis at Soldier Field.
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Baltimore Colts
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Neal Armstrong
Mike Phipps
Vince Evans
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Soldier Field
Broncos Lose Jensen For 1978 With Knee Injury
Denver Broncos announce fullback Jim Jensen will miss the 1978 season after sustaining a knee injury in last weeks game against the Houston Oilers. The injury ends his bid for a starting role as Denver updates their lineup outlook.
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Denver Broncos
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hockey and football free agents and waivers Tuesday
Detroit signed free agent goaltender Rogie Vachon after he opted out of Los Angeles. St Louis acquired wings Bob Murdoch and Harvey Bennett from Minnesota. Chicago announced retirements and waivers across several positions. Jets waived three veterans and hired Joe Haering as coach. Los Angeles placed Sonny Collins on retirement list and waived several players. St Louis named Leon McLaughlin special assistant coach and signed Andre Herrera. San Francisco released Willie McGee and Tony Cline. Seattle signed Barrett Paige. Boston signed free agent center Joe Pace after he exercised option with Washington.
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Detroit
Rogie Vachon
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Bob Murdoch
Harvey Bennett
Minnesota
Chicago
Billy Newsome
John Andrews
Mike Martin
Orlando Nelson
Phil Meyer
Tony DiRienzo
Kansas City
Tom Wickert
Larry Dixon
Greg Anderson
Aaron Ball
John Patterson
New York Jets
Billy Hardee
al Burton
Leon McLaughlin
Andre Herrera
San Francisco
Willie McGee
Tony Cline
Seattle
Barrett Paige
Boston
Joe Pace
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