Rams move to Anaheim sparks LA NFL team talks
Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom confirms 1980 relocation to Anaheim Stadium while leaving open the possibility of another NFL franchise in Los Angeles if the league owners decide it is beneficial. He notes attendance depends on performance and stresses the move is to Anaheim for a better deal. Anaheim council expected to approve. 27 other NFL owners to weigh in.
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Rams Move Halt Sought in $60 Million Suit
Douglas E. Patty filed a federal lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction to block the Los Angeles Rams from moving to Anaheim, claiming the NFL barred bringing a team to Orange County. The suit, filed Tuesday, values the Rams at about 20 million in 1977 to 1992 and seeks triple damages.
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State Farm Tops Shock's Tap in 11-1 Softball Rout
State Farm, now 13-2 with two losses, drilled Shock's Tap 11-1 in Morris Women's Slow Pitch at McKinley Park. Holly Butterfield went 3-3 with two doubles and four RBIs, Kay Mullaney earned the win with a homer and 3 RBIs as State Farm built a 7-0 lead by the fourth inning before the lone Shock's Tap run. Sherry Bailey took the loss while 3-4 hitters Lisa Lund and Marilyn Riley also starred. In other Tuesday play, McGrath's held off Dwight All-Star 9-8 as Debbi Johnson won it. Dairy Queen beat Robbim Upholstery 8-2 behind Maddie Fitzmaurice on the mound.
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Tri-County Pony League starts with three openers
The Tri-County Pony League Conference Tournament opens tonight at 6 p.m. with Marseilles at Odell, Morris All-Stars at Morris Moose, and Dwight at Opdyke. Top seed Minooka has a first round bye and both Saturday games are at Minooka.
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Dodgers top Cubs as Lopes homers in 3-1 win
Dodgers captain Davey Lopes belted an 11th homer of the year to power a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, with Reggie Smith adding a late RBI double. Lopes called the shot lucky while Smith said opponents fear throwing in his power zone.
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Sox edge Brewers as Proly seals save in Chicago
Chicago reliever Mike Proly earned his first major league save by pitching 3 1 3 hitless innings against Milwaukee. Francisco Barrios notched his sixth win, ending a four game drought. Don Kessinger and Bob Molinaro contributed key plays as the White Sox beat the Brewers 4 2, snapping Milwaukee’s three loss slide.
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Baseball scorelines and schedules across leagues
Results show San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 1 and Los Angeles 3 Chicago 1 among early scores. Prolific pitching matchups include LaCoss Espinosa and Knepper Niekro Ruthven Grimsley, with Pittsburgh at San Diego and New York at Houston on Thursday. East and West standings list Boston Milwaukee Baltimore New York Detroit Cleveland Toronto Minnesota Seattle Chicago and more with multiple games overnight and night.
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Pro Football and Baseball Player Moves Across Teams
United Press International reports multiple sports transactions across leagues. Chuck Litton Jackie Williams Thomas Williams Abby Daigle and Oliver Barrett waived or released by their colleges. Mark Manges rejoined the Los Angeles club after a camp exit. Carl Templer and Gary Dunn Dwight White Wentford Gaines placed on releases or injured lists. Jets waived Steve Mathieson. Stan Perzanowski called up by Minnesota while Rorie Harrison sent to Ohio farm club. Chris Knapp reinstated by California. Dennis Lewallyn called up by Los Angeles. Pat Stapleton signed as coach GM for Indianapolis WHA. Kevin Nugent added on multi year deal. James Hardy signed by New Orleans. Dick Berg resigns as Oakland GM.
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Rose breaks NL record with 38th straight hit
Pete Rose hit a left field single off Craig Swan to extend his hitting streak to 38 games, breaking Tommy Holmes’s NL mark from 1945. The crowd of 40,000 roared as Holmes congratulated Rose at first, with Rose aiming to chase Ty Cobb’s 40 and DiMaggio’s 56.
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South Wilmington Faces Gardner Dodgers in Minor League Tilt
South Wilmington hosts Gardner Dodgers at 5 30 p m in Tri-County action after a 10 0 win over Reddick Tuesday. Craig Bury struck out 16 in the shutout with two walks and a triple among two hits. Essex meets Gardner Giants at 6 p m as playoff games set for Friday at South Wilmington with third place at 6 and the championship at 8.
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Lemon: Yankees back Lemon after simple debut
George Steinbrenner congratulated Bob Lemon after the Yankees 4-0 win over Kansas City as Lemon began his New York tenure. He shuffled two lineups, praised the team’s unity, and noted Guidry’s stellar two hitless innings, marking a calm start to a turbulent managerial change.
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Stags split pair in Aurora League fast pitch
Morris Stags split Tuesday night actions in the Aurora League defeating Youngus 7 4 in game one and losing 3 2 in eight innings to Safeway in game two Rob Rader scored the winning run for Safeway in the eighth and Jack Proceton doubled to drive in the final tally Farber hit a two run double for the Stags in the sixth with Gableison delivering a two run homer for the Stags in the opener Warren Overman opened the Stags with a homer and Jack Farber added the first inning round tripper for Youngus with Dave Matteson the losing pitcherře
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Fun Runs at Minooka Start This August
Minooka hosts Fun Runs on August 7 14 and 21 at 630 PM on the elementary grounds open to the public and aimed at students eyeing cross country at Minooka Junior High. Awards go to those closest to predicted times with age based distances and relay added August 14 features a two man four mile relay and August 21 a three mile run. No entry fee and Ric Coop at 462 6030 for more details.
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