Major League Leaders Update From National and American Leagues
United Press International lists top performers in batting home runs and RBIs. Highlighted names include Griffey Cin Burragh s Lopes and Monday for NL and Rice Baylor Thompson and Thomas for AL. Pitching notes feature Guidry Torrez Tanana and others with ERAs and strikeout leaders.
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Umpire pay tops list as ex-players shun officiating
The piece notes Bill Kunkel as the lone former big leaguer working as a major league umpire, with salaries from 16500 to 40000 plus per diem expenses and travel, plus strong insurance and pension plans. It also covers Madlock switching to second base, NFL draft takes, Bilko’s handedness, and high school dunking. Murray Olderman directs readers to mail in questions.
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Argentina Favored to Reach World Cup Final Pairing
The article describes a high stakes setup for World Cup knockout rounds with Italy versus Holland in Group A and Argentina needing a two goal margin over Peru to clinch a Latin American spot if Brazil beats Poland. It notes Holland’s late comeback against West Germany and Italy's morale worries while listing key players such as Dirk Hanninga and early goals by Rudiger Abramczik.
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Izzo Wins First Feature At Grundy County Speedway
Tony Izzo of Bridgeview earned his first late model feature win at Grundy County Speedway on Friday, narrowly defeating Lee Schuler of Lockport while Ray Young of Dalton blew an engine on the 22nd lap. Spinatola of Ottawa dominated street stock, claiming the 15 lap feature by nearly a half lap, earning his third Grundy win in five starts in 1978, and also winning the trophy dash with an 18.49 second track record. Jim Taylor of Coal City topped Spinazola in the fast heat.
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Gardner Wins Grundy County Legion Tournament
Gardner defeated Coal City 5 to 4 to clinch the Grundy County American Legion tournament. Gardner will advance to the district tournament in Oswego on July 15. Trailing 4-3 in the seventh, Gardner sparked a two run rally led by Joe Lestina and Mike Jenkins. Roger Crossman drove in the tying and go ahead runs with a squeeze bunt and a ground out. Charlie Kolotka earned the win in relief of Mike Burns. Tony Manietta took the loss.
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Opdyke Edges Minooka In Openers Then Drops Doubleheader
Morris Opdyke wins 8-7 in the first game of a doubleheader as Greg Lager drives in the winning run on a steal attempt misplay. Bill Van Cleave 3-4 with 3 RBI. Bob White wins in relief. Pat McGinnis loses. Second game goes to Minooka 14-2 as Doug Stafford goes 4-4 with a 2-run homer and Rob Frye 3-3 with a homer. Lager takes the loss. Minooka 9-5 overall. Opdyke to face Homer AC. Morris Moose travel to Minooka.
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