Ex-mates rough up Perry in Texas debut with Rangers
Gaylord Perry faced his former Cleveland teammates in his first start for the Texas Rangers after being traded last Friday. Boog Powell’s two-run double capped Cleveland’s 5-1 early offense as Dineen impressed in his Yankee outfield debut while Catfish Hunter’s four-hitter powered New York to a 3-0 win over Chicago. Other AL results piled up with Boston, Minnesota, and California/Milwaukee games, plus a rainout in Oakland-Detroit.
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Dodgers slump as Luzinski powers Phillies to win
The Dodgers lost 4-3 to the Phillies with Luzinski hitting his 13th homer of the season. Marshall showed top form but allowed the decisive eighth inning homer as Los Angeles extended its skid and fell 3 1/2 games behind Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Longhorns End 25-Year Drought With CWS Title
Texas, ranked No. 2, won the College World Series 5-1 over South Carolina to claim its first title in 25 years as Richard Wortham pitched a four-hitter. Coach Cliff Gustafson's squad felt confident after Southern Cal failed to qualify for the tournament.
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Longhorns Ride Wortham to National Title Triumph
Texas claimed the national title as Wortham led a pitching spark in a series of three straight victories after a loss to Arizona State. Gustafson praised Wortham, noting nine players drafted or set to sign, with hopes to rebuild a strong rotation for next year.
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South Carolina Captain Falls In Texas Title Game
South Carolina loses 2-0 at home as Texas pitcher Wortham dominates. Hank Small homered for SC, but Texas advances in double elimination. Reichenbach drives in two runs, Moreland and Pyka contribute, while Earl Bass takes the loss after two days rest. South Carolina finishes 51-6, with coach Bobby Richardson praising Texas.
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Keith Moreland
Garry Pyka
Bobby Richardson
Earl Bass
Marl
Richardson
Shoemaker Suspended After Hollywood Oaks Upset
Bill Shoemaker enjoyed a weekend high with two wins including the $83,150 Hollywood Oaks aboard Nicosia later facing a five race suspension for careless riding in the sixth race. Century's Envoy interference on the first turn triggered the penalty, costing him the ride on Stardust Mel in the $150,000 Hollywood Gold Cup next Saturday.
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NCAA meeting to hear proposals to save money
Kansas City AP report outlines NCAA plans to cut costs in intercollegiate athletics. Proposals include caps on football coaching staffs, limited off campus contacts, a single national signing date, revised grants in aid, and tighter travel and practice rules across football basketball and hockey.
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Mapco holds off Burke's Metal in Open league thriller
Mapco defeated Burke's Metal 10 to 7 at Kent Stein Park after a late fifth and sixth inning rally by Burke's. Mapco built a 5-0 lead before Burke's answered with three runs in the fifth and four in the sixth, then Mapco answered with three in the bottom of the frame. Key hitters included Dave Hook, Bill Beik, and Wayne Fisher with two hits each for Mapco, while Rick Reifert had four straight hits for Burke's and Bob Davis added two. Winner Keith Chapman, loser Bob Andresen.
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Pepe Mangual
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Bob Andresen
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Hurlers named in Clown tilt
Muscatine Red Sox manager George Long plans to pitch Ed Sawwell against the Indianapolis Clowns, who counter with Bob Preston of Los Angeles. The Clowns are 19-5 this season and have won about 80 percent of games on tour. Advance tickets sell for 1.00 adults 0.50 students with gate prices 1.50 and 1.00. Le Mans 24 hour race ends with Jacky Ickx and Derek Bell driving a Gulf Ford leading most of the event.
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