Broken bat homer lifts Twins to first in AL West
Larry Histe drove in five runs with a broken bat homer and a double as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 7-6 to reclaim first place in the AL West. Lyman Bostock added a solo shot in the eighth, while Ralph Garr homered for Chicago but was erased on the bases.
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Oliver
Willie Stargell
Montreal
Tony Perez
Larry Parrish
Dodgers Runner Bill Russell Slides Safely Into Home
Bill Russell of the Dodgers slides for home as Reds catcher Johnny Bench squares up for a tag. The close play keeps Dodgers within reach in a tense game at the plate.
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Evert Edges Austin in Tough Wimbledon Showdown
At Wimbledon on center court, defending champ Chris Evert endured a psychological test against 14-year-old Tracy Austin, prevailing 6-1 6-1 as fans watched intense rallies and the era of new talent begin to redefine women’s tennis. Evert displayed warmth off court, guiding Austin on court etiquette and sharing a moment of sportsmanship after the match.
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Seaver's Reds Debut Ends in Loss at Riverfront
Tom Seaver finally pitched for the Cincinnati Reds in Riverfront Stadium but lost 3-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Seaver allowed seven hits and all three Dodgers runs over eight innings while Steve Garvey and Rick Monday supplied key early offense. The game followed several NL results with the Pirates, Astros, Braves, and Cardinals posting wins in extra innings or late rallies.
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Pro Sports Roster Moves and Weekend Scores Mixed
Baseball and football player moves across the majors and minors include Orioles reshaping bullpen with Holdsworth and Chevez, Red Sox recalling Aviles and Coleman while sending Baker to Pawtucket, Angels placing Nolan on 21 day list, Mariners signing Andecan, Cardinals placing Denny on 21 day. Green Bay Parkers sign Middleton Gofourth Ran dolph and Sheppard Stidham. Cardinals trade Durem to San Diego for a 1978 tenth round pick. Nuggets sign Dorsey, Aeros sign Campbell and Ruskowski, Rowdies sign Boris Brandon. Saturday results show Burlington’s 12 5 win over Wisconsin Rapids in 11 innings, plus several minor league games and rainouts.
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Howard Stidham
Clarence Durem
Sen Diego Chargers
NHL proposal ends three days of talks on merger
The NHL proposed a 1977-78 merger with the WHA after three days of meetings. WHA would form a six-team division under NHL umbrella with interlocking playoff format. Several cities tipped as new teams include Quebec New England Cincinnati Edmonton Houston Winnipeg Birmingham discussed.
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Baseball matchups slate across NL and AL today
National League and American League games listed for today include Montreal at Pittsburgh with Brown vs Kison, New York at Chicago with Zochry vs Burris, Los Angeles at Cincinnati with Sutton vs Fryman, San Francisco at Houston with Barr and McGlothen, San Diego at Atlanta with Shirley vs Messersmith, Philadelphia at St. Louis with Cannon vs Forsch. Sunday games feature Montreal at Pittsburgh, Los Angeles at Cincinnati, San Diego at Atlanta, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, San Francisco at Houston.
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North shares Western Open lead as injuries ease
Andy North, facing muscle spasms and nightly traction, posted a two under par 70 to reach five under 139 and share the Western Open lead with Tom Watson after two rounds at Butler National. Watson added a 69 to go with 70, while Gary McCard was one stroke back at 140.
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