Pirates Rally Ends Streak as Attitude War Heats Up
Pittsburgh Pirates, led by Joe L. Brown's public rebuke of attitude issues, roll past the St. Louis Cardinals 13 to 2 after a seven-game skid. John Candelaria and Tony Pena echoed frustration, while rookie Joe Orsulak and captain Bill Madlock debated team mood and accountability.
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New Castle Night Salutes Chuck Tanner at Pirates Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates host New Castle Night at Three Rivers Stadium on July 10 to honor hometown baseball figure Chuck Tanner. Lawrence County fans can buy $14 box seat tickets with bus transport, giveaways, and a chance to meet Tanner, as chamber organizers push for strong hometown turnout.
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New Castle Night loses steam amid Tanner support concerns
Kayleen's Korner backs event as only four buses and 17 tickets sold at seven dollars each. Last year 11 buses and numerous individuals attended, with 21 buses the year before. With Chuck Tanner and GNCCC facing dwindling fan support, talk grows that Pittsburgh may sever ties and this could be the last New Castle Night. Fans recall Tanner's community efforts and wonder if locals should rally now.
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Orioles fire Altobelli as skid hits five
Orioles remove manager Joe Altobelli after a 6-2 loss to the Tigers. Sparky Anderson praised his friend and noted Altobelli’s past success. Baltimore’s winter signings Fred Lynn Lee Lacy and Donrase failed to stop the slide as Earl Weaver eyed a comeback.
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Orioles slump continues as AL Roundup notes losses
The Orioles dropped their fifth straight, part of six losses in seven games, while Perry credits improved play and killer instinct. Highlights from around the league include Kansas City 3 Oakland 2 in 14 innings and Toronto 3 New York 2 in 10 innings.
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Tanner wins in debut for White Sox over Mariners
Bruce Tanner, son of Pirates manager Chuck Tanner, pitched 6 1 3 innings in his major league debut to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6 3 win over Seattle in Seattle. He allowed seven hits with three strikeouts and two walks. Bob James earned the save as Chicago swept the three game series.
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Gomez named WBA boxer of the month in Caracas
Wilfredo Gomez, who earned the WBA junior lightweight title last month in Puerto Rico after defeating Rocky Lockridge, has been named the WBA boxer of the month in Caracas.
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Astros rally past Padres to close in on division lead
The Houston Astros rebounded from a 9-1 loss to San Diego to win 3-2 and 10 hits by two pitchers, Mike Scott and Nolan Ryan, edging the Padres and trimming the gap to 2 1/2 games atop the NL West. Doran drove in key runs as Garner scored on an error, while Ryan surpassed 3,966 career strikeouts. Elsewhere, Braves Mahler tossed a complete game in Atlanta, Palmer blanked Montreal, and the Mets edged Philadelphia in 11 innings. Rangers option Wright and call up Chris Welsh to the Oklahoma City farm club.
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