Walk strengthens Phillies rotation as rookie shines
The Phillies beat the Padres 5-1 as rookie Bob Walk pitched five strong innings and improves to 2-0 with a 7.50 ERA. Manager Dallas Green praised Walk's growing control and calm, while injuries to Christenson and Espinosa keep the rotation reshuffled and keys the call-up from Oklahoma City. Lerrin LaGrow earned the save, and Philadelphia benefits from timely hitting including Willie Montanez and Tim Flannery errors aiding three unearned runs. The Padres slump to 1-8 on the trip as they head into a 14-game homestand against the Mets.
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Eagles sign Harrington to four one year contracts
Philadelphia signs Jackson State halfback Perry Harrington, a second round pick, to four one year deals. Harrington, named SWAC player of the year as junior and senior, will try as fullback. He nearly broke Jackson State yardage record held by Walter Payton. Training at West Chester State College begins July 16.
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Major league roundup shows Sutter stays with Cubs amid tight deadline
United Press International reports Bruce Sutter not traded as teams without deals, with Sutter earning his 13th save while Cardinals win 10-9 in 13 innings over the Reds. Dodgers Welck complete game. Mets, Cubs, Phillies, Pirates win in a day of NL and AL action. Jackson shines in Oakland while Indians and Red Sox string wins.
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Ott Sparks Pirates by Getting Even
Pirates catcher Ed Ott drove in two on two singles and a homer as Pittsburgh beat Houston 4-1. Ott went 3 for 3 in the series to raise his average to .333, saying he needed to atone for two prior hitless games. John Candelaria earned the win with a complete game, while Ken Forsch took the loss. Attendance reached 49,541 for Jersey Day, boosting three-game series turnout to 115,317. The Pirates host the Reds in a two-game set next, with Bert Blyleven scheduled to face Frank Pastore.
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Leonard Duran Fight Closed Circuit TV in Pittsburgh and Salem
The Sugar Ray Leonard Roberto Duran 15 round welterweight title bout will be shown on closed circuit at Pittsburgh Civic Arena and Salem Ohio Salem Senior High School Auditorium with Leonard holding a 27 0 record and 15 knockouts against Duran 69 1 with 55 knockouts. Preliminary bouts include Roger Leonard vs Clyde Grey and John Tate vs Trevor Berb erick at Pittsburgh and Aaron Pryor Bobby Plegge and Gary Alexander at Salem. Promoter Don Elbaum expects strong crowds and notes Salem’s sports minded community. Tickets available at Civic Arena Kaufmanns Ferriers News and local shops.
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McCrea Leads Schuller’s Victory In Coastal League Battle
Kevin McCrea collected two hits including a run producing single in a three run fifth as Schuller’s improved to 10 0 with a 4 3 win over Ellwood City in North County Baseball League action Dave Conway added a two run double in the fifth and Joe Micco doubled backing winning pitcher Gary Dalessandro who improved to 3 0 Mike Roth took the loss.
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Mark Pagley Stars in Post 343 Weekend Split
Mark Pagley pounded out five hits and four RBIs over two games as New Castle Post 343 split a weekend doubleheader in Lawrence County American Legion Baseball League action. He had two hits in a 4-3 loss to Union Family Mobile Homes, then three hits including a triple in a 9-2 win over Bessemer. Carmen Nocera added three hits. Jeff Pagley and Craig Borrelli each drove in two in the win sequence.
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