Phillies Ozark Could Be Fired After Slump
The Philadelphia Phillies face a pivotal weekend in Montreal as GM Paul Owens hints manager Danny Ozark could be replaced if the slump continues. The Expos lead the division, and Owens says changes may come from upstairs or from Ozark and his staff.
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NBA to Try Out Three Pointers and Referee Change
NBA board agreed to a yearlong test making shots from 22 to 24 feet worth three points next season. They also eliminated a third referee despite a close vote. A separate action approved the Rockets sale and set new rules for out of bounds play and fines payable by players.
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Wild Man Tommy Byrne Returns Home As Mayor Of Wake Forest
In New York a gathering at Meadowlands honors former Newark Bears stars including Tommy Byrne and hall of famers Charlie Keller Joe Collins Spud Chandler Allie Clark and Babe Dahlgren. Byrne, now mayor of Wake Forest North Carolina, recalls his Newark years and teammates while noting mayoral duties echo competitive baseball, with wins and losses shaping public service.
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Reunion story with Dahlgren on sports history and knee replacement
Babe Dahlgren traveled from California with family for a reunion and recalled tearing ligaments in his left knee during a 1947 Baltimore Bears game. He later underwent a full metal and plastic knee replacement by Dr. Frank Jobe. At the airport metal detector, the guard joked about coins in a container before approving passage.
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Molitor's bunt shocks Twins as Brewers win fifth straight
Paul Molitor delivered a key seventh inning bunt that broke a 2-2 tie as Milwaukee defeated Minnesota 3-2 for the Brewers' fifth consecutive win. Molitor, hitting 319, also posted two doubles while Mike Caldwell worked all nine innings for the victory. Minnesota starter Gary Serum took the loss.
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Watson Can Win Canadian Open as Leaders Clash
Tom Watson says he is playing well enough to win the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey. Leader Jack Newton fired a course record 64, with Watson two behind after a 66. Other contenders include Lee Trevino Fuzzy Zoeller and Johnny Miller, as Newton seeks to preserve his exemption with a solid finish. In New York, Bob Lemon to manage AL All-Star team in Seattle, per league announcement.
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Blyleven to get spot in rotation
Pirates manager Chuck Tanner said Bert Blyleven will start every fifth day and possibly more. The move ends a clubhouse controversy as Blyleven, 3-2, takes the mound tonight against the Chicago Cubs with Ken Holtzman, 5-5, opposing.
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Lopez returns to Hershey event after romance built
Nancy Lopez sails into Hershey Country Club in a field led by defending champ Pat Bradley and top money-winner status as she pursues the 100000 Lady Keystone Open. With Joanna Carner and Amy Alcott among favorites, the 54 hole event unfolds amid ongoing LPGA title hopes and a rested Lopez aiming for victory.
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Holmes set for title defense against Mike Weaver
Holmes, 30-0 with 21 knockouts, defends the WBC heavyweight title against 20-8 challenger Mike Weaver in New York. Weaver is ranked eighth by the WBC, with limited experience against top fighters, while Holmes eyes a September rematch with Earnie Shavers and remains wary of Weaver's possible upset.
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