Pirates ride six straight wins to stay in chase
Pittsburgh Pirates extend their winning streak to six with a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Three Rivers. Phil Garner drove in two runs with a double as the Pirates, 22-10 since May 16, remain in second place behind Montreal, while Cubs starter Ken Holtzman struggles against a potent Bucs lineup led by Bert Blyleven.
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Holmes' burning desire ends Weaver with TKO in 12th
WBC heavyweight champion Larry Holmes defeated Mike Weaver by a 12th round TKO after a slow start in New York. Holmes, 31-0 with 22 KOs, remained in control late, delivering decisive rights as Weaver pressed. Holmes next defends the title versus Earnie Shavers Sept. 14 at Meadowlands.
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Duran lazy in welterweight debut after win over Palomino
Roberto Duran admitted laziness and lack of training after a unanimous 10 round decision over ex champ Carlos Palomino in New York. He promised a sharper showing if the welterweight title is on the line and drew the winner of Benitez Leonard. Jimmy Young stopped Wendell Bailey in the heavyweight bout.
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Expos press Phillies on Ozark job stability
Philadelphia manager Danny Ozark faces job questions as Montreal Expos beat the Phillies 6-5 in a clash that put Montreal 542 games ahead in the NL East. GM Paul Owens said Ozark is not fired, blaming the team’s lackadaisical play on the roster.
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Macy Leads Pan Am to 94 73 Exhibition Victory
Kyle Macy led the U S Pan American team with 17 points as they defeated Kentucky 94 73 in Lexington. Former Wildcats Larry Steele Rick Robey and Jack Givens contributed, while Pan Am standouts Mike Woodson Danny Vranes and Ronnie Lester added 17 12 and 12 respectively as the squad prepares for San Juan Puerto Rico Olympic style games.
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Yanks edge Indians as Hunter lasts six in NY win
Catfish Hunter earns a 3-2 victory for the Yankees over the Cleveland Indians in a tense ninth inning. He delivers six sharp innings, allowing four hits with four strikeouts and one walk, securing his first win of the year as manager Billy Martin vows more starts. A Cleveland rally nearly doomed the save, but Ray Burris faced the danger and Chicago Cubs? No, the final double play ended it. Other AL results include Boston rout of Toronto 12-1, Oakland over Texas 6-5, Milwaukee 15-8 Seattle, Kansas City 9-5 California, Minnesota 5-3 Chicago, and Baltimore 6-5 Detroit.
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AL Roundup: Rice Stars in Four-Homer Tack
Jim Rice led a four homer attack with two solo shots backing Chuck Rainey and Tom Burgmeier in a 5-4 win. Larry Murray drove in three with a single, double and inside-the-park homer for Oakland over Texas. Charlie Moore and Robin Yount homered as Milwaukee’s 15-hit attack powered a win. Frank White and Pete LaCock drove in four and three runs for Kansas City to stay within four of California. Ron Jackson hit a three run homer as Minnesota beat Chicago. Doug DeCinces and Ken Singleton fueled Baltimore’s seventh straight victory.
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NHL awards four new franchises including Winnipeg and Edmonton
NHL president John Ziegler announced the absorption of four former World Hockey Association teams into the league Edmonton Hartford Quebec and Winnipeg joining the Norris Adams and Smythe divisions. The 21 club NHL expansion earned praise for the players association and the expansion committee.
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