Falcone fires five hitter to blank Pirates in Mets win
Pete Falcone, touting tunnel vision, tossed a five hitter for his first shutout since 1976 and led the New York Mets to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a doubleheader at Shea Stadium. Falcone improved to 1-0 on the season after five losses, ending a four-year Shea jinx and a six-game personal skid.
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Lee Mazzilli
Richie Hebner
John Stearns
Steve Henderson
Joe Torre
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Phil Garner
Craig Swan
Wayne Twitchell
Ed Glynn
Chuck Tanner
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Ken Singleton
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Ivan DeJesus
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WVU chief creates fallback post for cancer hit coach
WVU President Gene Budig announced that Frank Cignetti may move to a major athletics administration role if his cancer treatment makes coaching untenable. The plan, developed with Athletic Director Dick Martin, aims to protect his family financially while doctors decide his ability to coach.
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Reggie Jackson Trade Talk Amid Billy Martin Return
United Press International reports a possible high drama clash between Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin as Jackson seeks a trade after waivers and Martin resumes control. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays 3-1 behind Al Woods three-run homer and Tom Underwood’s complete game.
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Quinn Sparks Union Past St. Lucy's in P Y B League
Mike Quinn delivered a two out two run single in the bottom of the seventh to lift Union to a 12 11 win over St Lucy's in Police Youth Bureau softball. Joe Micco made a key over the shoulder catch in the seventh as Bill McCandless earned the win and Bill Trapper took the loss.
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Joe Micco
Bill McCandless
Bill Trapper
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South Side
Boo Cugini
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Norman Amabile
Paul DeVasil
Mark Hasson
Costello sparks Croton victory in league play
Tom Costello pitched a five hitter and added a single and double as Croton Merchants beat Second Ward Cardinals 8 to 5 at Flaherty Field. Warren Butera supported with a pair of hits. Paul Schwiekert took the loss. In other action Abraham's Reds defeated Royals 4 to 1 behind Todd Abraham's triple and homer and John Conti's homer. Mike Latsko allowed five hits with nine strikeouts for the win.
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Affirmed and Spectacular Bid may race for $1 million
The owner of 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed said he would accept trainer Bud Delp's offer for a winner take all $1 million match race against Spectacular Bid with a side bet between $250,000 and $1 million. Delp welcomed the challenge but will wait until after the Travers Stakes on August 18 to discuss details.
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Magic Johnson signs with Lakers as top NBA draft pick
Earvin Johnson, the No 1 pick from Michigan State, signs a multi year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers worth about 600000 annually. He vows to bring wizardry to the Lakers while Chicago adds David Greenwood and New York Towns pick Cartwright shapes Knicks plans.
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Spurs draft Duke star Spanarkel in first round
Philadelphia 76ers coach Billy Cunningham hailed Jim Spanarkel of Duke as a valuable backup for Doug Collins after Spanarkel went 16th overall. The article notes Spanarkel’s scoring, defense work, and Duke’s NCAA tournament run, plus Sixers drafted Bates, Richardson, Toone, Cureton, Niles, McPipe, Hartshorn, Willis, Raivio, Leavitt, McCord. It also covers Pitt players led by Terry Knight going to San Antonio in the sixth round and comments from George Karl on Knight’s pro potential.
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Tony Price
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Jim Spanarkel
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Doug Collins
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Clint Richardson
Earl Cureton
Mike Niles
Cal State- Fullerton
Carl McPipe
Nebraska
Dan Hartshorn
Oregon
Bobby Willis
Pennsylvania
Rick Raivio
Portland
Indiana Pacers
Billy Knight
Pitt
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Gerulaitis and Ashe Fall in Wimbledon First Round
Wimbledon on opening day saw seventh seed Arthur Ashe lose 6 4 7 6 6 3 to Chris Rachel and Vitas Gerulaitis edged by Pat Dupre 7 6 6 3 3 6 6 3 in a three hour match. Borg, McEnroe, and Connors advanced as rain interrupted play. Dupre praised his best grass performance after a 28 double fault battle with Gerulaitis.
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Western Athletic signees include BYU adds Kite Aguilar
Seven players signed national letters of intent with four Western Athletic Conference schools. BYU inked 6-11 Greg Kite from Madison High Houston and 6-5 Pete Aguilar from Evander Childs High Bronx. New Mexico added 6-9 Walter Stone of Erie Pa who averaged 21 points and 15 rebounds.
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