A’s Clinch 5-3 Win as Embargo Lifts for Fingers Comeback
Oakland defeats Minnesota 5-3 after owner Finley relents to Kuhn directive. Sal Bando drives in three on two homers, Gene Tenace adds a two-run triple, and Rollie Fingers earns his ninth save in 3 1 3 innings of relief. Detroit and New York also notch wins in a day of league action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oakland
Jim Todd
A’s
Marvin Miller
New York
Todd
Miller
Oakland A’s
Chuck Tanner
Chuck
Rollie Fingers
Fingers
Joe Rudi
Vida Blue
Rudi
Charles O. Finley
Minnesota Twins
Finley
Sal Bando
Gene Tenace
Bowie Kuhn
Detroit
Boston
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Baltimore
Orioles
Kansas City
California
Chicago
Texas
Tigers
Red Sox
Tom Veryzer
Dan Myer
Ralph Houk
Brewers
Mickey Rivers
Graig Nettles
Fryman and Mota Reach 100s in Bicentennial Baseball
Woodie Fryman earned his 100th major league win as the Montreal Expos beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3. Manny Mota collected his 100th career pinch hit to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 12-8. Phillies toppled Cardinals 6-2. Mets routed Cubs 13-3. Reds beat Astros 4-2. Padres edged Braves 3-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Woodie Fryman
Manny Mota
Fryman
Mota
Montreal Expos
Pittsburgh Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
San Diego Padres
Atlanta Braves
Tim Foli
Foli
Doc Medich
Expos
Jim Lyttle
Montreal
RBI
Larry Parrish
Pirates
al Oliver
Pittsburgh
Oliver
Bill Robinson
Dodgers
Giants
Ellie Rodriguez
Los Angeles Oercome
Bobby Murcer
San Francisco
Murcer
Los Angeles
Ed Goodson
Bill Russell
Rodriguez
Lee Lacy
Don Sutton
Mike Caldwell
Phillies
Cardinals
Bob Boone
Connors Poised To Regain Wimbledon Singles Title
At Wimbledon England Jimmy Connors enters the second week as favorite to reclaim the men’s singles title after last year’s loss to Arthur Ashe. Dark horse Charles Pasarell, unseeded from Puerto Rico, advances and could challenge top seeds along with Bjorn Borg and Nastase. Womens play sees Chris Evert leading talks of a boycott over pay with organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
England
Jimmy Connors
Arthur Ashe
Vitas Gerulaitis
New York
Britain
Connors
Charles Pasarell
Puerto Rico
Adriano Panatta
Italy
Australia
Phil Dent
the Nastase
Romania
Nastase
Ashe
Charlie Facarell
Ernnei
Charlie
Bjorn Borg
Sweden
Pasarell
Borg
Women’s Tennis Association
Chris Evert
Miss Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
United States
Wohlhuter Prevails Twice at U S Olympic Trials
At Hayward Field Eugene Oregon Rick Wohlhuter won the men 800 and 1500 meters in bold fashion amid a night of strong performances. Cyndy Poor set an American record in the women 1500 meters with 4 07 32 while Francie Larrieu Lutz and Jan Merrill finished close behind. Other notable results included Bill Jankunis high jump 7 54 and James Barrineau a lifetime best 7 41 2 earning Olympic berths along with Doug Brown in the 3000 meter steeplechase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene, Ore
Cyndy Poor
Francie Larrieu Lutz
Jan Merrill
Rick Wohlhuter
Dwight Stones
U.S
Miss Poor
San Jose State
Montreal
Mrs. Lutz
Miss Merrill
Cindy Bremser
Lutz Merrill
Wohlhuter
Chicago
Oregon
Matt Centrowitz
Mike Durkin
Centrowitz
Durkin
Tom Byers
Ohio Track Club
Hayward Field
University of Oregon
Byers
Stones
Bill Jankunis
James Barrineau
University of Georgia
Doug Brown
Brigham Young
Henry Marsh
Mike Roche
New York Athletic Club
Don Timm
Dick Buerkle
Steve Prefontaine
Duncan MacDonald
Paul Geis
Sam Colson
Kansas
Richard George
Anthony Hall
Norfolk State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yankees
Catfish Hunter
Dick Tidrow
Sparky Lyle
Indians
Ross Grimsley
Pat Dobson
Bobby Grich
Frank Robinson
Royals
Angels
John Mayberry
White Sox
Rangers
Kevin Bell
Bart Johnson
Dave Hamilton
Jim Lonborg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boone
Lonborg
Randy Jones
San Diego
Padres
Braves
Tito Fuentes
Ted Kubiak
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Los Ang
Minnesota
Houston
San Fran
St Louis
Palmer
Dierker
Dressler
Jones
Colborn
Coleman
Pitt
Hood
Sburgh
Booker
Holtzman
Denny
New Detroit
Fidrych
York
Seavers
Leonard
Carlton
Singer
Rogers
Norris
Alcala
San
Umbarger
Diego
Foster
Ruthven
Los
Angeles
Rhoden
Harvey Insurance Agency
W. St. Lt
Carter Pharmacy
Insurance
Washington Rd
Cedar Village
John Hosford
DLC
eBankAmericard eMaster Charge eDiners Club
Blemse
Newton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!