Lakewood Team Sweeps Local Invitational Softball Tournament
Lakewood Kirby of Lakewood Ohio won all five games to take the tournament title defeating Plain City twice and earning the championship. Plain City took second, Cashway Lumber claimed third, and the Cleveland Angels won the consolation prize amid strong crowds and positive remarks from league president Barb Jameson.
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Baseball Standings and Highlights From Recent Games
Oakland and New York led a crowded AL and NL schedule with notable performances. Key box scores show Jackson and Oliva HRs, Stottemyre and Tillotson decisions, and a lengthier 14 inning New York versus San Francisco matchup. Alou suffered a facial injury after a foul tip in Houston.
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Indians Sweep White Sox to Extend series lead
The Cleveland Indians won three straight against Chicago, taking Saturday and Sunday games. Stan Williams pitched four-hitter in game one for his ninth win, and Eddie Fisher closed the nightcap after Sam McDowell faltered. Fisher retired key batters and the Tribe scored on singles and a passed ball for a 2-1 victory.
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Billy Martin Embraces Manager Role Amid Yankee Ties
In New York Milton Richman reports Billy Martin, age 40, relishes managing the Denver club and jokes about lineup by hat method used during a Tacoma game. He cites improvements in his Twins era and praises pitching coach Art Fowler while recalling old timers’ reunion with DiMaggio and Mantle.
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Browns seek veteran back after Ernie Green knee injury
Ernie Green of the Cleveland Browns is out indefinitely with a knee injury suffered in the first quarter of a Friday exhibition loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Tests were conducted Sunday, prompting the team to consider replacements like Larry Conjar Charley Harraway and Bill Munsey for the next game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Browns, though defeated 23-21, showed well against a strong Rams defense.
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