World Series standings shakeup after All-Star break
After a rough All-Star setback the pennant race heats up across both leagues. Expos lead the NL East while Cubs and Pirates chase. Dodgers, Royals, and Yankees face daunting slumps or late surges as the season resumes. The Astros hold a slim NL West edge as Carew's return looms for California.
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Edmond Elected Ohio UPI Sports Writers Leader
Dick Edmond, sports editor of the Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, was elected president of the Ohio UPI Sports Writers Association during a Columbus meeting. Dick Netzley of the Troy Daily News became vice president and Gene Caddes, Ohio UPI Sports Editor, was named secretary treasurer.
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Bengals lean on rookie Thompson as potential starter
Cincinnati officials say rookie Jack Thompson, nicknamed The Throwin Samoan, would be the No. 1 quarterback if Ken Anderson is hurt before the season. General manager Paul Brown indicated he might not pursue a veteran quarterback to replace Anderson during training camp or in preseason.
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Astros reshape NL West race with early dominance
Giants manager Joe Altobelli notes Houston’s surprise season as the Astros sit 542 games ahead of the second-place Reds and 842 games ahead of the Giants. He cites Houston’s trio of outfielders Terry Puhl Jose Cruz and Jeff Leonard as key to their success while predicting continued strength from the Astros and caution for the Giants.
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Reineck's women win with late rally in Lorain clash
In Lorain League action Reineck's slow pitch team beat the Angels 10 to 9. The LORAIN squad scored four in the first inning and, after trailing, forced a five-run rally in the bottom of the sixth highlighted by Marci Woolever's triple.
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