Rangers stop Red Sox as Matlack strong on mound
Jon Matlack improved to 8-8 with an eight hitter as Texas defeated Boston 3-1, with Hargrove homering twice and Sam Bowen homering for the Sox. Tiant absorbed the loss while Matlack fought a cold and got solid run support. Yankees, Twins, Orioles also won while several NL games surfaced.
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Bibb Belters Boast Big Bats For State Softball
Bibb Realty seeks a strong run at the state Class B slow pitch tournament in Mansfield with ace John Fell sidelined by a twisted ankle. Dave Mesenburg steps in as pitcher if needed after Bibb’s district title run and a 19 16 opener over Charlie's Park and Grill. The team features notable hitters Steve Burdge John Dendinger Jim Ward and Craig Finnen as sponsor Joe Bibb backs their push with beer and uniforms.
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Standings Update From Tonight's MLB West Division Showdowns
Philadelphia meets Cincinnati as Chicago visits San Francisco and Montreal travels to Avanta for a trio of key standings tests under night conditions.
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Hancock Nelson Lead Hartford Open After First Round
Phil Hancock and Larry Nelson share the 7-under 64 opening round lead at the Greater Hartford Open held at Wethersfield Country Club. Jim Colbert tied for second with 65 while Rod Funseth and Andy McNickle also posted 65. Andy Bean withdrew ill after a 75.
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Largest Field Set For Gerken Golf Outing
The Ray Gerken Classic at Clyde Green Hills Golf Club draws a 66 player field, the largest in event history, with participants from Washington DC and Indianapolis and teams traveling from Cookeville Tennessee. Notables include past low nets and gross scores, and the Norwalk Furniture event runs this Saturday.
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Examinations set for St Paul and St Mary athletes
Physicals for St Paul and St Mary athletes will be Sunday at 3 in the St Paul High School office. Bring a urine sample. Denise Welch can be contacted at 929-6582 for New London junior girls softball league tournament interest. date to be announced.
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Sandusky hosts wrestling tournament for high schoolers
The Sandusky Recreation Department will stage a wrestling tournament on August 5 at Sandusky High School. Open to students entering high school in 1978-79, with a $2 entry due by August 1. Weigh-ins 8-9 am, wrestling starts at noon. Contact Terry Wilson at Sandusky High School or 730 Garfield Ave, Sandusky, Ohio.
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New London Slow-Pitch Tourney Dates Set
New London to host a women's slow-pitch softball tournament at Recreation Park from August 4 to 6. Tournament manager Vickie Stoll announced entry fees of $60 for sanctioned teams and $70 for non-sanctioned squads with an August 2 deadline. Contact Stoll at 929-8069 for entry details.
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Can Carlton Stop Rose's Hit Streak
In Cincinnati Pete Rose seeks to extend his consecutive game hitting streak to 40 or 41 as the Reds host the Philadelphia Phillies in a sellout Riverfront Stadium twinbill. Rose faces Steve Carlton and Randy Lerch, with Seaver and Norman starting for Cincinnati. The series continues Saturday and Sunday as Rose chases the major league record.
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Judge Rules Heinsohn Doesn't Have To Coach
UPI reports Tommy Heinsohn won a court ruling clearing him from obligation to coach the San Diego NBA expansion team. Judge Andrew Caffrey affirmed he remains under contract with the Boston Celtics, not with Irv Levin, the former Celtic owner who moved the Braves to San Diego.
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