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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1986

Page

15

Astros rally past Dodgers for 7 4 win in ninth

Houston built a two run ninth inning rally to beat Los Angeles 7 4 as Hal Lanier praised the club s ability to come from behind. Ashby lined a bases loaded two run double scoring Glenn Davis and Kevin Bass for the decisive blow in a tense late inning.

Houston Houston Astros Hal Lanier Lanier Astros Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Tommy Lasorda Ashby Glenn Davis

Tackle may help Chiefs with USFL star Eatman arrival

The Kansas City Chiefs expect offensive tackle Irv Eatman, a USFL standout for the Stars, to boost a running game lacking a 1,000-yard rusher since 1981. Eatman, 6-4, 271, may join pre season action after contract clearance with Baltimore. He could shift to guard despite All USFL status as KC weighs line depth.

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Cowboys Target Herschel Walker In NFL Camps

Washington announced it acquired from Tampa Bay the NFL rights to USFL quarterback Doug Williams and reached terms with wide receiver Derek Holloway tight end Chuck McCurley and linebacker Angelo Snipes. Dieter Brock injured his left knee and will miss until after the opener. San Diego cut several players including Esteban Smith Dykes Garnett Andrews McVeigh and Neilsen.

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Giants Dominate Reds 13-4 as Brenly Melvin Maldonado Power Win

Giants rout Reds 13-4 behind Brenly three run homer Melvin three run triple and Maldonado two run shot. Rose tallies five hits setting NL record for fifth five hit game while Davis earns win and Williams notches save.

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Detroit Tigers shut out Red Sox behind Jack Morris

Jack Morris threw a three hitter for his fourth shutout, leading Detroit to a 5-0 win after three losses to Boston. Grubb and Whitaker homered, boosting Morris to 14-7 with three K and four walks, Sparky Anderson praising the ace.

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White Sox eye Steve Carlton in Detroit start

Chicago White Sox players expect Steve Carlton to start in Detroit though his status under waivers is uncertain. The 41 year old left hander arrives after being cut by Philadelphia and briefly rehabbing with San Francisco. Carlton may bring a new split finger fastball and teams up with catcher Carlton Fisk for the battery.

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Dodgers sweep with Chapman multi hit comeback

Chris Chapman returned to the squad with three hits including a homer as the San Antonio Dodgers beat the Beaumont Golden Gators 5-1 in Texas League action Monday. El Paso Diablos toppled Midland Angels 10-7 behind two run homers by Charlie O'Brien and Todd Brown who also had 11 homers and 35 RBI in 30 games. Alan Cartwright drove in two with a single and a double as El Paso committed four errors while Midland made five. Shreveport edged Tulsa 4-2 and Jackson beat Arkansas in other Texas League games. Jeff Edwards allowed seven hits in a 9-8 win for Shreveport pitcher Mike Costello took the loss.

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