Baseball wage talks stretch as judge cites Abbott and Costello
In New York a last minute deal extends the MLB strike deadline beyond today. U S District Judge Henry Werker kept the possibility of a strike alive while delaying a ruling on the NL RB injunction request. Players and owners remain in dispute over free agent compensation and the reserve clause era rules.
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Perry Wins Battle of Age in Braves Dodgers Clash
Major league roundup centers on Gaylord Perry securing his 293rd win at age 42 over the Dodgers as Fernando Valenzuela falters after a brilliant start. Perry works eight innings, allowing nine hits, while Garvey and Landreaux put up key hits. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh win as Reds topple the Giants and Pirates beat the Cubs, with injury to Johnny Bench marking the Reds' day. Brewers top Tigers behind Howell's grand slam while Texas rallies past Minnesota.
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Bench sidelined by fractured ankle in Reds loss
Johnny Bench suffers an undisplaced fracture of the lateral malleolus after a slide into second base at Riverfront Stadium. Expected to miss at least eight weeks, Bench had raised his batting average to .343 with two hits earlier. The injury follows Dan Driessen’s trade request and boos from fans as he replaced the injured star.
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Angels name Gene Mauch manager to replace Fregosi
California Angels owner Gene Autry says he offered the job to Gene Mauch after Jim Fregosi was fired. Mauch accepted, bringing 32 years as a major league manager and a reputation for building Philadelphia and Montreal, as the Angels struggle 22-25 and seven losses in nine at Anaheim.
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