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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1978

Page

6

AL roundup sets do or die weekend for Red Sox and Angels

The schedule leaves the Red Sox in New York for a critical three game set after a 12 of 15 slide that dropped Boston 1% games back. California Angels also chase pace with Kansas City Royals, as they routed Texas 16 1 to stay in the hunt with Nolan Ryan slated to start. The Yankees widened their lead with a 4 2 win over Detroit, while the Royals beat Oakland 5 1 and Milwaukee beat Baltimore 4 3.

Associated Press Boston Red Sox Yankees New York California Angels Royals Kansas City Red Sox Don Zimmer Ron Guidry Luis Tiant Zimmer Cleveland Indians Boston Detroit Graig Nettles Angels Texas Rangers Oakland A California Jim Fregosi Nolan Ryan Rich Gale Milwaukee Brewers Baltimore Orioles Chicago Labe Sox Seattle Mariners Nettles Paul Splittorff Amos Otis Morgana Fred Patek Porter Brett Brewers Orioles Mike Caldwell Robin Yount Charlie Moore Milwaukee White Sox Mariners Chet Lemon Seattle All Times Mawaukee Baltimore Cleveland Toronts Califorma Terani Oakland Minnesota Creago Seatte

Angels erupt for 13 unearned runs in ninth inning

California Angels explode for a major league record 13 runs in the ninth on 10 hits as 17 batters faced five Rangers pitchers. Don Aase earned the win, while Rick Miller Lyman Bostock and Brian Downing drove in three apiece. The Angels finish 16 to 1 behind in Arlington, their first win here in two years.

Arlington Texas Arlington Stadium California Angels Texas Rangers California Angels Angel Jim Fregosi Boston Rick Miller Lyman Bostock Brian San Francisco Cincinnati Ranger Billy Hunter Don Aase Ritchie Zisk Aase Fregosi Skip Kansas City Phillies Cubs Bake McBride Philadelphia Chicago Rick Reuschel Randy Lerch Reuschel Warren Brusstar Pirates Cardinals Phil Garner Jim Rooker Kent Tekulve Pittsburgh St. Louis Garner Bob Forsch Rooker

Bouton shines as Braves halt Giants in NL clash

National League roundup centers on Jim Bouton returning to the majors with Atlanta and beating San Francisco 4-1. Bouton limited the Giants to three hits and one unearned run in six innings, silencing critics while delivering punchy postgame remarks. Dodgers, Padres, Phillies, Pirates and Mets also won as NL teams chased pennants and playoff positioning.

Associated Press Jim Bouton Sparky Anderson Cincinnati Reds Bowie Kuhn Reggie Smith Los Angeles Dodgers Bouton Atlanta Braves San Francisco Giants

San Diego Chicken to stay with Padres at home

Ted Giannoulas the orange chicken mascot will remain with the San Diego Padres after rejecting a $100,000 lure from Ted Turner and accepting a $10,000 bonus from Rays Kroc. The mascot’s stay was announced during a Padres Reds game and the dugout celebrated as he was carried off on players’ shoulders.

SAN Diego Atlanta San Diego Padres Cincinnati Reds Ted Giannoulas Padres Braves Ted Turner Giannoulas Ray Kroc Turner KGB Radio San Diego State

Oddsmakers favor Muhammad Ali to regain title

In Las Vegas and Reno odds reflect Muhammad Ali as favorite to win the World Boxing Association heavyweight title from Leon Spinks in Friday’s New Orleans bout. Lem Banker set 2-5 on Ali while Spinks stood at 2-1 in Las Vegas, with Reno yielding 5-11 for Ali and 9-5 for Spinks.

Las Vegas Nevada Muhammad Ali World Boxing Association Leon Spinks New Orleans Lem Banker Ali Spinks Reno

Munson examined after headache in Detroit game

New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson was examined Thursday at Henry Ford Hospital after headaches forced him to leave Wednesday night’s game with the Detroit Tigers. Dr James Ausman led tests including a brain scan, all results normal according to a team spokesman.

Detroit New York Yankees Thurman Munson Henry Ford Hospital Munson Detroit Tigers James Ausman Yankees

Major League Line Scores From American and National Leagues

A dense recap of scores across leagues with multiple games. Highlights include Boston losing to Cleveland 4 to 3 in a late rally, Kansas City defeating New York 5 to 4 with Renko earning the win, and Philadelphia routing St Louis 11 to 7.

Baseball standings and upcoming games across leagues

A cluttered update lists standings for the East and West divisions with teams like Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago New York Montreal and Los Angeles. It also outlines Thursday through Saturday games including matchups such as Atlanta San Francisco Philadelphia St Louis New York Montreal San Diego Cincinnati Los Angeles and Houston San Diego with game times and venues.

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