A's Lineup Goes Humor In Defeat
Detroit manager Billy Martin frets over a lineup with no positions noted while Oakland’s Williams jokes about the missing designations. Jim Perry and John Biller shut out the A’s 2-0 as Detroit splits the doubleheader and Oakland remains briefly atop the AL East.
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Royals Find Much-Needed Bullpen Ace
Kansas City Royals rookie Doug Bird has emerged as a stopper in relief. In a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox, Bird delivered five scoreless innings after an 11th inning rally by the Royals, lifting Kansas City to first place in the AL West. Bird has appeared in nine games since July 9, totaling 22 innings with 11 hits, 2 runs, 18 strikeouts, and 4 walks.
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Royals Rally to Tie Sox in 11th as Bird Excels
Kansas City and Boston split a dramatic 11th inning affair with Bird earning the win in relief after a late Royals surge. Amos Otis and Fred Patek fueled the rally, while Rick Reichardt and Lou Piniella sparked Boston’s comeback efforts in a high scoring encounter.
Chiefs Cut 20 Players
Kansas City Chiefs trimmed 15 rookies and five veterans from their roster Tuesday. Four running backs were cut, plus several defensive backs, kickers, and rookies. Injured players were deactivated or placed on injured waivers, including Jim Marsalis Mo Moorman Otis Taylor and Bill Story.
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Sooner Grid Cage Teams Delt Blow
Big Eight probation levied on Oklahoma football and basketball for two years. Football ineligible for postseason in 1973 and 1974 and TV appearances restricted in 1974 and 1975. Forfeited four league games, altering standings and crown to Nebraska. Forensic transcripts of two freshmen led to the sanctions.
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Redskins Quarterback Shuffle Tops preseason notes
Washington's Bill Kilmer positions as No 1 quarterback amid Sonny Jurgensen's hesitance and Sam Wyche injury. Jurgensen to see first action after Achilles surgery, Kilmer led last Friday's game. Other NFL notes include Karl Kassulke’s improving condition, Duane Thomas starting for Washington, Chiefs sidelining Moorman Marsalis and Otis Taylor, Giants' Dave Tipton thumb injury, Abramowicz surgery, and Patriots trading rookie John Smith to Pittsburgh.
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Physicals Tonight for Ottawa High Athletes
Junior and Senior High School athletes from Ottawa High will have physical examinations tonight. Boys report to the varsity locker room at 7:15, girls at 8:15 for the physicals.
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