Red Sox Visit Tigers Amid Hot Detroit Run
Detroit Tigers surge with a four game winning streak and a strong run since the All Star break. They swept a twi night doubleheader from Cleveland 15-1 and 6-2, improving to 16-6 since the break while Boston stumbles to 6-13. The Tigers climbed from 13 games behind Boston into contention in the American League East.
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Detroit caps sweep with Morris seven shutout innings
In the AL roundup Detroit moved to third after Thursday’s sweep as Jack Morris fired seven shutout innings in the opener and Mark Thurmond six in the nightcap. Sparky Anderson noted he kept a close eye on his starters and pulled them when appropriate. Texas rallied past Baltimore 9-8, while Milwaukee crushed New York 10-2.
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Ex-Jayhawk Thompson Still Aims for NBA Return
Former KU star Calvin Thompson, cut by the New York Knicks, remains hopeful of an NBA comeback. Assistant coach Bob Hill nods to potential but notes need for improved shooting and quickness. Hill suggests weight work and playing time in the CBA or Europe. Topeka Sizzlers have interest, holding his rights after a trade with Albany.
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Domingo aids Mexican hospital with quake relief aid
Opera star Placido Domingo flies to Mexico City with 150000 dollars in medical supplies as part of Operation California. He will deliver to Mexico City General Hospital and later headline an August 12 quake benefit with Andrews Sinatra Denver and more. Felix Rohatyn offers to mentor a six grade class from Lower East Side through high school graduation and pay college tuition.
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Top Seed Santa Maria Cruises In NBC Opener
Santa Maria California pitcher Dan Penner allowed only three singles as the top seed defeated Tampa Florida Smokers 2-0 in a National Baseball Congress World Series first round. Other results include Liberal over Youngstown 9-3 and San Diego 10-0 over Warner Robins with Athletes in Action also winning 10-0.
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