Royals Right-hander Gale Finds Control On Home Stretch
Rich Gale, tall Kansas City Royals pitcher, has won nine straight decisions with a 1.85 ERA over 89 1 3 innings. His improved control and aggressive approach cut walks to two in 18 innings, boosting his 11-7 record and fueling belief he can be a 20-game winner. Gale’s fastball reaches mid-90s, with a curve and slider complementing his multi-speed heater.
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New England
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Frey
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University of New Hamphire
Grudge Series Looms As Pirates Meet Expos For NL Lead
Pirates star Mike Easler and Lee Lacy pace a lineup aimed at a four game showdown with the Montreal Expos, both teams atop the NL East. Manager Chuck Tanner faces injuries to Parker Stargell and Foli while Bill Robinson and Madlock contend with health issues as Jim Bibby and Steve Rogers duel tonight.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Dick Williams
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Parker
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Tim Foli
New York Mets
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Foli
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Bill Robinson
Bill Madlock
Bert Blyleven
John Candelaria
Don
Reds Dodgers Half Game Apart in NL West Rivalry
The Cincinnati Reds moved into first place with a 43 win over the San Diego Padres, pulling a half game ahead of the Dodgers and Astros in a tight NL West race. Seaver and Reuss slated to duel. Moskau and Sutton set for the weekend series as LA lags.
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Houston
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Atlanta
Tom Seaver
Jerry Reuss
Seaver
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Don Sutton
Mario Soto
Bob Welch
Atlanta Braves
Davey Lopes
Burt Hooton
San Francisco
Graham, Valentine Share PGA Lead
Tommy Valentine, seeking his first PGA victory, shot 65 to share the Westchester Golf Classic first-round lead with David Graham and George Burns. Burns fired seven straight birdies. Graham stood firm with a solid 66, while Mike Reid and a host of others were one behind. Watson posted 68 but felt his round could have yielded more birdies.
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N.Y
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Valentine
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George Burns
Jack Renner
Burns
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Mike Reid
George Archer
Tom Kite
David Edwards
Phil Hancock
Bob Murphy
Bruce Lietzke
Rik Massengale
Tom Watson
Baseball Scoreboard Saturday and Sunday Games Listed
Saturday matchups include Milwaukee at Cleveland Texas at Detroit California at Minnesota New York at Baltimore Boston at Chicago Toronto at Kansas City Oakland at Seattle. Sunday slate features Milwaukee at Cleveland Texas at Detroit New York at Baltimore Boston at Chicago California at Minnesota Toronto at Kansas City Oakland at Seattle.
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Langford
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Orioles Ace Stone Dominates Yankees 6-1 Opener
Steve Stone won his 19th, blanking New York on two hits as Baltimore beat the Yankees 6-1 in the series opener. Roenicke Dauer and Singleton provided key run support, with Dauer doubling in a first-inning run and Roenicke homering in the sixth. Other games saw Red Sox, Brewers, Indians, A’s, and Angels win. Yankees, Cubs idle.
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Steve Stone
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Rich Dauer
Ken Singleton
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Dauer
Singleton
Ron Davis
Benny Ayala
Reggie Jackson
Bucky Dent
Red Sox
Tigers
Tony Perez
Tourney To Benefit Sacred Heart Church
A women's softball tournament to aid Sacred Heart Catholic Church building fund will be held August 30 and 31. Organizer Gloria Hornung reports 15 teams invited, with five already committed. Entry deadline is August 20, brackets due August 25, and trophies and plaques donated by local businesses with all proceeds to Sacred Heart.
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Sacred Heart
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Didide Office Supply
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Co ed Softball Scores Parade of Close Matches
Sonic Drive In beats Baldwin Real Estate 14 to 13 while Crist and Sons edge Richmond Raiders 13 to 10. Quenemo 31 over His and Hearses 6. Glaziers 18 to Outlaws. Hook Insurance 14 over Deuces and Queen s Carry Out 13. Lighthouse Marina 11 over Good Examples 17 to 5. North Baptist 5 defeats 17 to elsewhere. Ottawa Bus Service 23 over Unknowns 20. Jacks and Jills 13 over 1st National Bank 6. Pizza Village 15 over Town Team. Green Acres 11 over Unorganized Crimet. North Pence 21 over Four Square 2.
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Jim) Palmer
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