Ray Kroc Quietly Quits Baseball After Record Fine
Ray Kroc, 76, the San Diego Padres owner, says baseball can go to hell after receiving a record 100000 dollar fine for tampering. He plans to turn over control to his son in law and notes “there's a lot more future in hamburgers.” The fine by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn is the stiffest in baseball history.
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Kroc Becomes Disillusioned Padres Owner Amid Turmoil
In a Chicago interview Ray Kroc criticizes tampering rumors and resigns from control as Ballard Smith rises in the Padres front office. He recalls buying the club in 1974 and threatens selling his jet if it cannot be leased by October as the team lingers in the NL West standings.
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City Schedule and ORC notices for 1979 80 programs
Participation cards for the 1979 80 activity year are now available at the ORC office. Residents must buy a card to join rostered activities. yearly fees are 270 for individuals and 90 for families. The GRC will meet Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. public invited. ORC seeks input on fall and winter leisure courses and instructors. call 242-1999.
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Super Bowl Rematch Tonight Between Steelers and Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys meet in a high profile exhibition rematch with little on the line. Dallas coach Tom Landry downplays the drama as the final pre season game ahead of next weekend’s regular season openers.
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Dolphins Edge Eagles in exhibition thriller
Miami defeats Philadelphia 14-13 behind Larry Csonka’s familiar rushing score and a fumbled reception that Dan Harris converted into a 30 yard touchdown. Rookie Tony Franklin kicked two field goals for the Eagles and Wilbert Montgomery scored on a one yard run.
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Saints edge Oilers on Erxleben late field goal
New Orleans beat Houston 10-7 as Russell Erxleben finally connected on a 29 yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining. Archie Manning threw for 279 yards and Tinker Owens caught a 67 yard pass setting up the decisive kick. Chuck Muncie had a 6 yard TD run to cap the Saints scoring.
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Concert Postpones Game at Comiskey Park
CHICAGO AP Friday night’s game between the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles was postponed due to unplayable field conditions from a recent rock concert at Comiskey Park attended by 70,000. Rain and turf damage prompted sod installation, but the field remained soft. a double header is planned for Saturday if playable.
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Tigers Beat Mariners 5-2 Behind Wackenfuss and Jones
Detroit tops Seattle 5-2 as John Wackenfuss drives in two with a first inning double and Lynn Jones adds a solo homer. Alan Trammell plates a run, Ron LeFlore scores on a fielding error, and Jack Morris improves to 12-5 after allowing two runs.
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Miller Opens Lead With Eight Under Par 63 At Pinehurst Classic
Johnny Miller birdied five straight holes and shot 63 to lead by three after two rounds of the Hall of Fame Classic at Pinehurst. Miller, 32, weathered a three-year slump, finishing 36 holes at 132, ten under, with room for record-pace pursuit though cautious about victory.
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Rookie Hurler Lifts KC Again
Kansas City Royals beat Boston Red Sox 4-2 as rookie Craig Chamberlain earned his third win in as many starts. Chamberlain struck out seven, allowed five hits, and completed the game. Hal McRae drove in two runs, Willie Wilson and George Brett contributed, while Dennis Eckersley took the loss.
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Mayberry Cements Toronto Win Over Angels 6-4
Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the fifth inning to beat the California Angels 6-4. John Mayberry delivered a two run double to cap the four run frame, while Roy Howell and Tony Solaita drove in runs with RBI singles. Chris Knapp earned the win with a 2-3 day on the mound.
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Guidry Wins Seventh Straight as Yankees Outpace Twins
Lou Piniella drives in three with a three run double and Graig Nettles belts a homer and RBI single to back Ron Guidry as New York beats Minnesota 7-5. Guidry improves to 13-7, working the first 6 2/3 innings with six hits, three strikeouts, and three walks. Ken Landreaux hits his 10th homer for the Twins, trimming the lead to 5-4 before the Yankees pull away with two runs in the fifth on RBI singles by Lenny Randle and Nettles.
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Reds win 1-0 as Concepcion's eighth inning double plates Morgan
In New York, Dave Concepcion hit a two out double in the eighth to score Joe Morgan and lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 1-0 victory over the Mets. Bill Bonham improved to 7-5 with seven shutout innings on five hits. Tom Hume earned his 10th save with two perfect frames. Ray Burris allowed no runs in seven innings before Neil Allen relieved.
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Carlton Dominates Astros In Phillies 5 3 Victory
Lefty Steve Carlton struck out nine over seven innings, drove in two runs, and improved to 13-10 as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Houston Astros 5-3. Joaquin Andujar took the loss, allowing six hits in four innings. The Phillies scored two unearned runs in the first after a ruling on obstruction and an error on Cesar Cedeno, with Bake McBride advancing on the call and Pete Rose driving in a run with a sacrifice fly. Greg Luzinski added a RBI double.
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