Bonds Propels Yankees In Key Homer Rally
Rollie Fingers struck out Bobby Bonds with the tying run aboard in the ninth as New York edged Oakland 3-2. Bonds later hit his 25th homer, a two-run blast off Ken Holtzman, sending the Yankees past the A’s and into a tight pennant race.
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Bowling Time Opens Bowling Season This Tuesday
Both men and women in the bowling leagues will begin bowling on Tuesday marking the start of the season. Teams prepare for opening matches and standings.
Bruins Sold to Jacobs Brothers in Sport Systems Buyout
Buffalo brothers Jeremy Max and Lawrence Jacobs head Sport Systems Corp bought the Boston Bruins and Boston Garden from Storer Broadcasting for an undisclosed price reportedly around 10 million. The new owners faced Orr's contract tensions as he sought a deal with the Minnesota World Hockey Association club while Br uins officials weighed proposals. The sale was approved by the NHL Board of Governors in Toronto despite past inquiries into Emprise Corp linked to organized crime figures, a matter not proving evidence of actual crime.
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NFL Players Vote Next Friday On Management Offer
The NFL Players Association will vote next Friday on any management offer due Monday, a move that could end the long dispute over a new contract. If rejected, negotiations resume, with the 1974 expired pact era and a September 5 vote deadline shaping the bargaining path. Ed Garvey stated the vote is not a strike ballot and that reps want a resolution after protracted talks.
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Baltimore Hustlers: ABA grants Memphis Sounds franchise
The American Basketball Association awarded Baltimore investors the former Memphis Sounds franchise for $1.5 million. The Baltimore Hustlers aim to debut at the Civic Center on October 25 with Lee Finkelstein as a vice president. Joe Mullaney, Memphis coach under contract, was considered a front-runner but awaits formal confirmation.
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Amateur Golf Championship narrows to eight quarterfinalists
In Richmond Virginia the 75th U S Amateur Golf Championship moves toward a bracket like NCAA style as two rounds of match play reduce field to eight quarterfinalists. Top contenders vie for titles and strong names emerge as favorites.
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McLean
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Fla
Vinny Giles
Richmond
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W.va
Strange
Virginia Beach
John Jacobs
Riverside
Calif
Horses Tune Up For Hambletonian at DuQuoin
DuQuoin Ill AP 13 of the country’s top 3-year-old trotters tuned up for the 50th Hambletonian Stakes at the DuQuoin State Fair. The field features Bonefish with high hopes from trainer-driver Stanley Dancer, plus potential sleepers like Fashion Blaze and Yankee Bambino.
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Babe Ruth League Potluck to Close 1975 Season
The Ottawa Babe Ruth League invites all players and families to a 6:15 p.m. potluck dinner Tuesday in the Cyclone Room at Ottawa High School to cap the 1975 season. Attendees should bring a meat dish and a salad or vegetable, with table service. Dessert drinks and bread provided. Awards will honor sponsors, two All-Star teams, Pennant contest winners, and others. The 1975 Sportsmanship Award winner will be announced.
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Evert Set For US Open Crown After Clay Mastery
Chris Evert expressed strong confidence in capturing her first U S Open title after a decisive 6 1 6 0 win over Lesley Hunt at Forest Hills. The match extended her clay-court winning streak to 76 as Connors also advanced with a straight set victory.
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