Royals Roughed Up By A Sleeping Giant
In Boston, the Red Sox blasted 14 hits to thrash the Kansas City Royals 15-6, ending a power drought as Butch Hobson hit a three run homer and Dwight Evans and others contributed. The Royals kept fighting with back to back homers from Al Cowens and Ruppert Jones, but Rick Wise earned the win and Dennis Leonard took the loss after a 50 minute rain delay.
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Graham wins American Golf Classic in brisk Firestone winds
Australian David Graham claimed the American Golf Classic at Firestone North in Akron Ohio finishing 14 under 274 to win 40000 of the 200000 purse. Lou Graham runner up after a 68 final round, while Raymond Floyd and others faded in gusty conditions.
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Fledgling Seahawks Use Clock Like Vets in Win Over Chargers
Seattle rode a late clock gamble to a 17-16 exhibition win over San Diego as Jim Zorn connected with Ron Howard for a 3-yard TD with 13 seconds left after a fourth down botched snap. Coach Jack Patera defended the strategy despite boos from 59,092 fans.
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Metros Capture NASL Title In Soccer Bowl 76
Eusebio stars for Toronto as the Metros beat Minnesota Kicks 3-0 in Seattle at Kingdome. The 34 year old Portuguese great scores a free kick, Ivan Lucacevic adds a second, and a third comes on a cross set piece. Toronto dominates from early lead to secure the championship before 25,765 fans.
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Tokyo Club Dominates Kid Baseball in Williamsport
The Chofu All-Stars of Tokyo captured the 30th Little League World Series title with a 10-3 victory over Campbell California, extending Far East dominance. Pitcher Kiyoshi Tsumura earned the win, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out nine. The Japanese offense and flawless defense, plus timely hits such as Ed Rodriguez’s bases loaded double for Campbell, sealed the championship before a 30,000-strong crowd and national TV.
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Baseball Scoreboard Monday Games Across the League
Texas faces Boston as Briles improves to 8 8 while Tiant sits at 15 10. Kansas City meets Baltimore with Hassler at 4 7 and May at 10 9. Milwaukee visits Minnesota with Augustine at 7 8 and Redfern 3 7. Detroit travels to California with Bare 6 6 and Hartzell 4 4. New York at Oakland features Alexander 9 8 and Nortis 4 3.
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Huskers Blessed With No 1 Burden in Preseason Poll
Nebraska commands the surface of college football hype as AP voters name the Cornhuskers as preseason No 1 with 25 first place votes and 961 points. Tom Osbourne frets about expectations while noting eight teams in contention beyond Nebraska.
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Ace at OCC Seals Second Hole-in-One this Summer
Quincy Seymour of 204 E 8th wrapped up his round at Ottawa Country Club with a hole-in-one on the par 3 19 yard 18th hole Sunday. He finished with a 7B. Witnesses included John Wassmer Merle Willhite Bob Lantis and W C Artinger.
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Kerry Reardon Returns to Chiefs After Retirement
Kansas City AP Kerry Reardon 27 year old safety and defensive back announced Sunday he would play after less than two months of retirement. He cited Coach Paul Wiggin and others in his decision. Reardon missed six games last season with a pulled hamstring and will likely not play Friday in St Louis but could be ready for the season opener against San Diego on Sept 12.
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