Chambliss Does It Again Amid Herzog's Antics
New York Yankees beat Kansas City 5-3 on a pinch hit three run homer by Chris Chambliss off Doug Bird in the eighth. Royals manager Whitey Herzog angry at AL President Lee MacPhail over a makeup game and lineup protest, with George Brett and Al Cowens contributing key hits.
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New York
Fun City
Whitey Herzog
Kansas City Royals
Royals
Chris Chambliss
Doug Bird
New York Yankees
Lee MacPhail
Herzog
Dennis Leonard
Jim Colborn
Andy Hassler
Hal McRae
al Cowens
John Mayberry
MacPhail
Baltimore
Texas Rangers
Kansas City
Colborn
Cowens
Chambliss
Yankees
Billy Martin
Martin
Slugging stars spark AL action with Kuiper first homer
Duane Kuiper belted the first homer of his three year big league career to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-2. Andre Thornton and Bruce Bochte also homered in the first inning as Rick Waits pitched six solid hits. In Oakland, Jim Rice hit three homers but the A’s still beat the Red Sox 8-7. Bobby Page added a tie-breaking shot late. Baltimore crushed California 6-1 behind Pat Kelly’s grand slam off Nolan Ryan. Minnesota swept a doubleheader vs Toronto 7-6 in 10 innings. Bostock drove in six for Minnesota with a big opener in game two.
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Herschel Nissenson
Jim Rice
Chris Chambliss
Duane Kuiper
Rice
Boston Red Sox
Oakland A's
Chambliss
New York Yankees
Kansas City Royals
Kuiper
Cleveland
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
California Angels
Minnesota Twins
Toronto Blue Jays
White Sox
Andre Thornton
Bruce Bochte
Thornton
Rick Waits
Red Sox
Oakland
Mitchell Page
Boston
Bill Campbell
Jose
Orioles
Angels
Pat Kelly
Nolan Ryan
Baltimore
Rudy May
Ryan
Brock Breaks Major League Stolen Base Record
San Diego AP report notes Lou Brock of the St Louis Cardinals became baseballs all time leader in stolen bases with 893 career steals, breaking Ty Cobb's mark during a 4-3 loss to the Padres. Brock praised the moment but worried about Bill Almon, while reflecting on the record and future possibilities.
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SAN Diego
Lou Brock
St. Louis Cardinals
Brock
Ty Cobb
Cardinals
Padres
Bill Almon
Randy Jones
Cobb
Volleyball Meeting for Ottawa Winter Program
The Ottawa Recreation Commission will hold an organizational meeting for the winter volleyball program at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Youth Center. Representatives from each team must attend, submit a roster, and pay a 25 dollar fee. The program caps 30 women's teams and 10 men's teams.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Brock Breaks Cobb Record But Cards Fall to Padres
Lou Brock set the stolen base record with his 893rd career theft, tying Ty Cobb's mark as the St. Louis Cardinals lost 4-3 to the San Diego Padres. The Cards, four in the NL East, slipped nine games behind Philadelphia after a fifth straight defeat. Brock’s feat came in a late sequence including a second-base steal on the first pitch.
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Brock
Dave Frieisleben
Dave Roberts
San Diego
Bob Greene
Lou Brock
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Ty Cobb
San Diego Padres
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Cobb
Padres
Dave Freisleben- Brock
Mike Ivie
Americans Boost Soccer Style and Growth Worldwide
In New York AP report Phil Woosnam asserts American tweaks to soccer, including shootouts and bonus points, have made the game more exciting. He notes NASL growth with record crowds in New Jersey and success in Minnesota and Portland, while predicting profits for Seattle, Portland, and Minnesota this season.
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New York
Phil Woosnam
NASL
New Jersey
Midland
Minnesota
Cosmos
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Woosnam
Surprises Forecast for 1977 U S Open Tennis
Forest Hills set for a drama filled Open as Guillermo Vilas the hot 25 year old Argentinian and Virginia Wade threaten upset plans. Vilas seeded fourth faces Borg Connors in a tough draw while Connors defends his title as Borg seeks No 1 ranking after edging out Connors last week.
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U.S
Vilas
Borg
Connors
Bowling Scores From Early Risers And Local Businesses
Local bowling results list team and high scores across numerous fronts including Early Risers Baldwin Floor Covering and McHermon Insurance. Notable entries show J Orton 198, T DeLa Torre 12, and L Meador 193 as top marks among Ottawa area lanes.
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Baldwin
C. Turner
McHerman Insurance
J. Orton
Maloney Mobile
B. Maloney
D. Redenbaugh
Pioneer
W. Waugh
C. Weigand
Anderson and Associates
M. Ferguson
M. Brown
Fritts Machine Shop
B. Brady
B. Spears
K. Waymire
Dean
Coward
M. Hahner
E. Toye
G. Suther
S. Sluder
Watts Farm
J. Keaton
Fico
T. DeLa Torre
D. Hood
Rock House
Ottawa Bus
D. Burgoon
Princeton Grain
M. Sitsby
Ramsey
J. Hepter
South Pence
J. Bradley
T. Moata
Redenbaugh Oil
L. Taylor
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Lou Piniella
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Steve Mingori
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Piniella
Mingori
Bucky Dent
Twins
Blue Jays
Lyman Bostock
Larry Hisle
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Bill Russell
Ron Cey
Smith
Russell
Expos
Reds
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Henry Ford
America
Saffron Glass Co
Dick PO
Associated Press
York
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Los
J. Welborn
F. Wise
Nichols-Crane
M. Nichols
L. Nichols
L. Johnson
Forrelt Alco Discount
D. Lettau
Jims Barber Shop
O. Weatherble
C. Rockers
Eneargetics
J. Donnelly
Brunswick First National Bank
R. Shertey
Lemaster, Inc
L. Scribner
G. Slbie
Hickory Inn
J. Walken
Loyd Builders
M. Dyer
John's Gulf
H. Reeves
Sheldon's
F. Simmons
Gosburn‘s
D. Robertson
Franklin Savings
M. Miltom
Dick Stinnett
R. Longfelsow
Nitcher
S. Heckman
L. Meador
Bledsoe
Norge
N. Main
Ruth Mathey
Alco
Harry Smith
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