Tigers Halt KC's Win Streak In 11-7 Slugfest
Detroit defeats Kansas City 11-7 to snap the Royals seven game winning streak. Kirk Gibson goes 4-for-4 with two RBIs while Frank White and Steve Balboni homer for KC. Jet over Tiger Stadium disrupted the game as Sparky Anderson and Dick Howser praised their clubs' hitters and pitching readiness.
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Baseball Strike Could End Suttons Quest For 300
Don Sutton, age 40 with 289 wins, faces potential end to his pursuit of 300 if MLB players strike Aug 6. He notes a strike could ruin the rest of the season and force reevaluation of playing next year. Other players like Rose and Seaver are near milestones despite the threat.
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KSU Looks To Sgt Coleman For Experienced Help
Army Sgt Norris Coleman arrives at Kansas State as a 22 year old freshman with a scholarship and a starting line chance. He left high school early for the Army, built an All Army profile, and chose Hartman’s Wildcats to play forward immediately despite NCAA eligibility questions.
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Frustrated Cooney retires after boxing career ends
Gerry Cooney, 28, ends his boxing career after failing to gain a rematch with Larry Holmes. Holmes criticizes boxing finances and media treatment, while Cooney’s retirement comes after a 27-1 record with 24 knockouts and his final bout last December in Phoenix.
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