Oh breaks world home run record with 756 in Tokyo
Sadaharu Oh, 37, hits his 40th homer of the season for the 756th career blast, surpassing Hank Aaron's Major League record in front of 50,000 at Korakuen Stadium. Aaron retired in 1976. Oh’s mark stands amid debate over league caliber and field sizes.
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Cardinals Take Advantage Of Rookie Error To Win
Harris of the St. Louis Cardinals catches a 95 yard touchdown pass over rookie Chicago cornerback Mike Spivey to seal a 23-14 preseason win. Bears fall to 3 losses in six games as Chicago’s early lead collapses in Friday night action. Other NFL results include Baltimore over Detroit 21-10 and Pittsburgh 21-13 over Philadelphia. Denver beat Seattle 27-10.
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Nastase's Explosive U.S. Open Loss to Barazzutti
Nastase, known for fiery bursts, erupted seven games into his second round at the U.S. Open, dropping a 6-4, 6-4, 6-? match to Corrado Barazzutti as he argued a call and then faded. The incident followed a serene first round, with other top seeds advancing, including Borg and Connors.
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Switzer Sees OU Offense As Key To Title Run
Oklahoma enters the season atop the AP preseason poll with a passable offense as a potential weapon. Barry Switzer indicates a few aerial sets may complement a run threat featuring Thomas Lott, while Big Eight rival Colorado, Nebraska, and Missouri shape a balanced race. Injuries, depth, and bold schedules shape the outlook for a crowded conference race.
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Firestone South hosts elite World Series of Golf leaders
In Akron Ohio Raymond Floyd Hale Irwin and Tom Weiskopf led the opening round of the World Series of Golf at Firestone South scoring 67s alongside Mark Hayes 68. Defending champ Jack Nicklaus and others stood at 69 as heavy rain delayed play and conditions yielded easy greens. The Watson Nicklaus money race awaits next rounds with $100000 top prize.
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