Palmer near no hitter slips as Grich nearly aces dive
Grich recalls he moved two steps and could have made a diving grab, noting Jim Palmer might have prevented a no hitter. He says he almost left his feet, reflecting on the moment and Palmer's near miss to preserve the bid.
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Missing players baffle U of A officials, coaches
University of Arkansas officials, led by assistant athletic director Lon Farrell, reported no lead in locating three missing football players Mark Lewis Steve Imhoff and Phil Davis who have been gone about four weeks. Parents are being kept informed as searches continue amid questions about their return and eligibility concerns for the fall.
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White Sox wear shorts in first game of doubleheader
In Chicago the White Sox debuted hot weather uniforms with shorts and knee socks as Jerry Hairston returns to first base while Kansas City Royals John Mayberry tries a failed pickoff from Marty Pattin. In other action Angels beat Red Sox 5-4 while Detroit swept Texas 7-5 then lost 3-0. Yankees edge Royals 2-1 on Thurman Munson's 13th homer. A's beat Brewers 2-1 on Matt Alexander’s go ahead run. Tigers 7-0 Rangers 5-0 as Rusty Staub drives in three.
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Yankees Clash With AL Over Instant Replay Policy
New York Yankees accuse American League of a cover up over instant replay on scoreboard at Yankee Stadium. AL President Lee MacPhail fines the club 1000 dollars and rebukes them for replaying close calls, while the team argues fans at the ballpark deserve the same replays seen at home. George Steinbrenner had criticized umpiring in a 8-5 loss to the Orioles.
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Antitrust Exemption Under Fire In House Hearing
Washington AP report says the House Select Committee on Professional Sports heard calls to strip baseball of its antitrust exemption. Rep. Long urged making baseball commerce, arguing the sport has expanded to Canada and left U.S. cities without teams. Chairman Sisk planned hearings on antitrust exemptions and hobby taxes with government officials and economists.
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