Palmer earns 18th win as Orioles blank Kansas City
Jim Palmer pitched a two hitter and a 3-0 shutout to move to 18-7, lifting Baltimore toward the top of the AL East. The Tigers, meanwhile, suffered their 18th straight defeat, falling 6-5 in an 11-inning loss to Texas and dropping to 46-73.
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Phillies slide prompts Ozark call for faith in manager
The Philadelphia Phillies suffer a tailspin as losses mount and fans demand Danny Ozark be benched. The Inquirer questions the team’s true potential with Ozark at the helm, while the Bulletin says he lacks charisma but isn’t utterly failing.
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College playoff plan discussed
CHICAGO AP The climate is better than ever for a national college football championship and a plan may come within months as a 17 member NCAA Feasibility Committee studies a Division I title. Casale says a meeting in October aims to present a plan to the January NCAA convention, with Royal and McKay among members. Braulio Baeza rode Foolish Pleasure to victory in the 1974 Hopeful and later won the Florida Derby aboard Prince Thou Art, with Foolish Pleasure trailing in third in that colt's first defeat in 10 starts.
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Midland Cubs outgun Captains in Texas League clash
Midland Cubs defeated the Shreveport Captains 9-8 as Midland widened its lead in the West Division race. Bill Bright led a 3-for-3 night with the winning run in the seventh, while Carlos Sagredo and Angel Cantres homered for Jackson against Lafayette. El Paso routed San Antonio 11-2. Alexandria shut out Arkansas 6-0 and 2-0 in a twin bill.
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Redskins cut ties with Duane Thomas after camp chaos
Washington officials say Duane Thomas is free to seek a new deal with another team while Redskins must decide on compensation. Thomas, 28, left camp after demanding a raise from 1974 and had been a key Cowboys draft pick who starred in the 1971 Super Bowl.
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College gridders hunt cost cuts
The NCAA opens a two day cost cutting convention in Chicago amid proposals that would concentrate bowl and TV money among major powers. Leaders including Frank Broyles and Darrell Royal warn drastic cuts will reshape college athletics and some proposals may fail to pass.
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Miller reshapes grip as Hartford Open opens
Johnny Miller, after a dramatic grip change intended to revive a lagging season, tees off at the Greater Hartford Open at Wethersfield Country Club. Despite a late slide in money earnings and no wins since early year success, he remains a top betting choice in the 144-player field with a $40,000 first prize. Key rivals include Lee Trevino Gary Player Lou Graham and Hubert Green, while stars like Nicklaus Palmer Watson and Casper are absent. Portions of the final two rounds will be televised by CBS.
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