Tragic Fastnet Race Storm Claims Ten Sailors
The 605 mile Fastnet Race off southwest England was struck by a freak summer storm killing at least 10 sailors and disabling or sinking 22 boats. Seven yachtsmen remain officially missing as Royal Navy units rescued survivors and recovered bodies.
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Andujar Hammers Inside-The-Park HR Lifts Astros Past Expos
Houston pitcher Joaquin Andujar belted a two run inside the park homer off Bill Lee as he improved to a career high 12th win, one of only two runs the Astros needed in a 2-1 victory over Montreal. Parrish drove in the third inning run for Montreal with a double.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule roundup for Wednesday and Thursday
Results show Pittsburgh 7 San Diego 1 New York 18 Atlanta 5 Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 1 in 10 innings Houston 2 Montreal 1 Los Angeles 9 St Louis 0. Wednesday slate included San Francisco at Chicago San Diego at Pittsburgh New York at Atlanta Philadelphia at Cincinnati Los Angeles at St Louis Montreal at Houston. Thursday games listed include San Francisco at Chicago San Diego at Pittsburgh New York at Atlanta Los Angeles at St Louis and Texas at New York among others.
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Texas League Standings and Tuesday Results
Eastern Division leader Shreveport 35 19 .648 leads Arkansas 24 21 .533 by six games. Western Division Midland 26 21 .553 and Argon Antio 24 22 .521 chase one game back. El Paso 25 23 .521. Amarillo 13 34 .276. Tuesday results Arkansas beat Jackson 6 2. El Paso 11 Midland 10 in 18 innings. Shreveport 9 6 Tulsa 1 3. San Antonio 6 Amarillo 3. Games Midland at El Paso Amarillo at San Antonio Shreveport at Tulsa Arkansas at Jackson.
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Cowboys trim roster to 60 with six waivers
The Dallas Cowboys released three free agent rookies and waived six more to reach a 60-player roster. Rookies include Al LaMura quarterback from Missouri Valley Steve Wilson running back from Howard University and Mike Kincaid defensive back from Florida State. Waived veterans suffered injuries including Greg Alexander bruised kidney Wayne Russell broken thumb David Hudgens bruised shoulder Bill Miller headaches Brad Hendrix broken cheekbone Hartmut Strecker bruised thigh. The Cowboys host the Houston Oilers in an exhibition Saturday night.
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Murcer Ties Game With Pair of Homers to Beat Rangers
New York Yankee Bobby Murcer hit two homers including a towering shot to the upper deck in right field to lift the Yankees to a 6-5 win over Texas. Murcer, returning to the Yankees, said he’s regaining confidence after years away and noted his two blasts were his second and third of the season. Roy White drove in a run earlier in the eighth inning to help the comeback.
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