Astros wallop Cubs 8-3 to end six-game skid
Houston right fielder Jose Cruz went 4-for-4 with three singles and a homer, driving in four as the Astros beat Chicago 8-3. Dennis Walling and Jimmy Sexton contributed RBIs, Cruz capped the night with his 10th homer, and Houston improved to 15 wins in 17 games, tying Philadelphia atop the NL East contention. Cubs pitcher Rick Reuschel took the loss.
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Family of Archie Moore awaits news after Africa crash
In San Diego AP a 19 year old daughter says her family fears for Archie Moore and wife after an Africa automobile crash. Reports put Moore's injuries as back related but not spine severing. Mrs Moore reportedly wrist and internal injuries. The former boxing champion, aged about 61 or 64, had been in Nigeria coaching and was to be moved to a hospital in Canada for back treatment.
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Lasorda tries to bridge Dodgers tense clubhouse rift
Grimsley reports a locker room clash between Don Sutton and Steve Garvey, with Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda seeking unity. The piece ties the incident to pressure on a pennant race, recalling a 1977 contract clash and parallels with the Yankees’ turmoil, highlighting Lasorda’s leadership and the team’s resilience. The sensational moment centers on a June 5 game loss and the ensuing scramble to restore harmony.
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McCourt upset over trade to Los Angeles Kings
Dale McCourt and his lawyer Jim Hines expressed strong dismay over the Detroit Red Wings trade arbitration awarding McCourt to the Los Angeles Kings. Hines said he will explore any legal avenues to keep McCourt from reporting to the Kings, noting McCourt loved Detroit, Lindsay, the fans, and hockey there.
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Diablos edge Cubs as Stupy drives winning run
In a Texas League note packed night El Paso Diablos beat San Antonio Dodgers 7-4 on Terry Stupy double off the wall for the go ahead in the sixth. Bob Slater drove in the seventh run with a single as Stupy scored later. Ken Schrom improved to 8-6.
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Blue Jays top Rangers in long ball duel 8-6
Toronto defeats Texas 8-6 as Willie Horton belted a two-run homer and Alan Ashby added a solo shot. Horton, on his first Toronto game after multiple trades, went 2 for 4. Jim Sundberg homered for Texas, which also got shots from Bobby Bonds Kurt Bevacqua and Al Oliver. Ashby’s eighth homer and Murphy’s 4 2/3 scoreless innings sealed the win for Toronto over Dock Ellis and the Rangers.
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Football results and upcoming schedules card
Saturday results show Philadelphia 24 over Atlanta 23 and Denver 23 over Buffalo 13. Giants tied with Pittsburgh 13 to 6. Cincinnati beat Chicago 27 to 3. Tampa Bay 14 over New Orleans 3. Green Bay defeated St Louis 23 to 17. Houston 27 beat Dallas 13. Jets 23 fell to San Diego 10. Sunday results New England 24 over Kansas City 7. Oakland 31 over San Francisco 14. Monday game Cleveland 14 over Detroit 10. Upcoming games include Chicago at Seattle and multiple Friday Saturday Sunday matchups across August 24–27 with several city pairings.
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