Ailing Bill Lee finally earns win for Red Sox over Angels
Bill Lee ended a year without a start win by beating Nolan Ryan and the Angels 7-3 in seven innings. Lee disclosed a leg issue and spur in his ankle but felt good after the effort. Yastrzemski and Rice provided run support as Boston chased Ryan in the sixth, with solid games also from Nettles and Munson in other AL action.
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Jim Rice
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Thurman Munson
Bill Singer
Jackson downs Shreveport 1 0 in Texas League opener
Righthander Mike Scott allowed three hits as the Jackson Mets beat Shreveport 1 0 in Monday night action. Lee lorg and Lee Mazzilli connected for Jackson with errors aiding the scoring. In the second game, Jackson tallied four unearned runs in one inning to win 6 5 and pull within a half game of Shreveport. The Brewers edged Western 8 7 in a late comeback.
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Jack Billingham
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Golden Gaters Fall Again in World Team Tennis Playoff
In San Francisco the Golden Gaiters trail New York 2-0 in the best-of-five series after a 29-21 loss as Sets stars Billie Jean King and Virginia Wade overwhelm the Gators early. Tom Okker and Betty Stove voice frustration as New York builds a large early lead.
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Judge rules against NCAA on coaching staff bylaw
Oklahoma City court finds NCAA Bylaw 12-1 invalid limiting coaches. Judge cites overreach and questions authority in ruling. NCAA faces potential changes as the decision affects staffing limits for member schools.
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Dallas adds receivers to roster
Dallas switches running back Jim Jensen and cornerback Beasley Reece to tight end and wide receiver, adding two receivers to the roster. Jensen is 6-3 and 230 pounds and had been mentioned as tight end material. Reece, from North Texas State, had been criticized in preseason but was praised by coach Tom Landry.
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Young tennis player faces 90 degree test in Open match
Caroline Stoll of Livingston New Jersey faces Dr Renee Richards in the Tennis Week Open hoping the heat aids her bid from a 6 1 6 0 win over Susan Maharaj. Richards born male and now a surgeon, draws Stolls critical view as the taller stronger opponent.
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Phils close in on pennant with 4-2 win over Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies moved 14 games ahead in the National League East after a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Led by a late rally, Philadelphia erased a 2-0 deficit with four eighth inning runs as Manny Trillo, Larry Bowa, and Greg Luzinski produced the decisive hits.
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Larry Bowa
Greg Luzinski
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Dolphins Waive Mercury Morris Amid Roster Overhaul
Miami Dolphins place Mercury Morris on waivers amid a busy week of moves led by coach Don Shula. Morris, a 1000-yard back in 1972 and 3877 career yards with Miami, says he expects another NFL team will claim him. Shula praises Morris but emphasizes depth at running back with Benny Malone and rookies Don Testerman and Clayton Heath.
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Clemson
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Wake Forest
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Backup quarterback leads Browns to NFL exhibition win over Eagles
Brian Sipe directed three touchdowns in Cleveland's 21 17 victory as he battles for starting duty with Mike Phipps. Sipe completed 12 of 16 for 157 yards and two scores while Phipps managed 5 of 10 for 49 yards. The Browns forced turnovers and built a 21 3 halftime lead before Philadelphia rallied late.
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