Vida Blue leads A’s to 2-0 win over Orioles in bench return
Vida Blue, making his second start after a three week layoff, pitched six hitless innings in a 2-0 Oakland victory over Baltimore as he outdueled Jim Palmer. The win evened Blue’s record at 7-7 and marked his 23rd career shutout. Elsewhere in American League action, Royals split with Yankees, Rangers edge Tigers, Red Sox blank White Sox, Indians top Angels, and Brewers beat Twins.
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Reds shuffle rotation to topple Expos 10-7
Cincinnati Reds beat the Expos 10-7 as manager Sparky Anderson reshapes the pitching staff. Don Gullett now serves as the closer while Pedro Borbon typically worked late for wins in years past.
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El Paso increases lead as Mulliniks delivers late run
El Paso Diablos beat Amarillo 2-1 as Rance Mulliniks tripled in the ninth and scored on a sac fly to seal the win. John Canitia pitched a three hitter for his ninth victory. San Antonio split a doubleheader with Midland, and Jackson swept Shreveport in two games.
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National League selects eight pitchers for All-Star game
Randy Jones and Jon Matlack head a NL staff with a 25 5 season split. Seaver Messersmith Fryman Rhoden Forsch Montefusco and Rhoden join Jones and Matlack as midseason hurlers. AL choices include Fidrych Hunter Lyle Tanana Travers LaRoche Tiant Fingers and Gossage.
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Houston
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Cowboys rookies test strength and speed in camp
Thousand Oaks, Calif. AP Cowboys rookies ran through strength and speed drills as the first full day of training camp ended. Fastest 40 time was Jim Germany 4.54, followed by Duke Ferguson 4.59 and Beasley Reece 4.68. Donovan led linemen at 4.76. Craig Shaner and Pete Van Pearsem posted notable endurance laps.
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Golf squire predicts British Open winners
Gene Sarazen predicts an American victory at the 105th British Open in Southport England. He names Tom Weiskopf Jack Nicklaus Hubie Green Jerry Pate Johnny Miller Tom Kite and Ray Floyd as likely contenders noting hot weather favors long hitters and American players. Nicklaus and Weiskopf posted strong practice round scores while Green leads money list with 187427.
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Bird and Catfish Lead AL All-Star Pitched Staff
Rookie star Mark Fidrych and five time 20 game winner Catfish Hunter head the American League nine man pitching staff announced by Boston manager Darrell Johnson for the 47th All Star Game set July 13 in Philadelphia. Also named are newcomers Frank Tanana and Dave LaRoche, with veterans Luis Tiant Rollie Fingers Rich Gossage Sparky Lyle and Hunter. Johnson will finalize the game order later.
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