Wynn powers homers to give Astros 7-6 victory
Jimmy Wynn homered twice including a ninth inning tiebreaker to lift the Houston Astros to a 7-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 21-year-old outfielder, known as the Toy Cannon, also hit a first inning homer and drove in two runs during Houston's eighth inning surge. The Pirates beat the Padres 4-0 and the Dodgers shut out the Cardinals 4-0.
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Weiskopf dazzles in third round at British Open
Tom Weiskopf built a three stroke lead with a 67 in the third round at Troon as Johnny Miller Bert Yancey and Jack Nicklaus chased. Weiskopf stressed a better feel and focus while defending champion Lee Trevino admitted he failed to strike in rain softened conditions.
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Swoboda Faces Bench Time and World Series Echoes
New York Yankees outfielder Ron Swoboda, sidelined with a poor .095 average after a month out, reflects on past World Series glory with the Mets and his push to stay ready. Bobby Murcer notes the team’s rise to first in the AL East as Swoboda weighs a possible return to regular play.
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Rabbits nibble in Shrine Open golf tournament
In Robinson Illinois the Shrine Robinson Golf Open draws 144 players for a 125000 purse. Tom Kite and Mike Higgins lead after day one with five under and 66 respectively as Labron Harris and David Graham chase. The field includes former champions and veterans chasing exemptions and the $25000 first prize amid strong scoring.
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Young David Clyde Impresses Despite Second Loss
At Fenway Park the 18 year old Texas Rangers pitcher received ovations after his second major league start. Clyde lasted six innings allowing two runs with eight strikeouts as Boston beat Texas 5 2. Luis Aparicio collected three hits including his 10 000th time at bat and Carl Yastrzemski hit a three run homer for Boston.
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Bonds Edges Into Third In Battle Of All Stars
In New York AP reports Bobby Bonds of the San Francisco slugging trio has moved into third place for NL All Star starting outfield. He trails Pete Rose and Billy Williams in fan balloting with 778 355 votes. Johnny Bench leads NL with 1 575 013 votes for catcher. The final balloting will be announced next week before the July 24 All Star game in Kansas City.
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