Pirates rally past Astros as Candelaria knocked from game
John Candelaria scattered four hits before being knocked out in the eighth inning when Wilbur Howard lined a shot back to the mound. Rich Gossage replaced him as Pittsburgh beat Houston 3-2. X rays were negative and Candelaria was urged to seek immediate medical care by Pete Peterson.
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Redskins lose ace Brown as Vikings sign Chuck Foreman
Washington coach George Allen endures trouble as star running back Larry Brown retires after a 1,216 yard MVP season. Bud Grant brings back Chuck Foreman on a two year extension amid pay disputes. Foreman, 29, led the NFL in rushing in 1972 and will stay with Minnesota. Allen also fines holdouts Mike Thomas and Frank Grant for missing camp. Several other NFL moves unfold as teams sign key players and holdouts linger.
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Rangers crush Jays 14-0 in 17 hits at Exhibition Stadium
Texas Rangers bulldozed the Toronto Blue Jays 14-0 as 17 hits overwhelmed five pitchers including Jim Clancy in his first major league start. Manager Billy Hunter praised the unusual onslaught, noting a club-record lopsided shutout and a Texas mark for doubles in a game. The win pulled Texas to 8 games behind the White Sox with 14th win in 17. The Jays suffered their sixth straight defeat and 16th in 20.
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Corbett May Not Sell Rangers Amid Buyer Doubts
Brad Corbett’s wavering stance on selling the slumping Texas Rangers is shadowed by two interested buyers led by Billy Seay who doubt his resolve. After a rough season stretch, Willie Horton and Kurt Bevacqua fueled a comeback with power, as Bert Blyleven earned the loss in a four hit effort. Washington and Campaneris added runs for Texas despite the setback.
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Astros Fall 3-2 Behind Pirates Ace Gossage Save
Rich Gossage earned his 17th save as the Pirates held on 3-2 after John Candelaria left with an arm bruise. Houston tied late on a Cesar Cedano homer but Omar Moreno and Frank Taveras sparked Pittsburgh early with three-base hits. Ed Ott’s seventh-inning homer proved decisive as J R Richard took the loss for Houston.
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