Cubs top Reds 16 15 in 13 innings wild NL roundup
Rick Reuschel earned the win in relief as the Cubs beat the Reds 16-15 in 13 innings. The game featured 11 home runs, tied a major league record, with Bruce Sutter returning from a 12 day absence and six strikeouts in three innings. Dodgers, Expos, Pirates, and Cardinals also won as NL rivals posted tight results.
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Martin backs Yankees pitching in AL East chase
Billy Martin says the pitching staff will grow in importance as the race tightens. Mike Torrez pitched a four-hitter to beat the Orioles 14-2 for his first win in over a month, with Chambliss and White driving in three runs each and Munson hitting his 100th career homer. Boston routed Milwaukee 12-0 behind rookie Mike Paxton in his second major league start, with Rice, Carbo, Hobson and Doyle homering. Mariners downed Twins 5-2, Royals beat Cleveland 5-4 in 11, and Oakland beat California 6-4.
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Todd replaces Namath as Jets face Bears in Hall of Fame game
Jets QB Richard Todd, idol Joe Namath, begins as full time successor in the exhibition at Canton. Bears coach Jack Pardee, starting Bob Avellini, project a challenge to the Vikings in the Central Division. Del Williams worries about unsigned status with the 49ers as preseason action looms.
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Auburn free agent shines for Pokes
A Dallas Cowboys training camp report highlights Auburn free agent Sece drick McIntyre as the standout rookie back among new players. Tony Dorsett, though limited by a bruised knee, may miss Saturday’s intra squad scrimmage. rookies and veterans along with Glenn Carano and star defenders push the teams through goal line drills.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results Summary
Baseball standings show Boston leading the American League with a 57 48 record and a .570 pace, while New York sits 2 games back at 55 45. In the West, Seattle leads at 59 37, with Kansas City and Texas chasing. Thursday’s results include Boston routing Milwaukee 12 0 and New York defeating Baltimore 14 2. In the National League East Chicago tops at 59 39, Pittsburgh at 42 68, and New York 41 57. Other scores include St Louis 3 Atlanta 0 and Pittsburgh 9 Houston 4.
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