Twins defeat Rangers as feud simmers in Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins earned a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers in their third straight victory, aided by an eight hitter combined by Eddie Bane and Bill Campbell. Rangers manager Frank Lucchesi criticized Minnesota for taunting after Dan Ford stole second in the seventh while trailing 8-0. Tensions rose earlier when benches cleared after a confrontation involving Jim Umbarger.
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Twins Rally Over Rangers in Texas Clash Capped by Kusick Two Baggers
Gene Mauch signaled for a steal on a 3-0 pitch as Ford scored on Craig Kusick's double, a key run in Minnesota's 4-3 victory. The Twins moved past Texas into third in the AL West, with Campbell earning the save and Umbarger taking the loss. Cubbage praised Mauch's pep while noting Texas remains a strong club. The Twins head to Oakland for a five game set, while Texas visits Kansas City for a three-game weekend with the Royals.
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Cowboys rest veterans in opening exhibition versus Raiders
In Thousand Oaks California AP three Dallas Cowboys defensive veterans will miss the Oakland game lineup. Dave Edwards Lee Jordan and Mel Renfro out replaced by Bob Bruenig Randy White and Beasley Reece. Renfro may not play while Aaron Kyle joins Mark Washington at cornerback with eye on continued looks. Golden Richards and Drew Pearson appear set to start at wide receiver.
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Pre season NFL debuts expand with new coaches and stars
All new cast leads the NFL pre season with six first time head coaches and seven total debuts. Notables include John McKay at Tampa Bay and Dick Vermeil at Philadelphia, while Hank Stram returns with the Saints. Melodramatic coach moves, schedule matchups, and debut outcomes set weekend tone.
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Birdlike Fidrych Dreams End In Orioles Shutout
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych felt good yet took a 1-0 unearned loss to Rudy May and the Orioles. The Tigers were beaten despite Fidrych’s strong mound work as May allowed six hits in a complete-game shutout. Other scores included Twins 2 Rangers 1 and Red Sox 6 Indians 4 in American League action.
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Penalty aids North win in coaches all star game
In the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football game the North beat the South 10-8 after a late 47 yard pass and a crucial roughing the passer penalty. Sammy Bickham, named MVP, connected with Mike Lockett on the decisive play and Curtis Dickey sealed the win with a final two yard score.
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