Baseball at a Glance From The Associated Press East standings
American League East table shows Balts leading with a 70 34 record and a .667 percentage, followed by Boston 62 38 .620 Milway 63 42 .600 New York 56 48 .538 Detroit 53 49 .520 Cleveland 51 52 .495 Toronto 32 73 .305. West division lists Calif 60 46 .566 Milne 55 47 .539 Texas 54 49 .524 Kansas City 51 52 .495 Chicago 46 58 .442 Seattle 45 62 .421 Oakland 29 77 .274. Monday results include Cleveland 6-5 Boston and New York 7-2 Chicago. Tuesday schedule features multiple interleague matchups and notable pitchers guiding key games.
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Oliver blasts Rangers front office over Rivers trade
Al Oliver criticized Texas management after the trade that brought Mickey Rivers from the Yankees. He said the move disrupts the team as he shifts from center to left field and warned he may not remain the designated hitter at age 32. Frank Taveras signed by the New York Mets to a multi year contract.
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National High School Rodeo Finals Draws 1187 Contestants
West Fargo North Dakota hosts the 31st annual National High School Rodeo Finals with 1,187 riders and ropers from across the United States. Young competitors tackle three arenas after a drenching rain as girls race barrels and poles and boys ride bucking broncs and bulls. Judges note rising professionalism among entrants as some eye college rodeo scholarships or pro careers, while veteran icons Freckles Brown and John McBeth provide insight into the sport's future.
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Youth shines at Colorado Festival with Tracee Talavera
Twelve year old Tracee Talavera won gold in balance beam and uneven bars while leading the all round women’s gymnastics at the National Sports Festival II. John Powell won the discus with 214 feet, and Al Oerter, at 42, placed second with 211-8 after a late career comeback. Oerter expressed desire to make the Olympics at 43 as Powell notes he won’t throw at 40. The 7300 fans watched Florida State’s Mike Roberson and Auburn’s Harvey Glance anchor the 400 meter relay to a strong showing.
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Giants Blank Astros 8-0 Behind Knepper Five Hits
Giants right hander Bob Knepper blanked Houston for an 8-0 victory as the Astros committed a team record seven errors. Terry Whitfield opened the scoring with a steal and score on Roger Metzger’s double, while Metzger, Knepper and key Giants contributions helped push San Francisco to 2 1 games ahead of the Reds in the NL West. Metzer’s three hits supported Knepper’s sharp night and four RBI by Knepper including a three run double.
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Cubs Host Kids Night During August Series
The Cubs partner with Campbell Soup and the National Association to offer free admission for kids 14 and under with five Campbell Soup labels at Cubs Stadium. The promotion runs August 3 to 7 during the five game series with the San Antonio Dodgers, finalizing the first half standings as Cubs lead 13-9 in the season series.
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