Indians Sign Lansford to Class A Batavia Assignment
Cleveland Indians top draft pick Phil Lansford 18 signs with the Batavia New York farm team this week joining a family of major league players his brother Carney Lansford. The 6 foot 2 inch 195 pound infielder was the 10th overall pick in the first round of the summer draft.
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Red Sox Dominate Home Run Run In Tight AL East Race
The Boston Red Sox continued their strong home form, winning at Fenway for 14 of 16 and 24 of 30, improving to 33-6 at the park. Meanwhile Seattle, struggling on the road, stunned Milwaukee 10-8 behind a three-error infield showing led by Craig Reynolds and teammates.
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Grimsleys Sports Firing of Billy the Kid may be quick
AP correspondent notes Yankee leadership debates Billy Martin fate as manager. Steinbrenner and Rosen seek to preserve his role, while signaling possible merciful action if firing occurs. The piece blends sports drama with Wimbledon guardrails and golf anecdotes about Hope, Ford, Lopez, and Riggs, highlighting management psychology and media glare.
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Padres sweep Astros in doubleheader to widen NL West lead
San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 6-1 and 7-4 in a doubleheader, tying manager Bill Virdon’s club to a five game win streak. Dave Winfield and Oscar Gamble drove in seven runs, while Bob Shirley pitched a four hitter on his 24th birthday. J.R. Richard suffered the loss in the opener as San Diego moved two games ahead in the division.
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