Pinch Hitter Jackson Delivers Two Wins for Angels
California Angels pinch hitter Thomas Jackson delivered back to back game winning hits against the Texas Rangers, as Anaheim swept a doubleheader 4 3 in extras and 3 2 in nine innings. Reliever Hartzell earned both wins, a first in Angels history to win twice in one day. Jackson also ran for the final out in the second game.
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Anaheim
California Angels
Thomas Jackson
California
Jackson
Birmingham
Ala
Ron
Angels
Texas Rangers
Rangers
Twinbill
Anaheim Stadium
Paul Hartzell
Adrian Devine
Hartzell
Willie Aikens
RBI
Jerry Remy
Joe Rudi
Nelson Briles
Don Baylor
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Orange
Rudi
Kansas City
Wayne Simpson
Andy Hassler
Texas
Oakland
Halicki drives in run as Giants top Astros 2 0
San Francisco pitcher Ed Halicki wins 2 0 against Houston delivering a fifth inning double that scored a run. He adds two hits and holds the Astros to six hits while moving the Giants two games ahead of Houston in the NL West. Halicki cites his two pitch approach and notes strong fastball rotation and a working slider.
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Houston
San Francisco
Ed Halicki
Astros
Halicki
Giants
Former Commissioner Walter Kennedy Leaves Legacy in Basketball
Walter Kennedy, 64, former NBA commissioner, died of cancer in Stamford Connecticut. He guided professional basketball with firm yet gentle leadership shaping the league and its growth. NBA Commissioner Law departed noting Kennedy’s enduring impact on the sport.
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Stamford
Kennedy
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Conn
NBA
Law
Tennis needs a czar opens sport to mass appeal
The piece recalls the 1968 open tennis era sparked by Fred Corcoran’s promotion ideas, noting U S tennis leaders resisted open play and praising Corcoran’s impact after he died. It cites Wimbledon tensions, Davis Cup disputes, and calls for unified leadership in the sport. Kennedy’s NBA tenure is also mentioned, detailing his rise to commissioner and family survivors.
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Wimbledon
England
U.S
Fred Corcoran
Bob Jones
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
U.S. Lawn Tenis Association
Corcoran
Westchester County
N.Y
America
Jimmy Connors
Chris Evert
Arthur Ashe
Billie Jean King
International Lawn Tennis Association
Freddie
Cardinals Sign Forsch and Recall Schultz
The St Louis Cardinals sign pitcher Bob Forsch to a three year contract and recall pitcher Buddy Schultz from New Orleans of the American Association. In the NFL the Kansas City Chiefs sign defensive ends Derrick Glanton and Rick Burleson safety Chris Golub safety Dave Green tackle and Ray Burks linebacker. Mercer University names Barry Myers baseball coach.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis Cardinals
Bob Forsch
Buddy Schultz
New Orleans
Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Glanton
Rick Burleson
Chris Golub
Dave Green
Ray Burks
Mercer University
Barry Myers
South Prevails 5 2 in Texas High School All Star Game
Jeff Achilles retired the nine batters he faced to earn the win for the South as Kevin Shannon and James Lechler fueled the victory with two hits apiece. The North struggled to contain Rick Brown and Jerry Macias who produced key hits for the North, while Keith Creel took the loss for the North and Linvel Mosby worked in relief.
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Houston
Jeff Achilles
Kevin Shannon
Achilles
Spring Branch
Keith Creel
Duncanville
Linvel Mosby
Pecos
Creel
Joey Giamfortone
Mosby
Rick Brown
San Antonio
Holmes
Burk Goldthorn
Dallas Jefferson
Shannon
Houston Sharpstown
James Lechler
Wharton
Frank de la Garza
South San Antonio
North
Larry Brown
Lufkin
Andrew Morris
Victoria Stroman
Mount Pleasant
Terry Byrum
Madison
Trey Brooks
Baytown
Lee
Brown
Jerry Macias
el Paso
Irvin
Kyle Sanford
Forth Worth Arlington Heights
Cully McMinn
Corpus Christi Carroll
TCU back hopes for aid from Soviet spinal treatment
Kent Waldrep, paralyzed since a football injury, seeks permission and a Carter-era signoff to travel to Leningrad for experimental Russian spinal treatment. If allowed, he would spend six to eight weeks receiving enzyme injections aiming to dissolve scar tissue and improve movement.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Christian University
Kent Waldrep
Waldrep
Alabama
Leniingrad
Russia
Jim Wright
D-Tex
Carter
Soviet Union
Archie Tunturi
Portland
Ore
TCU
University of Oregon
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Doyle Alexander
Jacksons
Memphis
Dave Parker
Pirates
Willie Stargell
Montreal Expos
Stargell
Czar
Jence O’brien
Walter Kennedy
Marice Podoloff
Boe
Marion
David
Robert
Will Brimsley
North All Stars
Southern Warehouse Factory
United States Army
ARMY
Greg Daniel
Pecos Enterprise
Old Pecos Museum Park
Prairie Dog Park
Sheriff's Posse Barn
Sheriff's Posse
West of the Pecos Museum
West of the Pecos
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