Orioles and A's keep pace with pennant pushes in AL races
In brisk September action Baltimore and Oakland pursued crucial wins. The Orioles swept Milwaukee in a doubleheader to trim clinch odds to 12, while Oakland fell to Kansas City 1-0 as Hal McRae powered the Royals. Boston beat New York, Texas topped Minnesota, and California edged Chicago. Palmer won his 20th, Yaz belted two homers for Boston, Grieve and Henninger drove Texas, and Oliver broke a late tie for California. National League scores followed.
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Gillman wife blasts Rozelle over drug-issue scapegoating
Esther Gillman, wife of Sid Gillman, defends her husband amid Pete Rozelle’s probation announcement linking Gillman to drug charges from ex-players during his Chargers tenure. She says the charges are unfounded, notes steroid prescriptions require doctors, and argues media sensationalism and press pressure influenced Rozelle’s statement.
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Billy Martin Praises Rangers After Win Over Twins
Texas manager Billy Martin lauds his club's farm system as four first place finishes fuel hope for next year. Rick Henninger earned his first major league win in relief of David Clyde as the Rangers defeated the Minnesota Twins, 5-1, with Tom Grieve hitting his fifth homer.
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Spurs pick Kunnert in ABA secret draft
Kevin Kunnert, a No. 1 pick in both NBA and ABA, arrived in San Antonio to join the Spurs. GM Jack Ankerson said a formal agreement is pending as Kunnert awaits his agent before joining the Spurs preseason camp. The Bulls traded his negotiation rights to Buffalo in a late deal.
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