AAU Records Fall at Philadelphia Swim Championships
Casey Converse led the men's 400 freestyle in a relaxed opening at the AAU National Championships, beating Goodell with 3:54.65 as three meet records fell. John Naber and Wendy Baglioli set marks, while Shirley Babashoff scratched from events. Santa Clara duo Hencken and Jezek added AAU records, with Dawn Rodighiero, Rebecca Perrott, and Greg Jagenburg also claiming wins.
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Slo-Pitch results shine as Royal Realty tops Americans
Royal Realty clinched a 19-14 victory over the Americans in opening Calhoun County Slo-Pitch play as Danny Russell Robert Miller Robert Castillo and Saul Roland each hit four home runs. Dukes beat Port Lavaca Sports 14-6 to move to 21-6. Wallies Dynamites undefeated 17-0 crushed Tivoli 12-2 with Nancy Kalisek and Bertha Chavana homering. Pharmacy edged VFW 9-8 as VFW sits 12-10. Tonight Port O Connor plays Friendly Inn and Ted's Lounge faces Chavanas with slate wrapping after rain-day makeups.
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Horton delivers pinch homer as Fidrych wins again
Detroit defeats Texas 4 to 3 at Tiger Stadium in front of 36,523. Willie Horton pinch hit a go ahead homer in the ninth off Gaylord Perry, giving rookie Mark Fidrych his 13th win and his 15th complete game in 18 starts. Horton’s clutch shot capped a dramatic comeback after Texas led early.
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Crenshaw Sets Pace For 58th PGA Championship
Washington AP reports Ben Crenshaw, leading money winner with 213 201 dollars this year, resists being labeled the favorite as the 58th PGA begins. He faces 139 rivals, seeks his first major, and notes his strong season includes Crosby and Hawaii wins and top-10s in Masters Pleasant Valley and U S Open.
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Houston Overcomes Cards in 8-1 Victory
Astros pitcher Larry Dierker improved to 12-10 by throwing a dominant mix of pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed nine hits and struck out six as Houston seized control with early effectiveness, noting a standout slider and sinking motion in the win.
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U S Open Faces Transgender Tennis Entry Dilemma
The U S Open committee struggled to decide whether Dr Renee Richards born Richard Raskind should enter the women s draw at Forest Hills next month. WTA chief Jerry Diamond said women s tennis is for women and that genetic tests could determine eligibility. Richards already qualified for a separate Open in South Orange starting Aug 21 but faces doubt over IOC style genetic criteria.
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Standings Tally From Thursday's Scheduled Games
San Diego led by Sawyer 20, New York with Seaver 9, Cincinnati's Alcala 10 3, Chicago powered by Stone 34, Atlanta by LacCorte 0 6, Philadelphia with Lonborg. Only games scheduled at 127.
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Giants Beat Jets as Hunt Boots 34-Yard Winner
New York Giants edge New York Jets 16-14 as George Hunt hits a 34 yard field goal with 16 seconds left. Mendenhall hails the win while Arn Sparger and Lou Holtz keep starters in. Namath and Morton play, Marinaro runs 95 yards highlighted by Giammona rookie score setup.
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Pro Football at a Glance From Associated Press
NFL exhibition results show the Giants topping the Jets 16 to 14. Upcoming schedule lists New Orleans at Buffalo and Oakland at New York Jets, plus a full slate of Saturday and Sunday games across multiple venues.
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