Ballesteros leads British Open amid wild Royal Birkdale play
At Royal Birkdale in the British Open, Severo Ballesteros holds a two stroke edge over Johnny Miller after two rounds as rough, bunkers, and unpredictable breezes create dramatic swings. Miller capitalizes with a late surge while Nicklaus, Player, Pate, and Kite struggle to break par.
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Phillies and Reds dominate NL All Star roster
The Phillies and Reds place a combined 12 players on the NL All Star team headed to Veterans Stadium for the 47th All Star Game. Key selections include Phillies stars Boone Cash Bowa Schmidt Luzinski Griffey Perez and McBride along with Reds Morgan Concepcion Rose Foster Oliver and McBride among others. Fuzzy Zoeller shoots 63 to lead Quad Cities Open after round one.
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Controversy Over Taiwan Team Heads to Montreal
Taiwan Olympic mission chief Lawrence Ting appealed to Canada to honor IOC rules as 36 member delegation including about 20 athletes traveled from Los Angeles to Chicago en route to Montreal. IOC president Lord Killanin convened a tripartite meeting to seek a compromise amid Canadian pressure to ban Taiwan over Beijing influence. The Games begin July 17 and Taiwan's status risks a dispute with Beijing backed by several IOC members.
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All-Star Reserves Named to AL Team
Butch Wynegar and Willie Randolph lead 11 reserves named to complete the 28 man American League All-Star team. Wynegar would be the youngest All-Star if he plays at Philadelphia, while Randolph is the first rookie on an All-Star ballot. Also named were Chambliss Rivers McRae Otis Patek Fisk Yastrzemski Belanger and Money.
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Bowling League Night Sparks Mixed Scores and High Games
In the Tuesday Summer Mixed League Spades and Wreckers split 2 2 while Hillbillies swept four from the D.A.s and Bold Ones took three from Parker House Rollers. High games include Buck Brogger 194 and Bill Tims 457 for the Spades. Jim Mooney 178 453 for the Wreckers. 212-571 Erling Smith for Hillbillies. 177 422 Jimmie Cannon for Parker House Rollers. 185-538 Jeanne Chatelle for Pjuhlish Jr.s. Standings show Hillbillies 27 9 and J.B.'s 20 16 leading a tight pack.
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Calhoun County Slo-Pitch Tourney Cancelled Aimed for July
The Women s Slo-Pitch Tournament sponsored by the Calhoun County Umpires Association at the little league parks has been cancelled and will be moved to July 17 and 18. Association official Charlie Cox said park availability is being checked and updates will come next week.
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Jones Ready to Start All Star Game Bid Despite Arm Worries
Padres ace Randy Jones, 16-3 at break, could tie Vida Blue with 17 wins but manager John McNamara will not start him on two days rest. Jones pitched six three over the Cubs for his 16th win, aided by a sinking slider and pinpoint control, as he contemplates a potential 30-win NL season.
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Brewers Rally Past Rangers in 13th Inning Thriller
Gorman Thomas delivered a bases loaded double after a ninth inning defensive substitution to lift Milwaukee past Texas 5-4 in 13 innings. Earlier, the Orioles beat the A’s 9-6, the Red Sox topped the Twins 8-4, and the Yankees shut out the White Sox 6-0.
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Astros end talks with top pick Bannister in free agent draw
Houston, AP says the Astros have broken off negotiations with Floyd Bannister the first pick in the recent MLB free agent draft. General Manager Tal Smith said the sides are far apart and the offer has been withdrawn.
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NBA NBA merger faces hurdles after Hyannis handshake
The planned consolidation of the National and American Basketball Associations, announced in Hyannis, Mass., has hit obstacles from handshake to contract. The NBA has asked its five member advisory committee to convene July 19 to address unresolved issues.
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Astros Lift Johnson To Left Field In Comeback Night
Cliff Johnson moved to left field to spark the Astros offense and drive in three runs as Houston edged the Montreal Expos 7 6. In NL action, the Padres beat the Cubs 6 3 and the Mets topped the Braves 5 2.
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Standings From Friday’s Baseball Games
Friday results show Minnesota led by Redfern 2 5 at Boston Wise 75, Kansas City Leonard 73 at Detroit Fidrych 91, Chicago Barrios 13 at New York Ellis 94, Texas Umbarger 7 5 at Milwaukee Broberg 17, Baltimore R May 5 6 at California Tanana 105 in Cleveland Bown 73 at Oakland Torrez 79.
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Smelser Leaves Eagles Camp With Two Rookies
Departs Camp Chester Pa Offensive guard Dennis Smelser of Texas A M, praised as the best offensive project in camp by Coach Dick Vermeil, has voluntarily left the Philadelphia Eagles training camp along with two other rookies. Vermeil said some kids get real down.
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