Roundup: Sox hold five game lead in pennant race
Tiant’s three-hitter fueled a 3-1 Boston win over Detroit as the Red Sox extended their AL lead to five games over Baltimore, which crushed Cleveland 10-2 behind Palmer’s nine-hitter for his 21st victory. Yankees beat Milwaukee 10-2 as Nettles drove in four with two homers. A bench incident spiced Baltimore win when Singleton warned after a wild pitch.
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Sports blackout ban under study
Washington AP The House communications subcommittee chair extends and makes permanent the ban on television blackouts of sports events ending this year The law’s supporters say fans gain access to local teams at home and the measure would broaden post season TV coverage while opponents have not persuaded the sponsor that pro sports are harmed by the current policy
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Various Leagues
Baseball standings show teams and win loss records across the American and National Leagues with division leaders, interleague matchups, and a dense list of Friday and Sunday games. The page lists team records for Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, Montreal, Detroit, and many more along with upcoming schedules and noted blackout cautions.
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Television airing rules before the 1973 blackout law
Before the 1973 blackout law, professional sports leagues employed a policy limiting television broadcasts. The text notes that TV access in the home territory was constrained and sellouts or scheduling considerations affected availability for home viewers.
Dooley's World Choc by Thom Across Puzzle
A cryptogram style quiz with clues like kilt wearer and nativity figurines as part of a daily code. The page features a coded message CJM CK DTM ZCBD LCZZCJ CK HGG NPBMHBMB, plus a quotation about physicians treating themselves.
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Mets Blank Pirates In NL Roundup
Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman dominated the Pirates for a 7-0 win as Al Oliver called the performance the best he had faced, halting Pittsburgh’s chance to gain on Philadelphia. Kingman tied a Mets single season homer record with his 8th, while the Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers, Astros, and Expos also had varied outcomes across league play.
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Bears aim to tame Oilers in preseason finale
Chicago Bears host Houston Oilers in a 2-3 preseason closer as quarterback turmoil persists. Walter Payton shone in the setback to Miami, while Chicago trades for Mike Adamle and weighs changes at QB with Douglass, Huff, and Avellini in play.
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