Garvey key in NL All Star win as Sutter earns MVP
The National League beat the American League 7-3 in San Diego with Steve Garvey driving in two runs and later homering to ignite a four run eighth. Bruce Sutter earned his second MVP award, making him the first to win twice since the honor began in 1970. The NL extended its dominance, taking seven straight and 20 of 22 in the series.
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Garvey
Los Angeles Dodgers
Blacksmith Arms
Tommy Lasorda
Rod Carew
Larry Bowa
Garvey MVP Hails NL Triumph Despite Chin Stitch
San Diego AP Steve Garvey endured 20 stitches after a jaw injury but starred in the 49th All-Star Game. He delivered a go-ahead single in the third and a leadoff triple in the eighth, earning MVP as the NL beat the AL 7 3. Bruce Sutter got the win, Vida Blue struggled, and Garvey vowed the stitch would not stop him.
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Garvey
Houston
Los Angeles Dodger
Dodger
Tommy Lasorda
Bruce Sutter
Chicago Cubs
Sutter
Atlanta Braves
Phil Niekro
Darrell Porter
Kansas City
Lasorda
Niekro
Vida Blue
Blue
Montreal Expo
Steve Rogers
Rod Carew
San Diego
Batte
Vida Blu
Avina Leads Junior PGA Field in Roswell
Roswell golfer Ricky Avina fired an even par 71 to top a field of 32 junior players at Cahoon Park in the Sun Country Junior PGA Tournament. Ten golfers qualified for the New Mexico State Tournament set for August in Las Cruces. Competition was held in five.
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Roswell
Ricky Avina
Cahoon Park
Avina
New Mexico State
Las Cruces
Craig Sumn
Jal
Tom Bel Roswell
Rosw Vadis McPherson
Steve Davis
Alamoga Roswell
Charles Turner Finis
J Waugh
Sean Mur
Lovington
Dan Irwi
Boy
Mike Walker
Rose
S Waugh
Secon
Benton Spradlin
Levin
Kathy Fue
Portales
Lori Scott
Socorro
Mexico Military Institute
Palmer warns golfers of Road Hole at St Andrews
Arnold Palmer cautioned 155 players at the British Open about the Road Hole at St Andrews, noting its danger and its role in his 1960 title loss. The piece details the Road Hole challenges, Palmer's remarks, and the field’s betting odds with players like Watson Nicklaus Trevino and Ballesteros among favorites.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Hubert Green
Hale Irwin
Idden
Tom Watson
Jack Nicklaus
Turnberry
Watson
Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
South Africa
Gary Player
Green
Spain
Severiano Ballesteros
Hulking bean wows Scots on golf tour in St Andrews
Andy Bean, 25, from Haines City Florida, entertains locals in St Andrews as he answers questions about wrestling alligators and biting golf ball covers. He says he used to bite covers when angry but is trying to stop and sometimes offers demonstrations.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Andy Bean
Atlantic
Haines City
Fla
Bean
Grants High School loses five coaches since May
Grants High School has seen five coaches resign since May including head basketball and football mentors. Reasons cited include overwork, lack of support, and deteriorating athletic programs. Jim Gigante, head football coach, cited ongoing department problems and fatigue.
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Grants
Grants High School
Tom Drangmeister
Ray Windsor
Dan Jarvis
Shane Martin
Jim Gigante
Gigante
Howard Overby
Grants Schools
Windsor
Drangmeister
Roswell opens slow pitch city tournament to crown 1978 champ
Roswell's top 20 men's slow pitch teams begin the second annual City Tournament at Wool Bowl Complex and Optimist Field. C. Reading defends 1977 crown. DeShurley Construction Chihuahuanla Raiders enter as Open League favorites at 21-0, with Rulon's 20-2 close behind. Gateway Baptist, Spanish Baptist and First Nazarene lead the Church League.
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Roswell
Wool Bowl
Burger King
Optimist Field
Main St
C. Reading
DeShurley Construction Chihuahuanla Raiders
Rulon’s
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Hulking Bean
Gray
North Sea
Walter Hagen
Bob Jones
Sam Snead
Andy
Royal and Ancient Club
Hamlin
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L’il Abner
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Carnoustie
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