Baseball pennant races resume after All Star break
Major league pennant races are largely one sided as the second half begins. Philadelphia leads NL East at 56-25 while Cincinnati sits six games up in NL West. New York Yankees top AL East at over .500, with Kansas City Royals seven games ahead in AL West.
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Owners delay vote on baseball settlement as Kuhn stays hopeful
Philadelphia AP The 24 MLB clubs vote-delay on a four year agreement to grant free agency after six years. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn remains confident ratification will occur despite opposition. Details include free agency limits, compensation draft picks, and higher benefits. Oakland owner Finley opposes the package.
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Solons Sweep Giants in Double Header Win
Sacramento Solons beat Phoenix Giants 5-3 after a 7-5 opener. Len Barker gave up a leadoff homer to Don Hahn but limited the Giants to four more hits in the nightcap.
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Brewer-Morris Wins Behind Kohaliski No-Hitter
Ron Kohaliski tossed six innings of no hit ball with eight walks and Jim Anderson doubled in the winning run in the bottom of the sixth as Brewer-Morris defeated Hansen Mortuary 3 to 2 in American Legion play. Mark Seeger doubled to start the sixth and Steve Todare drew a walk before Anderson's game winning hit. Seeger scored earlier on a triple and Anderson sacrifice fly.
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Local speed skiers shine at Desert Boat and Ski Club event
Benjamin and Chappell led the Desert Boat and Ski Club speed skiing races at Lake Havasu. Chappell won 36 and over women and took regional points lead while Benjamin topped 13 to 15 boys. Kimball was runner up in 20 to 24 men and Crutchfield runner up in 30 to 35 women. Warren placed third in 16 to 20 girls as Luge finished second in out board. Benjamin and Crutchfield place among top 10 drivers. Luge and Kimball also top 10 observers.
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Fidrych Still Draws Bigcrowd Ahead Of A's showdown
Detroit fans pack Tiger Stadium as Mark Fidrych, 9-2 rookie known for talking to the ball, prepares to face Oakland Friday night. By Wednesday at least 35,000 tickets sold with 4,000 general and 10,500 bleacher seats available. crowds of 50,000 possible. Dave Roberts vs Vida Blue opens four game Oakland series.
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