Mets and Cubs win with late homers in high wind
Mike Vail and Andy Thornton each delivered key hits for their teams. Vail hit a two run homer and an RBI single to lift the Mets 5-2 over the Cardinals, while Thornton launched a three run homer in the Cubs 4-3 victory over Philadelphia.
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Broberg Stuns Red Sox With Windup Change
Milwaukee pitcher Dave Broberg found success after adopting a no windup delivery. He beat Boston 6-2, with Boston’s Rico Petrocelli noting improved control and velocity. The win narrows the Red Sox lead as Baltimore trims New York in a doubleheader.
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Schroeder Leads Southern Open After Two-Good Days
Veteran Sohn Schroeder, after quitting the tour in May, regained form to grab a nine under 131 and a two stroke lead in the $100,000 Southern Open Golf Tournament. Alan Tapie trails at 133, with Hubert Green and Mac McLendon tied at 134 as top challengers.
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Baseball and dragway night mix of feats and scores
The night features Beeline Dragway jet drags and stuntman Ron Nix diving into burning boxes. In MLB action the Tigers rout the Indians 11 2, White Sox top the Twins 3 2, Royals beat the Angels 5 2, Rangers defeat the A s 4 2. Lezcano and Broberg power the Brewers while Yastrzemski and Lynn contribute for Boston. Orioles sweep Yankees 5 2 then 4 1 with Decinces’ eighth inning single for Baltimore.
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Baseball Standings From North American League Scores
Standings list shows Chicago 4 3 Philadelphia 3 6 Montreal 4 2 Pittsburgh 3 5 Los Angeles 5 Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 4 San Francisco 3 New York 5 St Louis 2 Houston 2 San Diego Baltimore 5 2 New York 4 1 Detroit 11 Cleveland 2 Milwaukee 4 Boston 2 Chicago 3 Minnesota 2 Kansas City 5 California 2 Texas 4 Oakland 2.
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Nicklaus wary as World Series format shifts in Akron
In Akron Ohio Jack Nicklaus expresses mixed feelings about the World Series of Golf changes moving from Firestone to an unannounced site. He notes the event risks losing its identity as a golf championship while others welcome a larger field and international winners.
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Stabler Shines as Raiders Rout Cowboys in Preseason
Kenny Stabler completed six of eight passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns to lead Oakland to a 31-20 victory over Dallas. Madden praised Stabler after a half of play, noting his improvement and full training camp. Clarence Davis scored on a two yard run after a 49 yard strike to Branch, and a 53 yard TD pass to Charlie Smith capped the scoring.
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Bell defense adds players to boost struggling unit
The Philadelphia Bell, bottom of the WFL Eastern Division with a 2-3 record, signed defensive end Willie Cullars and defensive back Rod Foster to improve a defense that has yielded 1617 yards in two weeks. Charlotte Hornets visit tonight as 2-2 club relies on Don Highsmith and Tom Sherman to fuel its ground and air attack. Other Friday games include Jacksonville at Shreveport and Birmingham at Portland. Southern California heads to San Antonio on Sunday with Hawaii and Memphis meeting this afternoon.
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Oregon athletic director Norv Ritchie to resign next week
AP reports Norv Ritchie, Oregon athletic director for five years, will resign next week. Ritchie calls the rumor interesting but says it remains only a rumor. In recent years he has been eased from the driver’s seat as Mel Krause became associate athletic director.
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Strack Objects to Ruling on NCAA Travel Squad Rule
University of Arizona Athletic Director Dave Strack criticized a federal court decision overturning the NCAA rule capping football travel squads at 48 players. He argued rule changes should come from the NCAA, not the courts, noting the majority approved the measure and he voted against it at the NCAA convention.
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