Unsatisfactory Offers Postpone Carew Trade
Rod Carew appeared at Metropolitan Stadium in homely Western gear but will remain with the Twins this season. Minnesota owner Calvin Griffith said trade offers from other AL clubs were not satisfactory, ending efforts to move the six time MVP in 1977.
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Trevino Eyes Open Championship Start In Denver Heat
U S Open at Cherry Hills opens amid 90s heat in Denver Lee Trevino, seeking a third Open title, expresses confidence after a recent strong finish and notes the altitude favors iron play over drivers as the field adjusts to the 7 083 yard course shortened by thin air to about 6400 yards.
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Rangers Stung Again West Summit Muddled
CHICAGO AP The Chicago White Sox stand 28-30, two games under .500, yet Bob Lemon stays upbeat saying first place matters more than a perfect record. Ron Schueler and Jim Willoughby combined for a three hit night as Chicago notches its 16th win in 18 games, while AL West peers Oakland Kansas City Texas and California hover near .500 in a tight race. Managers praise mediocrity and fan interest amid a messy division setup.
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Pirates Rally Oust Astros 6 4 Behind Tekulve Save
Pirates erase four-run Houston lead as Kent Tekulve hurls four scoreless innings for his seventh save. Ed Ott and Davel Parker homer, Manny Sanguillen adds RBI single, Willie Stargell doubles in seventh as Pittsburgh trims Houston. Red Sox blank A's 9 0 while Brewers top Blue Jays 7 5. Dodgers edge Mets 5 3 on Steve Garvey homers and Bill Russell double. Braves beat Cardinals 7 with Burroughs and Murphy HRs. Yankees outlast Mariners 11 9 in 10 innings on Paul Blair homer. Cubs edge White Sox in tense late relief. Willoughby seals save for Astros.
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Godine to head elsewhere after leaving A&M basketball
San Antonio AP reports Karl Godine will transfer this fall to an NAIA school ending his controversial Texas A&M career. Once a Kashmere star, Godine and Jarvis Williams were ruled ineligible for a season in 1976 over illegal recruiting. Godine, who averaged 9.6 points in 17 minutes, missed most of this season due to a knee injury.
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Boe May Lose Nets Islanders Under Financial Strain
CORONADO Calif AP Roy Boe faces possible loss of control of his NBA Nets and NHL Islanders as debts exceed 25 million. He must present viable plans by July 18 to reorganize Islanders business and by July 28 to show basketball debts can be covered or risk sanctions including franchise termination. The NBA Governors authorized remedies to protect league interests as Boe confronts worst financial crisis. The piece notes the 1934 Detroit Tigers infield quietly previously driving in 462 runs.
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