Rangers beat A's 3 1 to stretch AL West lead
Texas Rangers mounted timely hitting and solid pitching to beat Oakland 3-1 for a seventh straight win. Bump Wills Jim Sundberg and Bobby Bonds supplied key runs as Dock Ellis earned the win through eight innings. Oakland’s Rick Langford was hurt by four walks and an error, dropping them five back in the division race.
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Wimbledon Stars Brace For Key Showdowns In Europe
Defending champion Bjorn Borg and former champ Jimmy Connors press toward clashes at Wimbledon while Bjorn Borg meets Peter McNamara and Connors faces Kim Warwick. Erik van Dillen stunned 11th seed John McEnroe in five sets as 15 year old Tracy Austin edged past Dianne Desfor in three tight sets. Austin, still an amateur with high school years ahead, spoke of pressure but aims to win a few rounds while McEnroe contemplates a tougher run after his Queen's Club final appearance.
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Watson Aims For Tenth Western Open Victory
Watson returns to Butler National Golf Club in Oak Brook Illinois seeking his 10th career win and a $45000 prize to stay atop the 1978 money list. He also pursues a second straight Western Open title as stars like Lietzke North Bean Irwin Green and Miller compete in the 150 player field with a strong purse and tight course layout.
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Cowboys Coach Landry Wins Decency Award at Kiwanis
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, normally composed, smiled as he accepted the 12th annual Kiwanis International Decency Award during a Tuesday ceremony at the Kiwanis International Convention in Miami Beach Florida. He drew a standing ovation for the recognition of his public behavior and leadership.
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Rono sets fourth world mark at Bislet Games
Henry Rono of Kenya won the Bislet Games 3000 meters in 7:32.1, his fourth world record this year. Suleiman Nyambui of Tanzania was second in 7:40.3, Nick Rose of Britain third in 7:40.4, Rod Dixon of New Zealand fourth in 7:41.1, and Knut Kvalheim of Norway fifth in 7:44.3, continuing a season of marks including the 5,000 and 10,000 meters and the 3000 meter steeplechase.
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Bears beat Mustangs in Little League action 15 to 5
Bears stars led by Brenda Zajicek with a double and two singles and Janie Murph adding a triple and a single powered a Tuesday win over Sparkle City Mustangs. Donna Anderson and teammates also contributed for the Mustangs in the high scoring affair.
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Sambito Seals Astros Win as Contract Fight Bubbles Up
Houston reliever Joe Sambito closed out the Reds and sparked a contract dispute after a 7-4 Astros victory. Joe Niekro pitched seven solid innings, Enos Cabell drove in three, and Sambito fanned four in the last two innings to seal the win despite Cincinnati rallying in the seventh.
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Future of WHL Pondered Today
DETROIT AP The fate of the World Hockey Association may be decided today as NHL officials hear expansion proposals to absorb WHA teams. NHL President John Ziegler said a decision would come by 4 p.m. Edmonton, Quebec, New England and Winnipeg are named as possible additions. Birmingham, Cincinnati, Houston and Indianapolis could be excluded but compensated.
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