Fans hail Mr Baseball Pete Rose at Riverfront Stadium
Cincinnati AP reports Pete Rose, 37, back in Cincinnati for a crowd of 40,000 plus as he nears a historic hitting streak. The outpouring includes letters from politicians, celebrities, and fans worldwide, with messages praising his park- league feats and endurance.
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Red Sox rally ends homer drought in 2-game sweep of Yanks
Don Zimmer praised Boston after a rain-shortened 7-5 win over New York that completed a suspended 17 innings and a 8-1 victory in the regularly scheduled game. Jim Rice Fred Lynn and Bob Bailey homered as Mike Torrez and Bob Stanley combined for the wins. The sweep put Boston 8½ games up on Baltimore and 2 on the Yankees. Baltimore beat Milwaukee 3-2 in 10 innings as Eddie Murray hit his 21st homer. Detroit beat Chicago 5-4. California crushed Oakland 8-1. Seattle beat Minnesota 6-5 to complete the night’s action.
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Giants edge Dodgers as Evans delivers late winner
San Francisco tops Los Angeles 4 S for a 54 victory after Darrell Evans' ninth inning single. Whitfield with 20 stitches on an eye laceration scored from second, while Clark and Herndon cope with injuries. Giants lead NL West by a game over Cincinnati as Dodgers stumble in Can-dlestick Park opener.
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Keep Nightcrawlers at Home to Beat Shortage
Outdoor writer Art Reid explains how Southern Illinois anglers can maintain their own supply of nightcrawlers despite shortages. He cites the Worm Czar George Sroda, notes that with proper containers bedding and moisture at about 50 degrees the worms can live long, and warns hot dry conditions quickly kill them.
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Bears' Peiffer retires after injury
Chicago Bears center Dan Peiffer announces retirement on medical advice after knee surgery in March following a farming accident. He played every offensive down last season and was team captain in 1975 and 1977. GM Jim Finks praises his positive Bears contribution.
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