White Sox players reportedly would throw pivotal Oakland series
Chicago players surveyed by the Chicago Tribune said a majority would throw a four game set in Oakland to secure a playoff berth. Manager Tony La Russa voiced he might instruct players to lose if it guaranteed a postseason spot, amid MLB rules on season halves and overall standings.
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Baseball Attendance Drops After Strike Skepticism Grows
Philadelphia executive Bill Giles says baseball faces its worst financial year as 26 major league teams suffer attendance declines in the second half of the shortened 1981 season. He notes fewer than eight teams may draw well, with Phillies experiencing sharp drops after a season opener sellout.
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Cards finally whip ex mate Carlton in big win
John Martin a 25 year old left hander for the St. Louis Cardinals pitched seven strong innings to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 2. Carlton once again struggled to locate his usual sharpness as Martin and Bruce Sutter closed out the victory securing three wins in four games against Philadelphia. Carlton’s career record against St. Louis sits at 30 9 after this loss and the pair combined to halt Pete Rose in the Phillies lineup.
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Mistrial Declared in Raiders Antitrust Case
A U S District Court mistrial was declared after 13 days of jury deliberations in the Raiders NFL antitrust dispute over a Los Angeles move. Judge Pregerson postponed a new trial to Sept 21, with Raiders attorney Alioto noting NFL refusals on verdict options.
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Bird Helps Cubs End Mets Streak with 6-1 Win
Cubs pitcher Doug Bird delivered five innings of one run ball after a midseason trade that sent Rick Reuschel to New York for Bird and a to be named later. Mike Griffin earned the save with four innings of shutout relief as Jody Davis and Jerry Morales supplied the offense in a 6-1 victory over the Mets. Bird and Davis praised by teammates, Torre noted Mets bats cooled and pitchers faltered in the loss.
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Dalmasso Pitches Woodlawn Past Illiopolis 8 0 In State Tourney
Bar ry Dalmasso pitched two hit ball struck out eight for Woodlawn First National Bank in an 8 0 victory over Illiopolis to stay alive in the Class A fast pitch state tournament in Altamont. Lead off hitter Steve Chapman had three hits and Jody Gaunt added two as Woodlawn collected 11 hits. The win keeps Woodlawn in contention for a top four finish with a key 6 30 p m Saturday game looming against the Durland Construction Kenton winner.
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