Vuckovich Leads Reds Past Slump With 4-3 Win
In muggy Cincinnati weather Pete Vuckovich survived early trouble to pitch seven solid innings as the Cardinals beat the Reds 4-3. The right-hander allowed three runs, retired 12 straight, and earned his 12th victory. Ken Griffey Jr. hit a decisive three-run homer for St. Louis, while Pete Rose and Ted Simmons praised Vuckovich's performance and defense backed him up with double plays.
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Hendricks Power Reds To Early Lead In Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, George Hendrick hit his 15th homer as Moskau took a 1-0 lead in the first. Dave Tomlin struggled, allowing three runs in the third, highlighted by Mike Phillips driving in two with a bases loaded single while subbing for Garry Templeton who just became a father. Templeton left to return home. Phillips earned the win. Reds fall 4 1/2 games behind Dodgers in a tight NL West race. Phillips praised Reds’ grit and noted Griffey and Driessen leading the club. Reds vs Cubs series opener slated with Bonham facing Burris.
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Stock car and dirt car races headline Du Quoin weekend
Auto racing returns to the Du Quoin mile for the 30th straight year with a $15,000 100 mile stock car race Saturday headlined by Paul Feldner among 36 USAC drivers and a $30,000 100 mile dirt car race Sunday featuring 43 drivers led by Gary Bettenhausen and Pancho Carter. Practice, time trials, and main events schedule across both days with tickets at $8 and $6.
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Payton quiet Bears fall as Seahawks win 16 7
Seattle defeats Chicago 16 7 in a preseason game at the Kingdome with Walter Payton absent for the Bears. Jim Zorn leads Seattle to a 99 yard drive ending in a Ron Howard reception sealing the victory. Bears 0-4 without Payton and coach Armstrong notes the team must avoid being a one man unit.
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Pate and Gilbert confident in Hall of Fame golf
Gilbert and Pate lead after a first round 67 at Pinehurst No.2 in the Hall of Fame Golf Classic. Gilbert, buoyed by a Memphis win this year, and Pate, a former U.S. Open champion, both hope to salvage winless seasons as top contenders score 67 and 69 respectively amid tougher conditions and longer rough.
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Dodgers drama settles with Sutton Garvey apology
Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton issued a public apology for a locker room clash with teammate Steve Garvey as the team aims to defend the NL West title. Garvey and manager Tom Lasorda also commented on cooling tensions while Sutton cited personal and Christian beliefs after media scrutiny.
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Big Red adds Ramson veteran Bradley to retirement plan
St Louis Cardinals finalize roster by cutting Dave Trosper and signing Ea son Ramson. Bill Bradley, former all pro with 34 interceptions, announces retirement after eight seasons with Philadelphia and a 1977 stint with the Cardinals, leaving the roster at 50.
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