New gimmick bets set for Du Quoin harness meet
Bettors will see new gimmick bets at the five day Du Quoin harness meeting opening Thursday. The traditional daily double will be abandoned in favor of perfectas and account for exact order of finish in first two races. Bets of $2 $10 or $50 accepted at win place or show windows. NBC will telecast heats with Jay Randolph handling color commentary and Stan Bergstein calling the race. Local figures including Horace Coleman entertainer Jim Benedick and Saad Jabr are referenced amid changes at the fairgrounds. Area thoroughbred results at Ellis Park are noted with Miss Pokachief and Beed's Birthday triggering a $129.60 daily double.
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Palmer enjoys Weaver's sabbatical in Orioles win
Earl Weaver began a three game suspension as Jim Palmer pitched his first victory since June 27, lifting Baltimore to a 5-1 win over Minnesota and a split of the doubleheader. Palmer, viewing Weaver from the stands, noted their long-running disagreements over pitching. The Orioles extended their AL East lead to seven games while Red Sox and Royals climbed in their respective standings with other AL games.
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Trips, 89ers clinch pennants in final week showdown
Evansville and Oklahoma City wrap the regular American Association schedule with rest of week kinged by the two division winners. Oklahoma City sweeps Omaha 2-1 and 3-2 to seal a title run, while Wichita star Karl Pagel earns MVP honors with 39 homers and 120 RBIs. Pagel also leads in total bases and walks as he nears .330.
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