Rivers Dash Sparks Guidry No-Hitter Streak Tie
Mickey Rivers pinch hits to spark a dramatic rally as Gary Thomasson and Rivers drive in runs and force a 2-2 tie. Ron Guidry wins his 13th straight for the Yankees, setting a club record for most wins without a loss, in a doubleheader sweep over Detroit.
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Cardinals sweep Expos in doubleheader, face Cubs next
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Montreal Expos 5 4 in both games, moving to 32 48 and .400. Pete Vuckovich earned the first win with a sixth inning RBI, while George Hendrick and Ken Reitz delivered key hits. In the nightcap Hendrick homered and John Urrea allowed five hits as St Louis rallied to win. Montreal starter Rudy May remained strong, but relief pitcher Gerry Pirtle impressed for the visitors.
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Cardenal Nets Two Run Shot To Stab Cubs In NL East Clash
Jose Cardenal belted a two run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 6 5 to open a five game lead in the NL East. Cardenal blasted his old team amid a war of words with former Cubs manager Herman Franks who labeled him a troublemaker. The win extended Philly's recent dominance over Chicago as they prepare for a Mets series while the Cubs head to St Louis for a three game set.
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Lewon-Keig Team Wins Goose and Gander Championship
Lewon and John Keig of Cambria shot 133 to win the championship class Sunday in the Goose and Gander tournament at Crab Orchard Golf Club near Carterville. About 100 couples from Southern Illinois and St. Louis played the 36 hole event that began Saturday and ended Sunday. Tom Edminston and Winona Edminston of Herrin won A class with 152. Al and Vida Nelson of Herrin won B class with 163. Richard Baldwin and Jean Baldwin won C class with 170. Virgil Yewell and Jane Yewell of Carterville won D class with 182.
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Foster's 3N shot caps Reds win and snap skid
George Foster lined a three run homer off Charlie Hough in the seventh at Riverfront Stadium to give the Cincinnati Reds a 7-6 victory, ending a six game losing streak. Rick Auerbach also homered as Cincinnati avoided another loss while the Dodgers saw their six game win streak end. Braves top Giants 9-7 as Dale Murphy drives in six with a grand slam and two singles. Padres beat Astros 6-2 with Perry and two relievers combining on a six hitter. Ashford and Turner homer.
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White Sox split to give new manager first win
In Bloomington, Minnesota, Rich Chiles drove in two with a two run double and Rob Wilfong hit a two run homer as Minnesota beat Chicago 9-5 to split the doubleheader and give new White Sox manager Larry Doby his first victory.
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