Goltz Dominates A's for Seven-Run Twins Victory
Dave Goltz, in a standout outing, flirted with a no-hitter before settling for a three-hitter as the Minnesota Twins blanked the Oakland Athletics 7-0. The win extends Minnesota’s strong stretch, with Goltz adding another gem to his 20-win season profile. Michael Edwards monitored late into the game, but Goltz rode a dominant performance to the decisive victory.
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Cardinals Sell 41 503 Season Tickets Despite Turmoil
St Louis AP reports the Cardinals season-ticket total for 1978 is 41 503, third in team history, despite upheaval from last season including departures of Don Coryell Conrad Dobler Ike Harris and Terry Metcalf and no early signings of top draft choices. Eight home games at Busch Memorial Stadium begin Sept 10 versus New England with other home dates in September October and December. Road schedule opens Sept 3 at Chicago with eight away games in total and four preseason road games.
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Cubs post All-Star break win behind Murcer homer
Bobby Murcer delivered a two run homer off Pat Zachry in the third inning as the Cubs defeated the Mets 4 1 at Shea Stadium. Zachry reshaped the mound after a fourth inning delay and was lifted after walking Krukow with the bases loaded. Bruce Sutter earned his 14th save and urged the team to start strong in the second half to stay in the race in September.
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Steeleville Cape Girardeau baseball doubleheader results
In the first game Steeleville lost to Cape Girardeau 8 to 0 despite Osburn hitting a home run. The second game Steeleville routed Cape Girardeau 5 to 2 with no home runs. Steeleville stands 20-6, Cape Girardeau 12-16. next home game Tuesday versus Carlyle.
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Softball Tourney Results Belleville Weekend Action
In Belleville fast pitch softball Du Bois KC defeated Poeikers 4 to 1 on Saturday while St. Louis Bombers beat Du Bois KC 9 to 1 on Sunday. Kronoff and Israelson homered for St Louis and Konkel Letzekorn for Du Bois. Allen doubled homer for St Louis and Hale homered for Du Bois with two on in the fifth. Du Bois finishes 29-15 and plays Belleville Exchange Club Tuesday.
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Track Jaycee Regional Jamboree results and qualifiers
At Marion Centralia Carbondale Fairfield Sandoval Anna and others posted event finals with top finishers advancing to the state finals August 4-5 in Champaign. Senior Girls and Boys crowns paired with district relay and field marks led by Karla Coleman Michelle Holmes Scott Wilkinson and George Warren across multiple events.
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Crab Orchard Club Regatta Sailing Results
Hobiecat 18 class took Ist Grant Hicks with Gordon Isco second and Ed Workman third. Hobiecat 16 class led by Ist Larry Bruno. Hobiecat 14 class Ist Steve Karstrand. Flying Scott class finished with Ist Paul McRoy second Ted Glass third Brian Hanson fourth Dale Peischl.
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Doby to Return to Hitting Coaching After All Star
Chicago manager Larry Doby said he will return to coaching hitters after the All Star Game. He noted heavy media focus since becoming the majors second black manager, saying the distraction is over as the White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3.
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Bowling for Dollars and MLB All Star Highlights Tonight
TV listings show Bowling for Dollars at 6:30 p.m. on channel 2 followed by Major League Baseball All Star game coverage from San Diego on channels 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. The program lineup emphasizes sports entertainment and marquee baseball action from the week.
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