NL Stars Triumph In All-Star Game Victory
The National League defeated the American League 7-3 in San Diego as Steve Garvey drove in two runs with a third inning triple and Bruce Sutter earned the win. Garvey’s eighth inning triple sparked a four-run burst as LA’s first baseman helped secure NL’s seventh straight win. Vida Blue started for the AL with Rod Carew collecting two triples, but Sutter and Rollie Fingers shut the door for the NL. Lasorda praised his club's belief after trailing by three runs early.
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Sutter named NL Player of the Week for seven game span
Bruce Sutter ace reliever of the Cubs was crowned National League Player of the Week for the week ending July 9. He appeared in five games, earned five saves, and pitched eight scoreless innings in which he allowed four hits. The Cubs went five of seven as Sutter dominated with a sharp split finger fastball.
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Bruce Sutter
Chicago Cubs
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Cubs
Garvey wins MVP in All-Star Game with stitched chin
Steve Garvey, after 22 stitches on his chin, earns MVP honors in the All-Star Game by singling with bases loaded in the third and hitting a leadoff triple in the eighth to spark a 7 3 NL victory. He shares the moment with teammates Bruce Sutter and Steve Rogers, while Vida Blue and Rich Gossage suffer in the setback.
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Cardinals count NIel Fiala hits notches 100 in season
Neil Fiala, university signee turned Cardinals prospect, collected his 100th hit Monday for the St. Petersburg (Class A) Cardinals, the first in the system to reach the mark. He is hitting .341 and praised for strong defense and winning play by assistant director Paul Fauks.
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Ex Saluki Fiala First in Card Chain with 100 Hits
Ex Saluki Fiala tops the Card chain with 100 hits after standout seasons at Vianney High School Meramec Junior College and SIUC He earned 1974 American Legion Player of the Year and Amateur Baseball Player of the Year honors In 1975 he was MVP at Meramec and led the squad to a national junior college title He hit .351 for SIUC in 1976 and .319 the following year before being drafted again by the Cardinals Now 22 he is expected to stay in St Petersburg with an eye toward a Double A posting with the Arkansas Travelers
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Cardinals demote Reeves from St. Petersburg to Gastonia
Reeves, a St. Louis Cardinals outfielder and Calary rookie Pioneer League batting champion, was sent Tuesday to Gastonia of the Western Carolinas League. The Gastonia club is Class A but regarded as a step below St. Petersburg. Reeves, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale alum, batted .264 with 22 RBI for St. Petersburg this season.
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Road Hole warning as Palmer recalls 1960 Open loss
Arnold Palmer warns players to fear the Road Hole at the Old Course St Andrews as 155 golfers tee off in the British Open. He recalls how a mis-hit near the famous 17th cost him the 1960 title to Kel Nagle. Watson, Nicklaus, Trevino and Ballesteros sit among early favorites in a field led by Tom Watson defending his 1975 77 titles context.
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Ed McMahon Quad Cities Open begins with GMC leaders
In the Quad Cities the Ed McMahon Quad Cities Open starts Thursday with Bob Lunn and Artie McNickle leading the field after each shot a 67 Saturday in the Greater Milwaukee Open. Lunn finished eight-way tied for 20th with a 77, McNickle a 76. Others in the running include Mike Morley John Lister Roger Maltbie and Dave Stockton as Lee Elder skips the week and Trevino heads to the British Open.
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