Slow games add dimes to Red Sox fan's phone bill
Jonathan Schwartz, a dedicated Red Sox follower, uses a special phone link to hear Boston games from abroad. He rates fast pitches like Bill Lee over slow ones such as Diego Segui, whose pace once added dimes to his bill. Schwartz traces his passion to a 1946 trip and Boston’s unique lure.
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Padres Bring Back Shirley for Save Against Cards
Left-hander Bob Shirley returned to the Padres bullpen and recorded his first save in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The 24-year-old, moved to relieve, joined a four-man rotation as manager Roger Craig praised his quick reflexes and reliable fastball. Randy Jones earned the win, with San Diego knotting its trip at 10-10.
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Martin spells out Yankee rules for curfew and conduct
Bloomington Minn AP Billy Martin posted a 32 page memo on Yankees letterhead detailing dressing room rules including a 1 am curfew after night games and a $100 fine for group card games. He said the rules exist to avoid grievances with the players association and to ensure hustle and obedience. The memo followed a 2-0 win over the Minnesota Twins as Reggie Jackson faced exile and possible return. Ed Figueroa earned his first win since June with support from Munson and Rivers while Figueroa bumped umpire Durwood Merrill in a tense moment after a disputed play.
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Rose Keeps Streak Alive With bunt Hit
Pete Rose broke a 31 game hitting streak with a ninth inning bunt single off Ron Reed after a controversial walk. The Reds rallied in the inning to beat the Phillies 7-2 as Rose kept his string alive amid a day full of power from Henderson Foster and Schmidt.
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German team to play volleyball at SIU C
West Germany Schwerte, a top European club, visits SIU C to face the Salukis at 8 p.m. on July 27 in a best three of five match at the SIU C Arena. The visitors hold 29 national titles in the past decade. Tickets at the door cost 2 dollars for general public, 1 dollar for students outside SIU C, and 50 cents for SIU C students and children under 12.
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Nicklaus reluctantly plays in designated Philadelphia event
At Whitemarsh Valley CC the $250,000 Philadelphia Golf Classic opens with Jack Nicklaus expressing reluctance to compete in a designated tournament. He notes the format helps ruin venues but supports top players’ role in boosting events. Other top money winners, led by Andy Bean, also attend as Gary Player is excused for exhaustion.
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