Yanks split doubleheader as Royals beat Red Sox
Slump plagued Boston with three runs in 46 innings as Don Zimmer faced questions about the lineup. Royals beat the Red Sox 2-1 as Paul Splittorff improved to 12-9 with Al Hrabosky saving. Yankees swept a doubleheader vs Twins 4-0 and 3-2, Angels defeated Orioles 4-2, Brewers beat Blue Jays 10-5, Tigers topped Mariners 5-4, A’s edged Indians 5-4, White Sox swept Twins 5-4 and 4-2.
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Rose's Imaginary Streak Targets a Made Up 48
Cincinnati Reds captain Pete Rose boasted of chasing Sidney Stonestreet's 48 game hitting streak after extending his own run to 43 straight games. He claimed the fictional rival while reporters watched his 2-for-5 day in a 5-3 Reds win over Philadelphia.
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First National Sports Festival Ends in Colorado Springs
The inaugural National Sports Festival closed with no records or milestones. Despite mishaps from figure skaters to rowers and a blown out flame, officials called it a valuable first step toward reviving American Olympic strength. USOC spent over 1.3 million dollars, aiming to cultivate future Olympic stars and broaden amateur competition.
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