End of an A's era as Finley sells star trio
A's owner Charles O Finley pulls off a record one day sale sending Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue to new teams for cash and un signed players. Sal Bando Gene Tenace and Bert Campaneris remain as the core while Finley vows to rebuild with the proceeds.
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Palmer Quietly Stops White Sox to End Orioles Slump
Jim Palmer pitched five hits over seven innings as Baltimore beat Chicago 4 0 to halt a nine game losing streak. Palmer improved to 6 0 against the White Sox in his career and extended his success versus Chicago.
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Reds strike late to top Cubs 6-4 in Riverfront
Cincinnati breaks a 3-3 tie with a three run eighth inning led by Bob Bailey Dave Concepcion and Pete Rose as Don Gullett earns the win The Cubs rally with Manny Trillo homering off Gullett but fall short after a decisive ninth inning tripled by Joe Wallis leading to a 6-4 final Cubs have not won at Riverfront since July 20 1974 Reds now own 16 wins in 17 meetings against Chicago this era.
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Rain In Astrodome Still Delights Diehard Fans
Twenty hardy spectators witnessed a rain in the Astrodome when seven inches of rain flooded the surrounding area and halted the Astros Pirates game. The crowd enjoyed a dome side dinner while players shared a banquet in the infield. Phillies beat Giants 10 2 as Johnstone and Maddox drove in four runs each. Mets edged Dodgers 11 to 2 with Kingman’s eighth inning single for the winner.
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