Die-hard Cubs fan plans burial in team uniform
Washburn Illinois AP profile of Hack Harper a lifelong Cubs devotee who, despite polio, lived for the team. He plans to be buried in a Cubs uniform with a bright blue cap and red C, having attended 1,500 Cubs games at Wrigley and collected 187 autographed foul balls.
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Kennedy's patience pays off in the end
Terry Kennedy delivered a clutch two run double in the 13th as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-9 after a day full of errors and late drama. Kennedy, filling in for Ted Simmons, battled through 0-for-5 before his decisive hit.
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Buckner Returns to Spark Cubs to 4-1 Win over Braves
Buckner, back from a leg issue, collected two hits and a sacrifice fly driving in two runs as the Cubs beat Atlanta 4-1. He and Buckner helped push Chicago past Atlanta while manager Gomez cited natural grass at Wrigley as key to his return. Jerry Martin belted his 10th homer in a windy day at Wrigley Field.
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Indians Dynamos Harrah Orta Drive 14-5 Win Over Twins
Toby Harrah drives in seven with a six for six performance by Jorge Orta as Cleveland clips Minnesota 14-5. Orta ties AL single nine inning hits record with five singles and a double, while the Indians roll to a fourth straight victory.
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Ott Leads Pirates Past Astros with Homer and RBI
Ed Ott drove in two runs with a homer and a single as the Pirates beat Houston. John Candelaria scattered eight hits for his fourth win in nine decisions, escaping a first-inning bases-loaded jam after Cesar Cedeno's double.
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Phillies rally past Padres 8 5 behind Luzinski noted drives
Philadelphia beat San Diego 8 to 5 as Greg Luzinski drove in two runs and the Padres committed three errors leading to four unearned Philadelphia runs. Rookie Bob Walk earned his second major league win in two decisions after five innings.
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