White Sox face steep squeeze in tight AL West race
The White Sox stumble as California, Minnesota, Kansas City and Oakland chase, with Oakland beating Kansas City 9 5 and Chicago dropping to a four game skid. Angels pull within 1 game of first, while Detroit and Milwaukee win. Indians struggle with 16th loss in 18.
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National League All Star Outfield Vote Tightens As Balloting Ends
National League fans vote for the All Star outfield with Pete Rose leading at 86,118 and Billy Williams jumping to second at 69,470 while Cesar Cedeno and Bobby Bonds contend behind. Johnny Bench tops catchers with 151,076 votes as balloting closes July 8 for the July 24 game in Kansas City.
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Pirates silence Jenkins as Ellis shines in 3-1 win
Dock Ellis pitched a complete game three hitter to beat the Cubs 3-1, improving to 11-2 lifetime against Chicago. Richie Hebner hit his seventh homer and Bob Robertson his eighth as Pittsburgh challenged Ferguson Jenkins who extended his winless streak against the Pirates.
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Wimbledon seedings in doubt amid Pilic case court hearing
Officials of the All England Club announced Wimbledon seedings but legal fights over Nikki Pilic's eligibility continued. Pilic seeks to overturn ILTF suspension in British high court. judges heard arguments as players fear a walkout. Meanwhile Connors and Tanner won first rounds and other results noted as warmup events proceed.
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Illinois Women’s State Amateur Invites Opens At Urbana
Betsy Kimpel of Urbana and Lois Drarke of LaGrange shared medalist honors in the 40th Illinois Women's State Amateur Invitational with three over par 78s. Paula Shearer, last two champions, was one behind at 79. Pairings set for today include Kimpel versus Jones and Shearer against Evans. Ted Simmons, Cardinal catcher, is noted as a switch hitter with 11 home runs.
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NCAA to Begin Random Drug Tests Next Fall
NCAA proposes nationwide random urinalysis for all competing athletes to deter drug use. Chair Robert W. Pritchard said tests will be informational and not punitive, aimed at shaping future anti drug policies. Subcommittee chaired by Sen. Birch Bayh reviewed abuse of amphetamines and anabolic steroids. The report notes 1970s widespread covert use. The Phillies beat the Expos 4 1 at Veterans Stadium with Jim Bunning winning.
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Bourassa wins three hole playoff at La Canadienne
Canadian pro Jocelyne Bourassa captured her first LPGA victory in a three way playoff at La Canadienne in Montreal. She beat Judy Rankin and Sandra Haynie after tying at five under par 214 following a 54 hole event. Bourassa, 26, spoke proudly of winning at home near Shenanigan, Quebec.
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Major League Standings And Scheduled Games
The standings show Los Angeles leading with 13 and Atlanta at 3. Today’s schedule includes Chicago at Pittsburgh Parker 5-0 in New York at Philadelphia Lamborg 3-6 and other matchups across the league with several city pairs and pitchers listed for each game.
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