Hoyt extends 13th straight win in major league record push
Lamarr Hoyt of the Chicago White Sox remained unbeaten in eight decisions this season as his club routed the Texas Rangers 10-2. Detroit’s Herndon homered three times and drove in seven in an 11-9 Tigers win over Oakland, tying a major league four-homer two-game stretch. Angels beat Brewers 4-1, Tom Brunansky homered in Minnesota’s 8-7 win over Baltimore, Guidry won his fourth in New York’s 6-2 win over Kansas City, and Seattle shut out Boston 3-0 behind Floyd Bannister.
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Bench Doesn t Regret Leaving Mask
Johnny Bench, veteran Reds third baseman, says he does not regret giving up the catcher’s mask. He reflects on his 16th season with Cincinnati, his long injury history, and choosing loyalty and fulfillment over chasing records or big free agent pay.
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Guerrero's blast nips Cubs in ninth
Dodgers win 2-1 as Pedro Guerrero belts a walk off Bill Campbell into center field seats at Dodger Stadium in the bottom of the ninth. The Cubs tied in the top of the ninth on singles by Moreland and Durham.
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Pinckneyville Celtics win softball tourney
The Pinckneyville Celtics men’s fast pitch team swept the Springfield Round Robin to take the title. Bob Keith pitched a one hit shutout, striking out eight in a 10-0 win over Tayloree in the final. Lew Schweizer led with three homers on the day, O Rear two, Hale one, as the Celtics posted a nine hit attack. They earlier beat Springfield 5-2 and Hannibal 5-0 to finish 3-0 in the meet.
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Rockies Realignment Looms as NHL Weighs Rockies Move
New York AP report details the NHL Board of Governors 17 hour meeting over the Colorado Rockies status. Owner Peter Gilbert seeks Meadowlands Arena move to New Jersey for next season, with possible sale to John McMullen. Unanimous permission required. no vote taken. Realignment, territorial rights, and indemnifications complicate the path forward.
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