Yankees Mourn Thurman Munson With Nationwide Tributes
New York fans and teammates honored Thurman Munson after the Yankees captain died in an Akron Canton crash. Cardinal Cooke led prayers as an emotional memorial unfolded at Yankee Stadium with a 9 minute tribute. His No. 15 will be retired, his locker left vacant, and a center field plaque planned.
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Betsy Barrett wins third Babe Zaharias Memorial in record pace
Betsy Barrett captured her third consecutive Babe D Zaharias Memorial Golf Tournament title at Village Green, finishing 144 after a 71 opening round and 73 second round to crush her own record by 10 strokes. Sharon Heliseva place second at 153, with Doris Kastrinsky and Lynn Marriott tied for third at 154. Agnes Celestain won the net division with 140 after a hole-in-one on day one.
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Parker's big but quiets fans in Pirates win doubleheader
Dave Parker, booed at Three Rivers Stadium, goes 3-for-4 with a three run homer and helps the Pirates sweep a two game set from the Phillies 6-3 and 5-1. Jim Bibby throws a five hitter in the nightcap while Willie Stargell adds a homer. Schmidt leads Phils with 38th homer.
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Syracuse drop again as Tidewater wins in 11th 4-3
Syracuse fell 4-3 to Tidewater in 11 innings after a costly misplay by Chuck Fore and a botched relay. Jose Moreno scored from first on Ed Cipot’s single in the bottom of the 11th, sending the Chiefs to another late loss amid manager Vern Benson’s frustration.
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Arm Strong Debut Brightens Bears Jets Preseason Clash
Neill Armstrong and the Chicago Bears look to shake off a rocky start as they open preseason against the New York Jets. Jets coach Walt Michaels with a 4-3 defense plans to start Richard Todd, followed by Matt Robinson, while the game features other early NFL week one action and notes on players like Larry Csonka.
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Bisons stumble into sixth straight loss at Griffin Field
Syracuse Bisons fall to 0-6 in a rain soaked night at Griffin Field as Jets roll 29-6 in AFC action. Guydell Powell leads Binghamton with 113 rushing yards and two TDs while Eddie Sims nets a 32 yard score for the Bisons. Jets safety coverage and interceptions anchor the win as Salt City hosts Watertown next.
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