Brewers climb to top of AL East before All-Star break
Milwaukee's Gorman Thomas hit his league leading 22nd homer as the Brewers beat Kansas City 8-5 to seize first place in the AL East. Paul Molitor added a 3-run shot while Ted Simmons and Charlie Moore contributed homers, propelling Milwaukee from a May deficit to the league lead.
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Lollar snub fuels All-Star talk after Padres win
Tim Lollar, left-hander for the San Diego Padres, shines with a 6-2 win over the Mets in New York, improving to 10-2 and hitting his third homer. Padres manager Dick Williams defends Lollar, saying he’s deserved an All-Star berth, criticizing the selection choices as he lists other Padres candidates.
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Righetti posts first IL win with Clippers 7 1 over Charlies
Righetti, a former Yankees ace, scattered six hits in a 7 1 victory for the Columbus Clippers over the Charleston Charlies. He fanned seven and walked five in his first decision with the Clippers. Wayne Harer went 4-for-4 with a run scoring triple. The night also featured Richmond sweeping Toledo in a doubleheader and Tidewater edging Pawtucket in 12 innings.
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Chiefs' new system shows progress on the mound
Ault credits hard contact and defense as the Chiefs aim for cleaner play and more double plays while their pitching staff improves. Pedro Hernandez returns from Toronto, forcing a roster move likely to drop one pitcher, as Tony Fernandez and Fred Manrique prepare to rejoin. Gary Wilson starts tonight against Don Welchel.
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Americans vs East Germans in first track duel
Calvin Smith sprinted 9.91 seconds in the 100 meters as the United States men defeated East Germany 12012 to 102%%, while the U S women were defeated 105 to 52. East Germany won the meet 20714 to 17214, with coach Bert Lyle praising the host women as the best.
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AL All Star Ouster Roils UPI Midseason Classic
Montreal reports Rod Carew of the California Angels will miss the All Star Game because of right hand tendinitis. Andre Thornton of the Indians replaces him as designated hitter. Dennis Eckersley and Steve Rogers expected to start. Carew, in his 13th All Star game, has battled a hand injury since April 16 and a batting slump from .332 to .296.
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Geneva Cubs edge Auburn 5-4 in NY-Penn league game
Rolando Roomes delivered a solo homer in the ninth and Chuck Stewart’s pinch single scored Tony Woods as Geneva beat Auburn 5-4. Auburn’s Tom Rourke slugged a solo shot and Geneva’s Ken Emmert tied it with a seventh inning two-run homer. Mark Bailey’s three-run blast in the eighth gave Auburn brief life before Geneva reliever Joe Pantaleo earned the win.
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McEnroe Edges Wilander In Six Hour Davis Cup Duel
McEnroe led two sets to love and four games to three in the third before Wilander rallied to take the set and force a five set marathon. After a grueling 6 hour 32 minute match the Swedish veteran finally won the fourth set to level the tie as the United States fought to advance in Davis Cup action.
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