Cubs Triumph Over Dodgers as Buckner Pleads Improvement
Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 to extend their NL East lead to six games. Bill Buckner helped the Cubs with timely hits as Manny Trillo delivered a two run triple in the ninth to break a 3-3 tie and Bruce Sutter closed out the win.
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Seaver Debuts for Reds in Montreal Debacle
Tom Seaver joins Cincinnati in a 9 4 win over Montreal Expos after a 4 for 1 trade with the Mets. Seaver, 32, a three time Cy Young winner, aims to lift the Reds toward pennants as Joe Morgan and Larry Shepard praise the new big three of Seaver Billingham Norman.
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Trillo Leads Cubs Past Dodgers with Ninth Inning Triple
Manny Trillo, the Cubs’ Venezuelan star, shattered a 3-3 tie with a two run triple in the ninth as Chicago beat Los Angeles 7-3. Trillo leads the NL with a .382 average after 59 games and dismisses any talk of a batting title. Bruce Sutter earned the win in relief, and Buckner poked two hits while taunting Lasorda.
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Johnson and Griffin to renew backfield for Bengals
Cincinnati signs Pete Johnson to join Archie Griffin in the backfield. Johnson, 6 foot 1, 248 pounds, aims to report to training camp at 240 pounds after workouts with Griffin at Ohio State. He set Ohio State and Big Ten scoring marks with 58 touchdowns.
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Foster leads Reds past Expos with four runs
George Foster delivered a three run homer in the fifth and another in the ninth to power Cincinnati to a 9 4 victory over Montreal. Foster said he is at peak strength as he fills the spotlight left by Tony Perez. Bill Billingham improved to 8 3, with Dale Murray aiding in the win.
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Nicklaus Core Leads as Green Breaks Out in Open Race
Hubert Green takes a share of the U S Open lead with a 67 to 136. Gary Player moves into position to chase Nicklaus, who sits six behind at 142 after an eagle on the 16th. Arnold Palmer trails at 142 as well amid hot 95 degree conditions at Southern Hills.
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Duke Names Tom D Armi new head baseball coach
Durham North Carolina AP reports Duke University named Tom DArmi as head baseball coach on Friday. The article notes strong performances from players including Jeff Harmening and David Park driving in three runs each for the winners while Comer contributed a run for the losers and a grand slam was mentioned. Barry James had two hits.
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