Schmidt Approaches 500th Home Run in Narrow Phillies Stand
Phillies star Mike Schmidt neared 500 homers during a tough homestand with three long drives and a near miss. Opponents including Gary Carter and Rick Sutcliffe praised his talent and character, while teammates and rivals alike expressed support for his milestone achievement.
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Eight players reach 2 000 point plateau in season race
NBA wrap notes eight players near or over 2,000 points as season winds down. Michael Jordan leads, with Wilt Chamberlain’s 3,000 plus feats highlighted. Contenders include Dominique Wilkins, Alex English, Kiki Vandeweghe, Mark Aguirre, plus Bird, McHale, and Dale Ellis.
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Castro ironing out Pan Am wrinkles
Cuban President Fidel Castro told U S reporters in Havana that Cuba expects all disputes over participation in the Pan American Games in Indianapolis to be resolved. Key issues include charter flights to Indianapolis and use of the American Legion Memorial for ceremonies. The games run August 7 to 23.
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