A's overpower Indians for fifth straight win over Tribe
Oakland clinches a 6-3 victory in Cleveland as Eckersley loses his edge after All-Star break. Kept in check, Raich gives up seven hits and five runs while Holtzman improves to 12-7. Dark and Robinson lament miscues as Oakland seizes momentum in the AL pennant race.
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Kuhn defends tenure after two day All-Star break clash
Obscene remarks by commissioner Bowie Kuhn sparked a tense showdown as MLB owners voted 22 to 2 to extend his contract for seven more years. Despite protests from Charlie Finley, the final tally hinged on late shifts by the Yankees and Rangers.
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Indians edge past Athletics amid midseason stats and banner night
The Indians battled Oakland with a disputed third inning run, banners praising players, and Halter Night promotions. Attendance reached 13,085 as Cleveland stacked midseason stats, led by George Hendrick and Denn es Eckersley, while poor performances against lefties lingered.
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Major League Baseball Tonight Schedule and Standings
Major League games include Oakland at Cleveland and Kansas City at Boston with listed probable pitchers and times. NL East and West standings show Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York atop their divisions with several night games and tomorrow’s schedule across both leagues.
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Perfect game escapes Rainbow in Lorain hot stove play
In Class F, Bob Rainbow’s cap incident cost North Olmsted Conditioned Air a perfect game as a routine grounder slid the cap over his eyes triggering a wild throw and a lone baserunner in a 8 0 loss to Northwestern. Rainbow fanned nine as Rainbow went to Alliance last year. Other Class F winners included North Olmsted Exchange 8 North Eaton Shields IGA 13 and Lorain Youth Center No 2 7 5. An eight game slate follows with 70 clubs in action Saturday in the Hot Stove tournament.
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Browns Acquire East As Dallas Trade Hayes To 49ers
NFL and World Football League history collide as the Browns land defensive lineman Ron East, a 6-4, 250 veteran who last played for Hawaii in the WFL after time with the Cowboys. Cowboys trade wideout Bob Hayes to the 49ers for an undisclosed draft pick amid other league moves.
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Riessen blasts Nets attitude after World Team Tennis loss
Cleveland Nets coach Riessen criticized his team after a 26-20 loss to the Boston Lobsters, calling for professionalism. Hewitt and Reid won doubles for Boston as Riessen’s Nets slipped to 12-14, with Riessen defeating Hewitt in singles for Cleveland’s lone win.
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