Elvin Rose pursues Wee Willie in tight race notes
Vida Blue throws six hitter for his third shutout as Giants sweep to gain a share of NL West lead over Dodgers and Reds. Gene Richards drives in Derrel Thomas with a seventh inning double as Padres win sixth straight. St Louis endures 12th straight loss in San Diego. Houston edging past Mets as Wilbur Howard plates the winning run in ninth. Andujar returns to win in relief.
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Royals Extend Win Streak Over Slumping Red Sox
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog sympathizes with Boston's slump as the Royals won their 14th of 16, beating the Red Sox 2-1 to stay four games up in the AL West. Boston has dropped 10 of 12, while Evans doubled in the eighth for Boston before Hrabosky earned the save.
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Exterminator legacy cited in 1918 Derby note and 1980s jitters
Historical mention of Exterminator the 1918 Kentucky Derby winner, nicknamed Old Bones, racing to age nine. Contemporary baseball recap notes Boston’s hitting woes, Royals and Yankees games, White Sox sweep of the Rangers, Tigers over Mariners, Brewers triple power, Angels win and Downing’s July RBI.
Elyria Catholic Sets Tuesday Athletic Physicals at High School
Elyria Catholic will hold physicals for boys planning to participate in athletics on Tuesday from 5 30 to 8 30 p m at the high school. Physical cards signed by parents should be brought to the physical.
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Indians drop two to A's to fall in season series
Indian sidelights note Oakland beat them in two of three, tying the season series at four wins for Cleveland in 10 meetings. Umpire Alan Clark ordered Duane Kuiper to swap a defaced bat, with manager Jeff Torborg saying dirt on spikes caused marks. Jim Norris received the Ohio American Legion Graduate of the Year award. Buddy Bell may miss Kansas City series due to a back issue. Rick Waits to face Larry Gura as Tuesday’s probables, with Wednesday’s matchup featuring Dave Fresleben against Dennis Leonard.
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