Piersall in Uproar Over Umpires Sparks Forfeit Warning
Former Cleveland star Jimmy Piersall, now a White Sox radio announcer, faced controversy as umpire Dale Ford threatened to forfeit the second game of a doubleheader after Piersall's taunting gestures. Ford claimed Piersall aimed to incite a riot against umpires, while Piersall denied intent. The incident followed California’s 7-4 win and Chicago's 2-1 ten-inning victory.
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Indians rout Yankees to snap skid and move third in AL East
Cleveland beat New York 7-2 at Municipal Stadium as Alan Bannister and Andre Thornton led a 12-hit attack. Lenny Barker pitched six strong innings to lower his ERA to 1.93 and the Tribe pushed three runs across in the second and fifth innings. The win snaps a three-game slide and sets up a TV Sunday night finale with Doug Bird facing Wayne Garland.
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Reds Slump In 16 4 Rout As Silly Ball Surges
The Reds collapse after a strong start, losing 16-4 to the Dodgers on Sunday. Dusty Baker and Derrel Thomas trigger a seven-run third inning miscue, with Thomas and Monday each contributing two-run hits. Dodgers' 18-hit attack powers the rout as Cincinnati vows to rebound in San Francisco.
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Gilbert wins Class AAA title in wind-swept LCDGA event
Elyrian Sam Gilbert ends seven-year wait with a two over par 73 to capture Class AAA at Forest Hills Golf Center, defeating Bob Crawford in a playoff on the 560 yard first hole after both finished regulation with handicaps. Crawford missed by inches on a 30 foot birdie attempt while Gilbert sank a six foot putt for victory. Coen wins Class AA with 75, while Guest takes Class A and Perkowski claims Class B in windy Lorain County district results.
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Minoso Becomes Oldest Non Pitcher In A MLB Game
Former White Sox star Minnie Minoso played on October 5 1980 at age 57 years 10 months and 6 days becoming the oldest non pitcher to appear in a major league game.
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