Yankees keep Billy? Steinbrenner pivots to Lemon again
George Steinbrenner, eight games back, believes the Yankees cannot win this year under Bob Lemon after previously replacing Billy Martin with Lemon. He had long sought performance from players and consulted his front office and team, noting players’ views influenced his moves and suggesting a possible return to Martin as manager.
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Hale Irwin wins U S Open at Inverness Club
Hale Irwin captures his second U S Open title at Inverness, finishing with a four over par 75 round for a 72 hole total of 204. He beats Jerry Pate and Gary Player by two strokes as Tom Weiskopf falters in the final round. Irwin earns 50000 dollars and clutches the famed U S Open trophy despite a tense back nine.
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Smarten Wins 45th Ohio Derby in Record Time
Smarten roared from the pack to win the 45th Ohio Derby in record time and claim the Midwest title. The colt trained by Woody Stephens and ridden by Sam Maule added Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Derby wins to his slate, earning $90,000 and lifting career earnings above $420,000. Maple began his riding career at the track, while Stephens also claimed Traific Judge's 1955 Ohio Derby win.
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Indians Prepare To Face Orioles In Top AL East Test
Cleveland, riding a 22 of 33 stretch and a five game win streak prior to a Seattle setback, hosts Baltimore for a three game series. Bobby Bonds sparked a late comeback with a grand slam in Seattle as Cleveland eyes another two of three to stay in pennant race.
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Ken Kravec earns praise as superb pitcher of month
White Sox right-hander Ken Kravec won his eighth decision in nine starts after a six‑hitter vs Boston 5-1, with Don Kessinger stating no one has pitched like him this month. Kravec logged his fifth complete game of the year and credited a improving fastball and curve ball as his best pitch.
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