Sneva wins Pocono 500. Penske hails new chassis ace
Roger Penske cheered a major breakthrough as Tom Sneva captured the Pocono 500, finishing 1.7 seconds ahead of teammate Mario Andretti. Sneva, hailed by Penske as Mark Donohue’s successor in chassis setup, claimed his first major USAC victory and moved to 2,500 driver points while Wally Dallenbach, Gordon Johncock, and Johnny Rutherford followed.
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Indians fall short in Detroit doubleheader heartbreaker
Cleveland led 2-1 in the nightcap on Ron Pruitt’s bases loaded single but Detroit rallied in the bottom of the ninth to win 3-2. The Indians won the opener 5-2 as Rick Waits earned his fifth win, while Wayne Garland pitched well before the ninth inning collapse. Cleveland remains four games back but six behind first-place Boston as they head to a 7:30 p.m. start against Baltimore.
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World Series excitement in June Dodgers split Reds series in Cincinnati
Dodgers took the nightcap 9-3 after losing the opener 5-4, splitting a weekend four game set in Cincinnati that kept Los Angeles 8 games ahead of Cincinnati. Dave Lopes called the series like the World Series and Lasorda hailed the back-to-back wins as the equal of any World Series. Sparky Anderson urged the Reds to rebound and win seven of their last nine as they chase the Dodgers. Dan Driessen led Cincinnati with three hits and eighth homer. Steve Garvey and Doug Rau fueled the Dodgers in game two. Also, Cubs beat Mets 5-2 and Atlanta won 6th straight 5-2 over San Diego in NL action.
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Watson dominates Western Open to claim fourth win
Tom Watson fired a 69 in the final round at Butler National to win the Western Open by 5 under par 283, defeating Tom Weiskopf and a host of challengers including Johnny Miller and Hubert Green. The victory boosts Watson to the PGA money list lead with $200,135, adding to early-season wins at the Crosby and the Masters.
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Yankees close to Boston after midseason surge
United Press International reports the Yankees sweep the AL East leading Red Sox to pull within two games of Boston. Rod Carew shines for the Twins in a 19 12 win over the White Sox as Minnesota widens its lead in the AL West. Billy Martin contends the Fenway trip will draw boos when they meet again in September.
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Evert to face King in Wimbledon quarterfinals
Wimbledon centennial tournament moves into the second week with Chris Evert clashing with Billie Jean King in a quarterfinal that could rival a final. Americans seek a semifinal spot as Rose Casals fights Virginia Wade and Navratilova faces Betty Stove while Sue Barker meets Kerry Reid in the other half of the draw.
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Center Court Showdown at Wimbledon Sees King and Evert Promise
Wimbledon action centers on Billie Jean King aiming for a seventh singles title and 20th overall on center court while Chris Evert predicts tough battles. The men’s quarter finals feature Connors, McEnroe, Vilas Geralaitis, and Borg facing Nastase as American hopes run high. McEnroe, a qualifier, makes history amid referee warnings over foul language.
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Sykes Gives Tigers First Major League Win In Dramatic Rally
Detroit pitcher Bob Sykes earned his first big league win in a dramatic ninth inning against Cleveland. Milt May delivered the game winning hit, Ben Oglivie scored the decisive run, and Sykes celebrated with his teammates after overcoming an Indian lead. The night capped a nervous but triumphant debut day as the Tigers rallied from a 2-1 deficit.
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