Ruhle Near-Perfect Pitching Lifts Astros To First Place
Vern Ruhle pitched 7 2 3 innings of no hit relief before Jim Wohlford’s pinch hit single, as the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 to seize sole possession of first in the West. Cesar Cedeno added an insurance run in the ninth as Houston moved to 10-4 for the pitcher. In other games, Reds beat Dodgers, Phillies over Cubs, Cardinals top Expos, Pirates down Mets, and Padres sweep Braves.
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Steelers stumble again in Cincinnati
United Press International notes the Pittsburgh Steelers, aiming for a fifth Super Bowl in 1981, suffered a 34-10 loss at Riverfront Stadium after nine turnovers in Cincinnati. The defeat came as coach Chuck Noll lamented self-inflicted errors and noted the Bengals built a 10-0 lead before sealing the win with late mistakes by Pittsburgh.
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Bengals Rally For Gregg First Win As Head Coach
Pro football report describes Cincinnati's 28-20 deficit overcome by Jack Thompson sprinting in two fourth quarter TD passes after Ken Anderson reinjured his knee. Pittsburgh edges ahead with Bradshaw TDs and a Swann 68 yarder before Thompson’s late rally.
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Cosmos Dominate Strikers To Clinch NASL Title
New York Cosmos crushed the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 3-0 at RFK Stadium to win the Soccer Bowl and their third NASL title in four years. Giorgio Chinaglia scored twice and Julio Cesar Romero opened the scoring after the break as Cosmos sealed the win, with Chinaglia named MVP. Strikers forward Gerd Mueller left with a pulled muscle in the 39th minute, hampering Lauderdale’s offense.
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Guidry Dominates Red Sox to Extend Yankees Lead
Yankee ace Ron Guidry worked a six inning gem with Rich Gossage finishing, as New York defeated Boston 3-0 to push their AL East margin to four games behind Baltimore. Guidry improved to 15-9 since returning to the rotation, while Gossage earned the save.
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Young takes women's title at Kansas City LPGA stop
Overland Park, Kan. LPGA winner Young led with five birdies to seal a Sunday victory. Shelly Harlin placed second at 288 while Mr. Smith of Petone, New Zealand shared eighth at 70, with a strong finish on holes 5 8 and 14. Young, already a winner the prior week in Virginia, extended her season total to five titles.
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