Reggie Jackson reaches twelfth homer in 7-2 Oakland win
Reggie Jackson hit his 12th homer of the season as Oakland defeated Cleveland 7-2. The swing propelled the A’s from midpack to pennant contention, with Vida Blue pitching six innings and Rollie Fingers earning the win. Sal Bando tied the game with an eighth inning RBI single as Oakland pulled away.
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Giants lose despite Kingman threat and Simmons hot streak
In San Francisco a late double by Ted Simmons broke open the eighth inning as the Cardinals beat the Giants 5 4. Charlie Fox questioned why Simmons was not intentionally walked with first base open. Rick Wise earned the win for San Francisco as Dave Kingman failed to homer in a key at bat.
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Festival 72 rodeo boosts state standings in Oklahoma
Festival 72 drew about 3500 fans as the Western Rodeo Association held events Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Gibby Gibson organized the show for Oklahans with top results including Benny Bowen first in bareback bronc and Rick Gage first in saddle bronc.
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Mississippi Birthplace of Big Time Boxing
The source notes Mississippi City as the birthplace of major boxing with John L. Sullivan defeating Paddy Ryan on February 7, 1882 in an eight round world heavyweight title bout, the first great championship fight in U.S. ring history.
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Ryun to Run Friday Mile at Coliseum in Vons Classic
Jim Ryun, former mile world record holder, will race in the Vons Classic at the Los Angeles Coliseum Friday night. He faces strong rivals including Dave Wattle, Tom Von Ruden, Bob Wheeler, and Jim Crawford as he aims to prove fitness ahead of Munich Olympics. Ryun, now in Lawrence, Kansas, recently posted a 3:57.1 in the Kansas Relays landmark win.
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Worm race victory at Brighton Toy Fair shocks crowd
An eight inch worm named Toy Token Fem won a two foot course in seven seconds at the Brighton Toy Fair. Whippy Will II finished second by a worm's length as 30 spectators watched the event billed as the world's first worm race.
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Ukiah Pony and Colt meeting on Thursday at Bank of America
Managers coaches sponsors officials and parents of Ukiah Pony and Colt leagues gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Bank of America building to discuss a four team Senior Little League July tourney at Anton Stadium and to review playoff dates practices and future Senior Pony Colt relations.
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