Bird and Catfish Back In Action On Big Wins
The Bird Fidrych and Catfish Hunter return with big support from teammates. Fidrych earned Detroit a seven run win over California as Thompson drove in four. Hunter threw his first start since May and led the Yankees to a 9-2 victory over Texas with Reggie Jackson homering twice.
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Late Inning Fireworks Spark Rally Across Baseball Standings
In a jam packed MLB slate Oscar Gamble lined a three run homer in the 12th inning lifting Chicago to a dramatic rally over Minnesota while Lee May fueled Baltimore with a five hitter and 19 RBI in eight road games. Carl Yastrzemski hit a solo homer for Boston in a 1 0 win.
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Giants Edge Pirates In 12th Inning Thriller
San Francisco defeated Pittsburgh 3-1 after a 12th inning rally. Gary Thomasson walked, Darrell Evans doubled to drive in a run, and Mike Sadek followed with a double to plate another. Rich Gossage took the loss for the Pirates.
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Blazers ready to draft new star after parade cheers
Portland officials focus on the upcoming college player draft after a record parade celebrating the championship. GM Harry Glickman says the Blazers want the best player available, while stars like Bill Walton receive MVP honors and fan adulation.
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Wilkins Eyes New Marks in AAU Discus Showdown
World discus record holder Mac Wilkins of the Pacific Coast Club eyes a 230 plus throw at the AAU championships as he and John Powell ready for a high powered discus competition. Powell holds the season best 223-0 and Wilkins’ world mark is 232-6. Al Oerter contemplates a 202-foot comeback entry while Houston McTear skips the meet. Preparations highlight the three day finals schedule with Wilkins seeking peak form.
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Quakes soccer ace out another month
Ninja Mitic the NASL all time leading scorer will miss at least another month for the San Jose Earthquakes due to a groin injury. He sat out six games after suffering the injury against Vancouver on April 23 and only played part of the May 23 match versus Washington.
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Finesse replaces power in youth soccer clinics by Marin coach
Bob Braghetta, a former USF All American, expands his summer camps from Marin to San Francisco at Kezar Stadium. Camps run June to August for ages 6 to 18 with top coaches, a 10 to 1 teacher to participant ratio, and a $45 fee per child. Braghetta emphasizes skills training, team play, and rules understanding.
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Defense comes first for 49ers new head coach Meyer
Ken Meyer stresses a defense first approach as he begins his first NFL head coaching job with the San Francisco 49ers. He credits the club's strong last season defense and outlines goals of consistency and balance on offense while working closely with GM Joe Thomas to build the team.
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Cubs Rally Past Dodgers Behind Wind Blown Single
The Cubs beat the Dodgers 3-1 as a wind aided 60 foot single by Bobby Murcer produced the decisive run. Bruce Sutter earned his 16th save after Rick Reuschel wild pitched a run in the seventh, with Murcer adding an eighth inning RBI. Lasorda noted the wind helped the big play.
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