McCovey shows he can still hit the long ball
San Diego Padres star Willie McCovey, in his 17th season, hit a grand slam to cap a six run inning and beat the New York Mets 6-2. The blast tied him with Hank Aaron for most NL career grand slams at 16, as Randy Jones earned his seventh win.
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Barber ties Irwin in Atlanta Classic
Hale Irwin and Miller Barber shared a two stroke lead entering the third round of the Atlanta Golf Classic after Barber shot a 64 to move to 135. Irwin remained near the top as a strong field battled in the 225000 event with many rivals including Hinson Dent Casper and Nicklaus amid a large cut to 78 players.
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Footmen Served Doors Guarding Guests Right or Left
Romans believed entering a house with the left foot first was unlucky. Slaves held doors to ensure guests stepped with their best foot forward. Some slaves gained the designation footman due to this duty.
Lakers, Jabbar trade report fuels deal tension
In INGLEWOOD California the Lakers and Bucks near a trade that would send Kareem Abdul Jabbar to Los Angeles in return for two players plus NBA rights to two more The report notes Jabbar is already in Los Angeles and has been seen with Lucius Allen as talks continue over weekend terms The Bucks would receive Elmore Smith Brian Winters and the NBA rights to Dave Meyers and Junior Bridgeman as the Lakers seek to rework their front line with the storied center
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Prefontaine Dies in Traffic Crash in Eugene
UPI reports Steve Prefontaine, famed U S distance runner and seven time American record holder, died in a car crash while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of .16. The 24 year old Olympian was alone in his convertible when it crossed the center line, hit a curb, struck a stone embankment and overturned, trapping him beneath the vehicle.
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Knicks may dole out more for McGinnis
New York Knicks paid 500000 dollars upfront to sign George McGinnis on a six year 2000000 dollar package and may owe more to avoid piracy charges. Philadelphia holds NBA draft rights and protested the move while expressing potential negotiation leverage for a better return. Burke said negotiations with the 76ers could continue to acquire McGinnis, a former Indiana star who boosted Pacers to high scoring numbers.
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