Reds Win In 11th On Lum Shift Fueled Smash At Reds Park
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in 11 innings after a controversial infield overshift. Mike Lum hit a clutch single off Pedro Borbon to drive in the winning run as Braves manager Dave Bristol deployed the so-called Mike Lum Shift. Pirates edge Giants 1-0 as Candelaria notches third shutout. Phillies defeat Astros 7-1 behind Steve Carlton five-hitter and Mike Schmidt 32nd homer. Dodgers surge with a ninth-inning rally, Garvey homer, Cey adds 20th.
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Jerry West Hired As Lakers Coach
LOS ANGELES AP Jerry West, a former star guard, is hired to coach the Los Angeles Lakers after a feud with owner Jack Kent Cooke. The parties settled a $6 million suit and a $2 million countersuit, with terms undisclosed. Reports mention a possible offer to Jerry Tarkanian of Nevada Las Vegas for a five year deal.
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12 Owners Find Dead End With Roster Decision
New York reports the NFL owners face a roster size decision as talks with players and the union stall on a collective bargaining agreement. By Tuesday 26 teams must trim to 49 players plus preseason additions, with expansion Tampa Bay and Seattle at 60. A vote on a deal could precede the season, otherwise crunch time returns in New York on Sept. 1.
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NFL Preseason Roundup Colts Host Saints Tonight
Colts aim to rebound after a 25 14 loss to the Bears host New Orleans in a trio of exhibition games tonight. Bears, Steelers, and Giants highlight a weekend slate with many teams resting key players and tuning lineups for the regular season.
Redskins Seek 2nd Preseason Win at Kansas City
Washington heads to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Chiefs in a preseason game aiming to break a two game skid. The Redskins, led by coach George Allen, previously beat Atlanta 17-10 but fell to Baltimore 20-3 and Pittsburgh 27-7. Kansas City, 1-2 in the preseason, lost to San Francisco 21-13. The Chiefs face injuries in the secondary with Tim Gray out and Don Markin sidelined. Larry Brunson returned a kickoff 99 yards in the season highlight.
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