Kaat Completes First Complete Game Since 1976 in Phillies Win
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 10 4 as Jim Kaat earned a complete game, the first since August 3 1976. Mike Schmidt and Larry Bowa homered, with Bowa notching a season high three homers. Other NL games featured Cubs 10 Giants 9 in 12, Astros 6 Expos 3, Pirates 5 Padres 3, Dodgers 9 Cardinals 3.
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Connors Loses Favor at Wimbledon Parade
Wimbledon reports Jimmy Connors, top seed, snubbed the Parade of Champions centenary ceremony, prompting officials to strip him of his medal. The incident followed his thumb injury and a postponed first-round match against Richard Lewis as John Lloyd defeated Roscoe Tanner in an upset.
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Martin Keeps Yankees Manager Job Amid Rumors
DETROIT AP The Yankees will keep Billy Martin as manager after a brief meeting to “clear the air.” Gabe Paul denied reports of a vote of confidence or imminent firing, noting no change was imminent while admitting there were a few corrections Martin needed to make.
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Death on the 15th Green hoax shocks U S Open crowd
An anonymous call warned of an assassination plot against Hubert Green during the final round at Southern Hills. FBI officials and USGA leaders debated safety measures as Green pressed on with the round. The incident sparked a media mock movie idea and broader concerns about sensational violence in society.
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Wise Shuts Out Baltimore 4-0 in Memorial Stadium
Rick Wise tossed a two hit shutout with 10 strikeouts as Boston beat Baltimore 4-0 in Memorial Stadium. Yastrzemski and Rice provided key hits in an 11 run attack, boosting the Red Sox to a 3.5 game AL East lead over the Orioles and Yankees.
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