AL East Leaders Lose Games Narrowing Pennant Race
The AL East leaders all lost Tuesday as Boston dropped to Baltimore 3 2, New York fell to Detroit 7 4, and Milwaukee lost 6 5 to Seattle. Larry Hisle homered for Milwaukee but Tom Paciorek delivered a bases loaded two run single in the bottom of the ninth.
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Weese Fumbles Play in Broncos Vikings Finish
Norris Weese could have saved Denver confusion with a late rollout pass that turned into a fumble and a delay. The play, ruled a sack, halted the clock and allowed Minnesota to tie then win in overtime 12 9. Bud Grant criticized the delay as the Broncos lined up for a field goal.
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Warren County remains undefeated in district play
Warren County defeats Loudoun County 52 to 42 to stay 3-0 in the Northwestern District. Osbourn scores 20 points as Grigsby adds eight in the third quarter surge. Grigsby and Zelda Cook grab 17 rebounds each to control the inside.
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Redskins sign QB Kim McQuilken as backup to Theismann
The Washington Redskins added free agent quarterback Kim McQuilken to back up Joe Theismann and Billy Kilmer, while releasing running back Jack Delaplaine to create roster space.
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Martinez Three Hitter Sinks Red Sox In Boston
Luz Marina Martinez, wife of pitcher Dennis Martinez, helped diagnose his approach at the All Star break and he responded with a three hitter in a 3 2 Orioles win over Boston. He improved to 13 11 with a 1.79 ERA over his last 11 starts as the Red Sox commit errors in a slide.
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Handley rallies reserves to 67 29 win over Clarke County
Handley led 13 0 and then used subs to beat Clarke County 67 29 in Northwestern District action. Linda Jones 21 points 12 rebounds 6 assists propelled Handley while Ann Burks 14 in fourth quarter and Sharon Williams 12 also contributed as Clarke struggled with pressure defense and 10 first quarter turnovers.
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