Sports headlines for Saturday August 9, 1980:
- Designated Hitter Gains N.L. Support; But Likely Not Enough
- A.L. May Split Into 3 Divisions
- Fidrych Rejoins Tigers, One Year After Last Start
- Winfield, Ryan Fight At Astrodome
- Stone Wins 18th; Orioles Keep Rolling
- Even A 66 Has Nicklaus Talking To Himself In PGA
- Lloyd Defeats Jaeger For U.S. Clay Court Title

MLB standings as of this date
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
MLB team and player statistics as of this date: American League Batting / American League Pitching
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