With four amateur umpires officiating, Ron Guidry posts his 18th win, beating the A’s, 7 – 1. Reggie Jackson’s home run drives in his 1,001st career RBI. The win keeps the Yankees 7 1/2 games behind the Red Sox.

On August 25, 1978 — With four amateur umpires officiating, Ron Guidry posts his 18th win, beating the A’s, 7 – 1. Reggie Jackson’s home run drives in his 1,001st career RBI. The win keeps the Yankees 7 1/2 games behind the Red Sox.

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