Jackson's Return Ignites Yanks Opener with Candy Bar Tribute
Reggie Jackson homered in his first at bat as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 2 at Yankee Stadium. A crowd of 44 667 showered the field with candy bars in a fan gesture after Jackson's three run shot. The Angels beat the Twins 1 in 11 innings with Nolan Ryan striking out 12. Oakland topped Seattle 3 2 aided by Gary Alexander two run homer. Reds edged Giants 7 6 as Ray Knight scored on Rick Auerbach's pinch hit double. Cardinals defeated Pirates 6 5 behind Ted Simmons and Keith Hernandez doubles.
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Pendleton Returns Former Aiken Pitcher Having A Banner Year
The Citadel freshman pitcher Mike Pendleton, a former Aiken High standout, sports a 6-2 record and a 0.98 ERA. He has logged 472.3 innings across seven starts, two complete games, and two shutouts, and is praised by coach Chal Port as a top pitcher for The Citadel as they chase a school record in wins.
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Knicks and Bucks aim to sweep first round series
Knicks host Bucks after a 132-114 win over the Cavaliers as Bob McAdoo stars with 41 points. Nelson emphasizes execution and hard play as Milwaukee seeks another road win. Bullets Hawks and Sonics Lakers also head to road games as playoff action continues.
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Maris Says He Will Enter Hall of Fame One Day
Roger Maris, recalling his 61 homer season, tells AP he believes the Hall of Fame will include him someday despite critics. He reflects on abusive press coverage in New York and a career hampered by injuries before retiring to run a beer distribution business in Gainesville, Florida.
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Masters Thrill Ride Captures 1978 Golf Scene
The 1978 Masters delivered wide drama as Player clinched a record-tying closing 64 amid tense rounds and spectacular shots by Green and Watson. Frustrations marked the event while spectators felt the suspense from Augusta National's famed course.
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Aiken Polo Title Hopes Stir in Weekend Match
The Aiken Polo League hosts 2-0 Columbia versus title hopeful Aiken at Whitney Field at 3 p.m. with rain yesterday leaving the field in good condition. A win by Columbia would end league play and push a playoff scenario between Columbia and Aiken, with Alum Creek Meadowbrook and Myopia trailing.
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Pacers Postpone USC Aiken Game on Wet Grounds
The Pacers game against USC Aiken at Voorhees was postponed due to wet grounds. Coach Jim Kauffman said no makeup date was set. the team has a makeup game at home Sunday versus The Citadel at 2 p.m.
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