Stargell Homers At Home End Pirates Slump
Willie Stargell powered a 3-1 Pirates win over the Astros at Forbes Field with a long homer and a first inning sac fly. Stargell, lifting his average to .069, helped Pittsburgh snap a early-season slump as Dock Ellis left with an injury after the sixth. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 6-2 behind Jim Merritt as Rico Carty homered in the ninth for Atlanta.
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Baseball Planned AL East Weekday Games
The Associated Press lists Wednesday's scheduled games across the American League East and related matchups including Kansas City at Oakland Milwaukee at California Chicago at Minnesota Detroit at Cleveland New York at Washington Baltimore at Boston Los Angeles at Montreal San Diego at New York San Francisco at Philadelphia St. Louis at Chicago Houston at Pittsburgh with no game results.
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Wake Forest Plays Duke In ACC Baseball Clash
Wake Forest hosted Duke in the lone ACC league game among conference teams. Maryland led the ACC at 5-1 in conference play and 10-4 overall after WVU and other nonconference games. NC State pressed East Carolina as leaders of the Southern Division. State stood 5-2 in ACC and 11-4 overall.
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Hollis Stacy Proves Real At Pinehurst Round
Hollis Stacy, 16, shot 70 in Monday’s Pinehurst qualifier to lead the field as Mrs. Philip Cudone praised the young golfer’s swing and poise. Cudone, North and South champion, noted Stacy’s composure, accuracy, and potential after a four under par opening round on the No. 2 course.
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Barber Wins New Orleans Open in Playoff Spurt
Miller Barber, seldom in the winner’s circle, claimed the New Orleans Open title in a playoff with Bob Charles and Howie Johnson. Barber’s 12-foot birdie on the 2nd hole sealed a $25,000 first prize and pushed his year’s earnings past $69,000, earning him a spot in the Tournament of Champions.
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Super Bowl Instant Replay Sets Season Opener Matchup
Hank Stram and Bud Grant vow no special significance as Chiefs meet Vikings again in opening weekend after their Super Bowl clash. NFL schedules Kansas City Minnesota rematch September 18 21 with 14 game slate and Monday night series. The new two conference structure pairs Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh with AFL clubs in balanced leagues.
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Hill wins Boston Marathon in record 2 10 30 amid rain
Ron Hill, a 31 year old from Cheshire England, becomes the first British winner of Boston Marathon and sets a course record with 2 hours 10 minutes 30 seconds. Georgetown graduate student Eamon O Reilly finishes second in 2 11 12 the fastest American marathon time.
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99 Yard Return Sparks Minnesota versus Nebraska
Gary Hohman of Minnesota intercepted a pass and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown in the fall game against Nebraska, marking the longest scoring play of the season for a Big Ten team.
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Knicks Advance Past Bucks in Nba Playoffs to Face Lakers
The New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 132 to 96 to win the best of seven Eastern Division final series 4-1 and advance to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. The series moves to Madison Square Garden for game six and returns to Los Angeles for games seven and eight if needed.
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Chaps Hold 2-1 Edge In ABA Playoffs
In Los Angeles, the Dallas Chaparrals beat the Stars 116 104 to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Division playoff series. New owner Bill Daniels attended as Willie Wise sat out most of the game with ankle injuries. Ron Boone and Cincy Powell led the Chaps, while Mack Calvin topped Dallas with 28 for the Stars.
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Hawks and Bruins Spar In Do Or Die NHL Clash
The Chicago Black Hawks host the Boston Bruins in game two of the East Division playoffs with Boston up 1 0. Phil Esposito meets brother Tony Esposito as Chicago aims to even the best of seven. Pit Martin foresees a bruising affair after game one’s 6 3 Bruins win in Chicago.
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Racing Roundup from Aqueduct Pimlico Gulfstream and more
New York Duck Dance won the Toboggan Handicap at Aqueduct by three quarters of a length over Master Hand. Baltimore Barkley Corner took the Roman Patrol Purse at Pimlico by four lengths over Sir Judex. Miami Lord Seton edged Great Brother by a neck in the feature at Gulfstream. Chicago Frances Flower won the Paula Purse at Washington Park by three lengths over Likely Lady. Pawtucket Rosey defeated Mighty Jamie by three quarters of a length in the Midnight Ride Purse at Narragansett. Boston Dr. Zetzel captured the Patriots Day Handicap at Suffolk Downs with Just A. Baker second. Cherry Hill Royal Signal topped Goddess Special and Office Queen by a neck in the Betsy Ross Handicap split at Garden State.
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