Heat star Kessler reaches crew after lengthy Atlantic search
Miami Heat forward Alec Kessler who left Florida with two friends aboard a 33-foot speed boat en route to the Bahamas finally contacted his party Sunday night after Coast Guard crews scoured 28,000 square miles of Atlantic waters. Kessler, 6-11, was reported missing since Thursday while scouting near the Abaco Islands as authorities pursued his location.
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Derby Victory In April 1901 By His Eminence
On April 29 1901 His Eminence ridden by jockey Jimmy Winkfield wins the Kentucky Derby by a length margin of 172 over Sannazarro in the only Derby run in April.
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Ainge Sparks Blazers Past Sonics In Playoff Opener
Danny Ainge broke loose in the fourth quarter to lift Portland past Seattle 115-106 and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. He finished with 14 points after a sluggish start, keying a 13-2 run that put Portland ahead for good.
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Henderson Seizes Brock Record in Oakland Standoff
Oakland slugger Rickey Henderson tied Lou Brock’s career stolen-base mark at 938 and eyed stealing against his former team, the New York Yankees, in a 7 3 victory over the California Angels. He went 2 for 8, was hit by a pitch, and slid headfirst into second to break for the steal.
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Parrish Records Highlight Lifted by Record-Tying Steal
The record-tying steal came after Parrish called for a forkball and said it was down but accurate. Henderson celebrated by lifting the base above his head, then thrusting his fists to the crowd as they gave a standing ovation. Brock noted emotional pride in breaking a single-season record, predicting Parrish would chase No. 939 with renewed effort.
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Candaele Drives Astros Past Braves 2 0 In Quiet Win
Casey Candaele starred with a two run double in the seventh inning lifting Houston over Atlanta 2 0. Jimmy Jones earned the win as Tom Glavine’s winless streak against the Astros extended to 0 7. Glavine blamed lack of runs in the spacious Astrodome after another tough start.
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Earnhardt Clinches 50th NASCAR Victory at Martinsville
Dale Earnhardt captured his 50th career victory in the Hanes 500 at Martinsville Speedway. The 39 or 40 depending on who you ask battled a poorly handling car, endured late cautions, and regained the lead on lap 464 to finish 3.4 seconds ahead of Kyle Petty after Davey Allison faltered with a shredded tire.
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USC Aiken Clinches 7-4 Victory Over Limestone Pacers
USC Aiken closed its season with a 7-4 win over Limestone, finishing 43-10. Chad Cowan earned the win to move to 3-0, while Bill O'Toole took the loss. District playoffs set for Duncan Park Etanburg with pairings not yet determined.
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