Yastrzemski Powers Red Sox Past Royals 8-4
Carl Yastrzemski drove in four runs including a seventh inning homer as Boston defeated Kansas City 8-4 at Fenway Park. The Royals, who planned to soften Rice with an outfield shift and walked him earlier, saw Yaz deliver the decisive blow while Rice remained the AL home run and RBI leader.
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Tom Paquette
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Bullets Edge 76ers To Take 3 2 Lead In Series
Washington Bullets beat Philadelphia 121-105 to move one win from the NBA semifinals. Elvin Hayes led with 35 points and 19 rebounds as the Bullets used a 17-point burst to overturn a halftime deficit and seize control.
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Townsend Captures Houndslake Club Championship
Townsend won the Houndslake Club Championship with a 36 hole 147, six strokes ahead of Hughes and Crain. 78 golfers competed as Townsend claimed his second title in three years.
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Gary Owensby
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Charlie Timmerman
North Augusta CC to Host CSRA Tennis Tourney
The North Augusta Country Club will host the CSRA League Tennis Tournament May 16 18 with A B and C divisions. Entering the tournament deadline is May 11. Augusta Tennis Center claimed A and B division titles while Augusta Country Club took the C division crown. Other teams include Forest Hills Racquet Club West Lake Country Club Fermata Club Houndslake CC and The Court Jesters of Aiken.
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Court Jesters of Aiken
Kennedy Dominates Southern Cross Play in Junior High Golf
Kennedy Junior High leads the Southern Cross Golf Tournament after 18 holes with a 16 shot advantage over Aquinas Freshman. Chris Sipe tops the individual leaderboard at 74 with Craig Beckwith at 76 while Robbie Lofgren and Pat McNair are tied for third at 77. Rain may delay final 18. Awards to follow.
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Kennedy Junior High Tops Southern Cross Junior High Golf Title
Kennedy Junior High wins the Southern Cross junior high division for the third straight year despite weather forcing the final round to be canceled. Chris Sipe led individuals with 74, while Aquinas and North Augusta teams posted strong showings in a day shortened by storms.
Seattle Wins Playoff Game Tied Series With Denver
Seattle defeats Denver 121 to 111 to even the NBA semifinal series at 1-1. Marvin Webster, Dennis Johnson, and John Johnson star as Seattle benefits from Elaine Busse's therapy regime assisting players and boosting defense in the contest.
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Clemson Wins NCAA Bid for Atlantic Regional Playoffs
Clemson coach Bill Wilhelm says Clemson receives NCAA bid for the Atlantic Regional May 19 22 to be played at Miami home field. Miami and Marshall also selected. a fourth team to be named next week. USC could gain at large entry. Clemson 38-12, ranked No 4, goes to postseason.
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