NL's Bench and Carew Head Ballot for All Star Selection
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench and Minnesota first baseman Rod Carew lead the All Star ballot released Monday. Bench and Carew top the vote totals, with four teams each naming eight candidates and Yankees, Phillies, and Cardinals drawing seven apiece. fans may vote or write in selections.
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Rodgers captures 82nd Boston Marathon in photo finish
Rodgers, a Boston sporting goods store owner and former teacher, won by 0.02 seconds over Jeff Wells in the 82nd Boston Marathon. Wells, a Rice University graduate, finished 2:10.15 with Edsa Takkanen third at 2:11.15, while Shorter faded to 23rd as 4,000 spectators cheered through tough conditions and crowded streets.
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Williams head to Dolphins after 49ers OJ trade
Delvin Williams, displaced by OJ Simpson acquisition, is traded to the Miami Dolphins for Freddie Solomon and Vern Roberson plus first and fifth round picks. San Francisco gains multiple early picks, with Williams moving to a winning club as Solomon competes for a starting role.
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Sportscaster Wins Women’s Boston Marathon Title in 2:44
Barron, a 33 year old sportscaster with WAGA-TV, won the 82nd Boston Marathon women’s division finishing in 2 hours 44 minutes 52 seconds. Merritt of Racine finished fourth, DeMoss of Los Altos took second, Barron’s win marked her first major victory after a decade of running.
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Anderson to host Soviet junior team for second year
Anderson will again host the Soviet Union touring national junior basketball squad on May 9 in a game co hosted by the Sertoma Club and the Amateur Athletic Union. Last year the Russians beat a Indiana Kentucky all star club 120 114 before more than 7000 fans for Sertoma Charities. This year’s team will include Indiana All Star selections and an at large Madison County pick. Proceeds go to Sertoma charities including schools and special needs programs.
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Forsch Quietly Shuts Down Phillies for No-Hitter
In a cold damp Busch Stadium night, Forsch refined two extra pitches to back his no hitter against Philadelphia. The 28 year old right hander threw 94 pitches and struck out three as St. Louis edged the Phillies on artificial turf. Reitz’s error ruled a play misplayed, with Cardinal teammates disputing the ruling while Phillies noted a potential hit.
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