Blue's 4-hitter stuns Birds 1-0 in Oakland
Vida Blue pitched a four-hit shutout to beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0. The 24-year-old lefty improved to 5-1 with five straight complete games and his third shutout of the season, while Pat Dobson took the loss. The Orioles threatened in the fourth but were held at bay.
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Guerin eyes second Derby win on Impetuosity
Veteran jockey Eric Guerin aims for a second Kentucky Derby victory aboard Impetuosity after winning the Blue Grass Stakes. Guerin, born October 23, 1924 in Maringouin Louisiana, recalls past Derby near misses and stresses the field size could impact Saturday's result while noting Impetuosity’s narrow-rail win showed the colt’s tenacity.
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Bucks Seek Sweep After 2-0 Edge In Nba Final
Milwaukee fans buzz over a potential sweep of the Baltimore Bullets after a 102 83 victory in Baltimore. Bucks players McGlocklin and Smith say they focus on playing their game while Costello calls two down and two to go as home record stands 38 2 with 15 straight at home.
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Braves host Giants in NL West opener at Atlanta
Perry starts for the Giants against Atlanta as NL West leaders open a three game set. Giants doctor injuries with Mays back in center. Braves contend without Riccardi and with a knee problem hampering Aaron as Carter notes lingering issues. Phillies edge Astros 2-1 on Wise gem, Mets rout Cards 12-2 behind Seaver.
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Williams Sets Tone For A s After Losses
Dick Williams, tipped to manage the Oakland Athletics in 1971, has won fans and critics with his amiable clubhouse demeanor. The A's stood 14-6, yet after a 10-2 loss to Detroit he held an open press session, praising team defense and situational baseball while warning about the cost of individual batting averages.
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Williams defends rookie umpire in tense Oakland clash
A's manager Dick Williams backed rookie David Phillips after a disputed call by first-base umpire in a game against the Detroit Tigers. Phillips ruled Don Mincher out on a play as Mickey Lolich appeared to juggle the ball on first base. Williams urged the press to ease up on the rookie, while veteran Larry Napp explained the umpire’s prerogative to decide without input from peers.
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Larry Napp
Baseball pennant chase mixes with scattered scores
An error filled recap shows Western and Eastern division standings with teams like Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Cincinnati and New York. Daily results include Philadelphia 21 over Houston and New York 12 6 1 over St Louis, plus upcoming games listed for Montreal Chicago and San Francisco with several night matches. A Tokyo boxing note reports Sakai defeating Cooper 3 2 for Japan in Have East Zone action.
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