Cincinnati Reds Pound Astros to Grab Second in NL West
The revitalized Reds rout Houston 10 3 sweeping the four game set at the Astrodome. Hal McRae belts a grand slam and Johnny Bench plus Tony Perez homer as Sparky Anderson praises his lineup. Reds move into a two way tie with Houston for second place behind the Dodgers.
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Cubs Rally Beats Cardinals as Hands Wins Fourth
Ron Santo Jim Hickman and J C Martin led a six run first inning rally in Chicago against St Louis. Bill Hands earned his fourth win in five decisions as the Cubs topped the Cardinals. New York widened its East lead to five games over idle Pittsburgh while Philadelphia fell deeper in the standings following a 15th loss in 16 games.
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NCAA Track Meet Opens With UCLA USC In Fierce Title Chase
UCLA coach Jim Bush sees a possible UCLA USC Oregon and UTEP showdown for the national title as the 51st NCAA meet begins in Eugene. USC strong in sprints with Quarrie Deckard and Brown, while UCLA’s John Smith wins his heat in the 400. Oregon and UTEP suffer early qualifying losses, and UTEP’s Harold Williams faces setbacks with false starts.
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Casanova Signs Bengal Pact
Cincinnati Bengals secure defensive back Tommy Casanova as the last 1972 draft pick to sign a multi year contract. Coach Paul Brown notes Casanova aims for long range pro goals and will join College All Star efforts in Chicago. Casanova plans graduate study toward a medical career. Brown also weighs Bob Woolf proposed amicable settlement of reserve clause and free agent issues.
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Lakers To Name General Manager
Los Angeles AP The Los Angeles Lakers were to name a new general manager today. Fred Schaus, the team's former coach and GM, resigned May 16 to coach at Purdue. Pete Newell and Jim Hardy were also mentioned as candidates.
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Perry Records 9th Win as Siebert Shuts Out Orioles
Sonny Siebert pitched effectively for Boston to beat Baltimore 7-1, earning his 16th career win versus the Orioles. Rico Petrocelli and Carlton Fisk drove in early runs, Perry notching a nine win for Cleveland as Gaylord Perry edged Detroit 1-0. Kansas City won 5-3 over Minnesota while Milwaukee topped the Yankees 9-8 in 12 innings.
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Orioles Rally End Indians Losing Streak Behind Perry
Eddie Leon walked Perry sacrificed and Tom McCraw singled to produce the Orioles third inning run off loser Joe Coleman. Perry worked out of early threats as Detroit beat Cleveland 7 0, halting Cleveland’s seven game skid. Richie Scheinblum hit a 471 foot pinch homer to lift Kansas City past Minnesota.
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Blalock Fights LPGA Suspension With $5 Million Suit
Jane Blalock filed a $5 million lawsuit against the LPGA after a one year suspension for alleged ethics violations. The suit seeks a court order allowing her to compete during the case and damages including trebled damages. The case follows Blalock’s disqualification over an incorrect scorecard at the Blue Grass Invitational in Louisville.
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Parkersburg Beats Point Pleasant in State Tourney
Parkersburg defeats Point Parkersburg in a 4-0 one-hitter by Dave Rowley in the first round. Point Pleasant managed a lone seventh inning single by Mike Fetty as Randy Warner took the loss.
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Barstow Records Golf Ace Shoots Hole In One
Barstow Records Golf ace David Barstow scored a hole in one on the Elms Golf Course par three seventh hole on Memorial Day using a nine iron. He played with his father Tom Barstow and John Lovesy and son.
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