Tigers Sweep Royals as Houk Sees Fall Start to Winning
Detroit clinched a 9-7 victory in Kansas City to complete a three-game sweep of the Royals. Coach Ralph Houk hailed a revived lineup, praising young pitchers and bats as the Tigers moved within 12 games of the Yankees in the AL East. Northrup homered in the ninth after Detroit jumped out 8-0, while Royals rallied late but fell short.
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Ellis Hurls Wild Start as Pirates Fall to Reds 5 3
Pittsburgh pitcher Dock Ellis walked six warmups and then hit three Reds in one inning, tying a major league record. He eyed a Sunday start vs. Atlanta as he blamed extra rest for the wild performance while noting Blassitis fears and rain-delayed schedule.
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Pro Golf Circuit Fun For Scrambling Blancas Leads
Homero Blancas declares golf can be fun as he shoots a first round 65 at the Byron Nelson Classic in Dallas. He carded 33 32 on the Preston Trail course to lead by two over Bruce Crampton Bruce Devlin Bob Charles and Bob Payne in the $150 000 event with $30 000 to the winner.
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Ohio University Green and White game wraps spring football
Ohio University finishes spring practice with the Green and White game at Peden Stadium. The starters beat the reserves 15 first downs to 13 as Rich Berry and Cleve Moutry connected on a key 23 yard gain. Dave Houseton led rushers with 104 yards on 20 tries and L C Lyons added 86 yards for the first unit.
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Bobcats Hit Rugged MAC Weekend On Road Tests
Ohio's Bobcats travel for MAC contests at Bowling Green and Toledo with a 5 1 MAC record tying Miami for the lead. Doubleheader times shift from 1 p m to 10 30 a m and 3 30 p m. Tobik faces Young in the opener as Bowling Green totals boast strong pitching and hitting stars Brenly Drzagich and Walsh pace Ohio at the plate.
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Celtics and Bucks Set for Execution Driven Game Three
Boston coach Tom Heinsohn says no new playoff plan for Game 3 with Milwaukee. Both teams have developed styles in games one and two, so expect execution and steady defense. The Celtics won 98-83 with fast breaks, while Milwaukee used Oscar Robertson and board fights for a 105-96 overtime win.
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