Brewers Sweep Astros? Reds Tie Up Early Season Heat
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers in first place after a 6-5 win over Detroit on Dave May's 10th inning homer. Gorman Thomas and Tim Johnson spark a three run fifth. May adds his second homer of the game. Yankees beat Baltimore 4-0 behind Mel Stottlemyre and Sparky Lyle as Orioles rally to win game two. Tommie Harper and Carl Yastrzemski power Boston past Cleveland 8-3 with a first career grand slam for Harper. Rudy May shuts out Chicago 3-0 as Vada Pinson and Jim Spencer drive in runs for California. Dick Woodson limits Kansas City to zero hits until Steve Horley’s bunt.
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Smith Wins WCT Finals in Four Set Thriller
Stan Smith defeats Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 to claim the $50,000 prize in Dallas Moody Coliseum. Ashe earns $20,000 amid controversial calls that sparked 8,500 fans and a dramatic finish.
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Riggs Triumphs In Court Battle Victory on Sunday
Ramona California AP report says 55 year old Bobby Riggs defeated Margaret Court 6 2 6 1 in a high profile battle of the sexes match. He earned 10000 dollars plus 7500 from TV and taunted Court with playful remarks after the win.
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MAC Race Tightens As Time Runs Low
Ohio University Bobcats cling to MAC baseball title hopes after sweeping Central Michigan while Miami leads with 14-5 in league play. Ohio would clinch with three wins and two losses by Miami, potentially forcing a neutral-site playoff to decide the MAC representative in the NCAA tournament.
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Athens Bulldogs wrap up regular season with regional meet
Athens placed third among nine teams at the Marietta Annasenz-Glazier Relays in Marietta. They had a second-place finish at the Chillicothe Track Festival, and now prepare for the Southeastern Eastern District meet in Lancaster where event winners advance to state. Ironton led as top scorer Bill Markin compiled 142 points.
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Nicklaus Behind Due To Weather At Kings Island Open
Golfing millionaire Jack Nicklaus faces weather delays as Kings Island Open preparations stall. Dick Craig says the 125000 event, set for October at the Nicklaus Golf Center near Kings Island, will use the 6950 yard championship course once rains stop. Plans to toughen fairways and add traps hinge on dry conditions and course readiness.
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Belpre wins TVC track title with balanced depth
Belpre and Warren Local each won five events in the Tri- Valley Conference meet, but Belpre led with 78 points to Warren Local’s 55. Vic Knick of Warren Local claimed the 440 yard dash and high jump, while Belpre’s depth sparked the top team finish as Vic Knick also ran on the Belpre 880 yard relay. Umpire sought for Women’s Softball League with contact details provided.
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Belpre Takes Tri-Valley Golf Team Title in Parkersburg
Belpre wins the Tri-Valley Conference golf meet at South Hills with 332, defeating Nelsonville-York at 349. Medalist honors go to Bill Boyle of Belpre with 78, while Scott Bean of Nelsonville-York finished runner-up with 79.
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Harriers Post Mixed Results Ahead of Conference Meet
Ohio University track saw mixed outcomes as Rich Dowswell defended his NCAA javelin title with a 253-3 throw. At Pitt Relays Rich Judd placed third in hammer with 178 feet while Nick Becker was sixth in discus at 148 feet and Bill Curry hit 45-7 in triple jump.
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Ohio U women sweep with lacrosse win at Oberlin and softball victory
The Ohio University teams posted wins over the weekend with lacrosse beating Oberlin 13 to 3 and softball defeating Otterbein 17 to 9. Anita Carl and Lisa Reed scored five goals apiece in lacrosse while Helen Hanson earned the win on the mound for Ohio in softball, with Janeen Sands doubling for the lone extra-base hit.
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Crooksville Seeks Coach for Football and Other Roles
Crooksville invites applications for a head football coach and assistant duties in basketball and a spring sport. The position may require a major teaching subject. Crooksville is in the Muskingum Valley league and were 1971 football co champions. Apply by May 31.
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Wahama Banquet to Feature Newt Oliver Speaker
Wahama High All Sports Banquet names Newt Oliver former Rio Grande and Bevo Francis coach as featured speaker. The event occurs Monday May 21 at 6 30 p m at the Red Carpet Inn Pt Pleasant West Virginia. Oliver coached a player averaging 50 points per game and led the nation in scoring in 1947 48. He also toured with the Harlem Globetrotters for three years. Tickets are $2 75 each.
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Weiskopf Wins Colonial National by Narrow Margin
Tom Weiskopf claimed the Colonial National Invitation title in Fort Worth by one stroke over Bruce Crampton. He finished 276 after a final round 69, securing $30,000 as Crampton bogeyed the last hole to drop into second.
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Wottle Sets Pitt Stadium Record in Half Mile
Olympic gold medalist Dave Wottle of Bowling Green University wins the half mile at the Pitt Invitational Track Classic in 1 50.2, setting a Pitt Stadium mark.
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Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Snippet
Saturday games feature New York blanking Pittsburgh 6 0 Chicago defeating Philadelphia 3 while San Francisco beat Los Angeles 5 San Diego routed Atlanta 14 2 Montreal beat St Louis 3 1 Houston crushed Cincinnati 7 1 on Sunday Chicago routed Philadelphia 4 9 San Diego 6 2 Atlanta beat New York 6 4 Pittsburgh St Louis Montreal Cincinnati Houston 0 Monday slate lists multiple matchups with pitchers and results to be filled.
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MAC Football Standings Echo Weekend Results
Ohio 8 9 leads. Central Michigan 4 1. Miami 6 12. Toledo 1 0. Bowling Green 4 9. Eastern Michigan 3 8. Next weekend Bowling Green at Ohio. Toledo at Eastern Michigan. Kent at Western Michigan.
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