Cubs Star Rick Monday Hits Three Consecutive Homers
Rick Monday of the Cubs homered in the first, third, and fifth innings to power an 8-1 win over the Phillies. Burt Hooton limited Philadelphia to three hits as Chicago pulled away. Monday expressed disbelief at achieving such a night after a long career.
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Wrenmen Lose Home Finale To Cincinnati Bearcats 3-1
Ohio University baseball ends home slate with a 3-1 defeat to Cincinnati. Bobcats led 1-0 on Bob Bruno's third inning score but Cincinnati rallied in the seventh on a two-run triple by Butch Alberts after a costly wild pitch by Tom Rausch. Burman pitched six for UC with Nagel sealing the win. Ohio used five pitchers totaling six strikeouts. The loss leaves OU eyeing a MAC title bid in the Kent series as a possible swing in the standings.
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No Le Hace Plans Fast Preakness Strategy Change
Trainer Homer Pardue scraps off pace plan and vows quicker moves for No Le Hace in the Preakness against Riva Ridge. Race projections name early speed from Eager Exchange and Freetex, with Upper Case not leading as in the prep. Riva Ridge is seen as strong but not a sure Triple Crown lock.
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Viking Banquet Slated
The Vinton County High School All-Sports banquet is set for Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Al Bowen of Columbus Central High School will speak. Admission is 1.50, athletes and cheerleaders free. Varsity and reserve letters, MVP trophies, and sport leader trophies will be awarded. A new top scholar athlete award is funded by Vinton County National Bank.
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Wottle Named MAC's Best Of Week
Bowling Green's Dave Wottle named Mid-American Conference athlete of the week after clocking 3:58.5 for the mile in Philadelphia. His second four minute mile this season surpassed the MAC record of 3:58.7 set by Sam Bair and followed a 3:58.5 effort in the King Games.
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Thinking Man Bahnsen Shines With Two Days Rest For White Sox
Bahnsen pitched two days rest to beat the Twins 2-1 as Chicago extended its win streak to six and 12 of 13 at home. Kekich, in New York’s 3-1 win over Cleveland, also shined as the league’s action spread across Baltimore Detroit Oakland California Boston Kansas City and Texas.
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Bettenhausen family race mandate guides Indy hopes
Gary Bettenhausen, eldest of three brothers, carries a family vow that one Bettenhausen must win the Indianapolis 500. He recalls his father’s fatal crash aiding another driver, his mother’s support, and his progress in sprint, midget, stock, and championship car contests with three Indy big-car wins and over $200,000 in prizes.
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Bulldogs Try Again After Weather Rains Out Games
The Athens High School baseball team chases a single game versus Marietta after rainouts washed out a Tuesday game at Chillicothe and a planned doubleheader at Portsmouth last Saturday. Remaining schedule includes a home twin bill against Lancaster Saturday.
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Major League Baseball Thursday slate with twilight games
Schedule lists Wednesday games featuring Blyleven Bradley Kline Tidrow Siebert Lonborg Bosman Drago Dobson Lolich Holtzman May with Thursday twin bills Boston at Detroit and Oakland at California plus twilight only contests.
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Schaus Accepts Post as Purdue Coach
Fred Schaus accepts the head coaching job at Purdue University after 12 years in pro basketball, returning from a front office role with the Los Angeles Lakers where he was general manager. He succeeds George King and notes both pro and college coaching carry headaches, including recruiting and eligibility issues.
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Nicklaus Palmer Lead Strong 147-Field at Memphis Open
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer return to action to challenge defending champion Lee Trevino in the 175000 Danny Thomas Memphis Open at the new South Course of Colonial Country Club. The event features 147 players with several top money winners on hand and late withdrawals listed.
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Scioto Downs Harness Racing Entries and Results Planned
Sports editor notes Scioto Downs season opening and announces regular publication of entries and results for readers following harness racing at the track. The Messenger will provide ongoing coverage of races, standings, and related results.
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District baseball tournament opens in Chillicothe
The Class A district tournament starts today with Eastern of Meigs County vs Whiteoak at Bulmer Field and Adena vs Lucasville at W A Field. 4 p.m. games set. Thursday finals at 4 p.m. determine regional entrants. Winners meet for spot in Newark regionals. Class AA district competition scheduled for Thursday at Rio Grande.
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