Giants Reliever Moffitt Saves 9-4 Win Over Astros
Randy Moffitt earned his eighth save as the San Francisco Giants beat Houston 9-4. He pitched 3 1 3 innings allowing two hits to secure the nationally televised victory. The win pulled the Giants within five percentage points of first place in the NL West.
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Indians Beat Royals as Hendrick Homers Twice
singles and George Hendrick had two singles and a two run homer for the Indians. Jim Catfish Hunter scattered eight hits, pitching Oakland past Kansas City 5 to 0. Sal Bando had a pair of doubles, keying early rallies for the A's.
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Tale Of Two Managers In A Minor League Classical Clash
In Appleton Wisconsin Grover Deacon Jones and Bernie Smith become the first black managers in the Midwest League sharing the same season. Their teams the Appleton Foxes and Danville Brewers meet as both men reflect on baseballs progress and the road they have traveled from segregation to managerial roles in the minors.
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Fraud Attempt Discovery in Indy 500 Prep
USAC technical chief Frank DelRoy exposed Norris Industries for altering car No. 34 to No. 31 to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. The crew, under orders from owner Fred Carrillo, attempted to bypass rules by swapping identification after initial inspection. Carrillo faces possible fines and license suspension. Posey and chief mechanic McCormick avoid penalties.
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Hagerman Calls for National Team Approach to Rowing
American rowing may shift toward European style selection with national teams and rigorous physiological testing. Hagerman cites two U S national teams that reached finals in Munich and plans to send crews to the Moscow world championships.
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Diz, Curt And Tony Show Premieres On NBC Baseball Night
NBC debuts a celebrity broadcast in Houston with Curt Gowdy Tony Kubek and Dizzy Dean guiding viewers through the Giants Astro game. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn joins, while Dean performs The Wabash Cannonball amid mixed fan and critics reactions as ratings loom.
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Amateur Athletic Reform Faces Senate Hearings on Sports
The Senate Commerce Committee opened hearings on reforming U S amateur sports and the Olympic program. Sen John V Tunney said weak planning and bureaucratic wrangling undermine athletes and urged creation of a nine member commission to review Olympic participation and propose legislation. Witnesses include Olympians Connally Davenport de Varona Chaffee McMillen Toomey Cosell Metcalfe and Byers. AAU and NCAA figures also invited.
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Secretariat Sets Second Fastest Preakness Time}
Secretariat, the big chestnut colt eyeing a Triple Crown, clocked 1:54 2-5 for the 13 16 miles in the Preakness at Pimlico, three-fifths quicker than the initial timer and second only to the 1:54 record by Canoeero II in 1971. trainer Lucien Laurin said a review was asked but stewards confirmed the new time after race tapes showed the stopwatch 1:54 2-5. Belmont Stakes June 9 at Belmont Park looms as Secretariat aims for the Crown, a feat last achieved by Citation in 1948.
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Lancaster Advances To Regional Play
Lancaster defeats Steubenville 4-2 at Trautwein Field to win the Class AA district baseball final and earn a regional berth in Columbus. Jeff Hicks pitched all nine innings. Tim Burney and Mark Harden contributed key hits. Lima Shawnee advances 1-0 to reach the regional round.
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Ashland Ducks Ironton In Nonleague 4-2 Victory
Ashland Kentucky held Ironton to two hits to win 4-2 in a non league game. Ironton pitcher Jerry Murnahan took the loss with Jeff Collins relieving. Rich Wennig Wheeler and Green shared mound duties for Ashland. Dave Henlapp hit a two run homer in the first for Ashland. Ironton meets Sheridan Friday at 4 p.m. in Newark regional semifinal.
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Athens Women’s Softball opening night features Seaman’s and Stroh’s wins
Seaman’s defeats Pizza Hut 12 to 6 in a 13 hit game led by Jackie Hooper three hits and Linda Hunsicker on the mound. Stroh’s beats Hoon’s 23 to 5 with J Poches winning and Carmen, Hancock, LePore leading at the plate. Rusty’s dominates Economy Cab 33 to 3 with Doris Faris earning the win. Ohio University lacrosse closes season with 10-9 win over Ashland as Kurt Blank and Byron Rudy score three goals apiece.
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