Wise hurls 1 hitter as Red Sox rout Twins 5 0
Rick Wise dominated Minnesota with a one hitter and four walks to power Boston to a 5 0 win over the Twins. Carl Yastrzemski doubled and Jim Rice tripled in the 2 0 lead, with Cecil Cooper and Fred Lynn driving in runs in the fifth. Rod Carew stole his 28th base and 200th of his career for Minnesota.
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Royals
Tigers
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Detroit
Frank Mac Mahon
Fate of ABA in hands of NBA
The ABA faces potential collapse as NBA owners meet in Hyannis to decide on mergers. Proposals range from four to six teams joining the NBA, with fees of about 4.5 million per team plus purchase of remaining franchises. Kentucky Colonels could relocate if mergers proceed.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Results
Daily results show Milwaukee 8 California 2 and Boston 5 Minnesota 0. Tuesday fixtures include Kansas City at Detroit and Baltimore at Chicago with several interleague matchups listed for a packed schedule.
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Hakes leads Fordtowners past Kasson
Hakes driving three hits and two RBIs helped the Fordtowners defeat Kasson 4 to 2 at Marcusen Park. pitcher Scott Ramlo threw well, retiring 12 in a row at times, as Austin improved to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in league play.
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Austin Legion Home Debuts Against Albert Lea
The Austin American Legion A team hosts arch rival Albert Lea at Marcusen Park tonight at 7 30 p m. Coach Bob Arnold’s squad sits at 1 0 in First District League play.
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Charley's Fastpitch takes fourth at LaCrosse tournament
Charley's Fastpitch compiled a 3-1 record to place fourth among 24 teams at the French Island Tourney in LaCrosse Wisconsin. Randy Kvam homered in a 9-8 loss to Twin Lakes. Ron Bergstrom and Greg Erstad homered and doubled in a 5-2 win over Country Kitchen. Norb Schmitt, Mark Ramlo, Bergstrom and Erstad contributed key hits in a 10-2 victory over Hillsboro. The team was eliminated by Pinelli's Bakery 63 in the final game. Bergstrom and Erstad finished with strong averages and Schmitt hit .431.
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Lefty's Tops Eagles in Slow Pitch Showdown
Lefty's beat the Eagles 18 to 6 at Todd Park as Dave Lobb earned the win. Dick Leimbek slugged four hits with two homers, Glen Farnum also homered for Lefty's. St Olaf Blue defeated Our Savior's 21 to 6 with Glenn Mair winning. Helm Tire edged Tiki Punch 9 to 8 in extras as Paul Helm earned the win.
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Queen's Plate Winner Royal Chocolate to be Syndicated
Toronto based North American Bloodstock Agency will syndicate Royal Chocolate, the 1973 Queen's Plate winner, for $216000. The deal specifies syndication across North American markets.
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Stanhouse erupts as Expos end skid with shutout
Montreal right hander Don Stanhouse erupted in the dugout after a rough stretch as the Expos beat the San Diego Padres 3-0. Stanhouse tossed a three hitter for his first major league shutout, while Barry Foote fueled the offense with a 2-0 lead setting hit. Cincinnati edged Chicago 3-2, Atlanta beat St. Louis 5-2, and Pittsburgh defeated Houston 2-1 in NL action.
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Maine Beats Washington State to Stay Alive in College World Series
Maine Black Bears upset Washington State 6-3 to keep their title hopes alive in Omaha as Maine pitcher Eric Wilkins absorbed the loss after a 12-strikeout effort. Arizona overwhelmed Clemson 10-6 to stay in the hunt, as Don Zimmerman drove in three for the Wildcats.
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Echo Lanes Bowling Top Five
Echo Mixers men Paul Larson with 623 and Dave Tveter 590 lead a top five list including Mike Judd 578 John Josh 573 and Tim Sellers 527. Women Eunice Hanson 504 Judy Rasmussen 477 Johnson 463 Robin Olson 444 Kathy 432 round out the standings.
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Columbus Introduced the Cigar to Europe from America
The cigar arrived in Europe carried by Columbus and was first smoked by Spanish and Portuguese nobility due to its high cost.
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Aaron and Tanana clash as Brewers crush Angels
Aaron blasted a two on homer off Frank Tanana lifting Milwaukee to an 8-2 win over California. Tanana struck out 10 but yielded nine hits and seven runs before relief. Money and Sutherland also homered, building a 7-1 lead, while Boston shutout Minnesota 5-0 and Kansas City beat Detroit 5-2.
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Gilliam joins New Orleans Saints after waiver win
New Orleans Saints acquire Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joe Gilliam for 100.00 amid Lombard era doubts. Coach Hank Stram says Gilliam is one of the NFLs finest young QBs and will be judged by Saints. Gilliam in Nashville says he has no strong emotions yet.
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Plunkett Sets Minnesota State Swim Record at AAU Meet
Gail Plunkett of the Austin Swim Club set a state mark in the Girls 10 and under 50 meter backstroke with 38.28 seconds at the first long course AAU meet in Class A in Brooklyn Park. She also won the 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter breaststroke, placed second in the 200 meter individual medley, fourth in the 100 meter freestyle, and fifth in the 100 meter butterfly. Teammates Joe Cerny, Wes Hompe, and Al Opsahl also placed in several events.
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American League Batting Leaders and Ranks
The Associated Press lists AL leaders: batting average McRae of Kansas City at .360 with Brett .354 and Lynn .339 close behind. Runs Otis of Kansas City tops with 41, Burroughs Tex leads RBIs at 46, Chambliss 41, Mayberry 38. hits G B Brett KC 81, McRae 76, Munson 69.
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Foreman Frazier Title Clash Sparks Career Stakes
In Uniondale New York Smokin Joe Frazier meets George Foreman in a pivotal heavyweight bout. Futch trains Frazier to stay calm and rebound after Jamaica defeat while Foreman predicts control. A loss could end Frazier career though Foreman 27 remains confident and focused on a title shot.
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