Sox Complete Sweep Of Series With A's
Boston pitcher Reggie Cleveland earned his first complete game of the season despite a sore arm as the Red Sox swept the three game set with Oakland 7 3. Ken Holtzman gave up a few costly pitches, with Rico Petrocelli and Carl Yastrzemski delivering a two run homer and a grand slam respectively. Cleveland allowed four hits and two runs in the first three innings.
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Mile records shift as Bayi tops Ryan mark in Kingston
New talent Filbert Bayi of Tanzania shattered the mile standard with 3 51 at the International Freedom Games in Kingston, Jamaica, pushing aside Jim Ryan’s famed 3 51.1 time. Kenyan Ben Jipcho, ITA star, expects a clash with Bayi but cautions on pro amateur splits while outlining his own pursuit of faster milers and a dream Mile event.
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Warriors' Formula Is Working Forces 2-0 Lead in NBA Title Series
Golden State, led by Rick Barry, holds a 2-0 advantage over the Washington Bullets in the NBA Finals. Coach Al Attles praises a deep bench that has outscored the Bullets 73-24 and outrebounded 45-13 in two games. Friday's game at Cow Palace will be televised by CBS.
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Colonels Can Win It Tonight
Kentucky Colonels seek a third ABA title as they host the Indiana Pacers in a best-of-seven with a 3-1 lead. Artis Gilmore, 7 foot 2, faces ups and downs in the series after an 18-point night in Indianapolis and a three-day rest opportunity before the decisive game.
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Yastrzemski Seeks Hot Streak After Grand Slam
Boston star Carl Yastrzemski, in his 15th season, says he has shaken early batting slumps as he hit a sixth career grand slam in the Red Sox 7 3 win over the Oakland A s. He noted three left handed starters in Fenway and credited improved hitting, pitching, and hustling for the team’s 18 15 start and his 1194 RBIs.
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Sabres Fight Flyers Mortal Clash In Foggy Playoff Game
Buffalo and Philadelphia clash in game four of the NHL final with Philadelphia leading 2-1. A fogged ice delayed play. Buffalo won 5-4 in overtime in game three and now seeks three more wins. Coach Floyd Smith says the Sabres feel mortal opponents.
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Montreal Olympics Still On Sees IOC Question Drapeau
In Lausanne the Montreal Games remain on schedule as Mayor Jean Drapeau faces IOC scrutiny over stadium delays and labor strikes. He defended the project and indicated he may be asked to stay for further questioning after a lengthy session with IOC officials.
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Massabesic Bears Rally Past Old Orchard Beach 4 3
Massabesic rallied for two runs in the seventh to beat Old Orchard Beach 4 3, keeping Massabesic in a first place tie with Wells in the Southern York County League. Old Orchard Beach fell two games back. Both teams scored in the first inning. the Seagulls led 3 2 in the third. Mike Kimball went 3 for 3, Billy Presley 2 for 3 with a triple, Pat Caparino 2 for 4. Tim Rogers pitched well for Old Orchard Beach, allowing 10 hits, five walks and three strikeouts.
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