Benedict Drives Braves Past Astros in Spring Exhibition
Bruce Benedict slugged a two run homer and added an RBI single and a sacrifice fly as the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 7-3 in an exhibition game. The contest highlighted a busy day of spring training action across major league teams.
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Sox trade Nordhagen for Jays' Rodriguez
Chicago White Sox ship outfielder Wayne Nordhagen to Toronto for third baseman Aurelio Rodriguez. Nordhagen, 33, hit .308 with 6 home runs and 33 RBI in 65 games in 1981. Rodriguez, 34, batted .346 in 27 games with the Yankees last season, with 2 homers and 8 RBI.
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Coe College Kohawks open baseball season under new coach Pinky Primrose
Harold Primrose begins his first season as Coe College coach leading the Kohawks in the opener against Monmouth at Washington High School field. The 10 returning players include five pitchers from a 9-10 team, with key hitters Tom Marshall and Bob Behrie highlighting a veteran lineup.
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Borg Returns to Win After Five Month Layoff
Bjorn Borg, off nearly five months, defeated Paolo Bertolucci 7 5 6 0 in the Monte Carlo qualifying opener. The Swede started slowly, losing the first three games, but surged after holding serve in the fourth game and credited concentration problems early.
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Walters Viewed As Strong Wisconsin Coaching Candidate
Evansville coach Dick Walters was reportedly offered the Wisconsin job by athletic director Elroy Hirsch and was to be interviewed this weekend. Walters confirmed serious interest but did not confirm an offer, noting his prior interview for the post in 1976 and recent success rebuilding Evansville after the 1978 plane crash.
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