Cubs top farm club win caps late rally
Junior Kennedy's bunt single with two out in the ninth capped a four run rally and gave the Chicago Cubs an 8 7 victory over Salt Lake City Seattle Mariners' Triple A farm club in their final exhibition game. Wayne Nordhagen's pinch double and Ryne Sandberg's two run single tied the game.
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Camacho Wins Tough Unpopular Decision In Phoenix
Hector Camacho edged Irleis Perez in a 10 round decision in Phoenix as both fought at a fast pace. The crowd booed the ruling while Camacho touted his strategic boxing and a potential rematch. Perez, who had knocked out 21 opponents, vows to rebound and demands a rematch soon.
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Phillies fielding one of baseballs oldest lineups this season
The Phillies open against the Mets with most starters aged 30 or more and two over 40. Pete Rose and Steve Carlton lead an aging roster that includes Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Bill Robinson, and veteran relievers. The story notes the trend of aging stars across baseball and cites Satchel Paige as age 60 in the record book.
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Alston's condition upgraded from critical to serious
Former Dodgers manager Walter Alston, 71, whose heart attack Friday prompted hospitalization in Cincinnati, was upgraded Sunday to serious as doctors report stable vital signs. A Hall of Fame inductee, he managed 23 years in Brooklyn and Los Angeles and had planned to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on opening day.
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