Dodgers edge Giants 4 3 in opener as Baker drives win
Dusty Baker delivers the ninth inning single that capped a 4 3 Dodgers victory over the San Francisco Giants before 49 662 fans in Los Angeles. Forster and Yeager teamed to stop a late rally with a plate collision at the plate, while Baker after two hits accounted for the decisive hit.
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Baseball Roundup Highlights Dodgers Astros Cardinals Padres
In the Astrodome Darrell Porter and Keith Hernandez fueled a 14-3 Cardinals win over Houston as Bob Forsch pitched eight innings. Jim Kaat extended his consecutive seasons streak to 24. Rick Mahler as Braves starter blanked San Diego 1-0 in his two-hitter debut, Joe Torre guiding Atlanta.
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Weather Strikes Area Track and Baseball Schedules
Cold temperatures and snow caused several area events to be postponed or rescheduled. Cedar Rapids Prairie Jefferson Mount Vernon track meet moved to Thursday at 1 30 p m at Prairie. Jefferson girls track with Iowa City West Benton moved to April 15 at Kingston Stadium. Williamsburg Invitational girls track moved to April 20 with multiple teams listed. Iowa baseball double header with Milton College postponed to April 12 and games with St Ambrose reduced to a single contest on April 15.
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Walker to run at 73rd Drake Relays in Des Moines
University of Georgia sprinter Herschel Walker will compete in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays and the 100 meters at the Drake Relays April 23 24 in Des Moines. He helped Georgia set a Drake 4x200 record and narrowly missed the 4x100 mark, while choosing not to challenge NFL eligibility rules.
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Bobby Unser Aims for Fourth Indy 500 Title in 1982
Bobby Unser, at 47 the oldest winner of the 500, will attempt to join A J Foyt as a four time champion at Indianapolis. He will not drive for Penske, instead steering one of Garza Racing's two Cosworth powered March cars with Jose Garza as team owner. Entries close April 10 and two Mexican drivers may race, with Hector Rebaque set to drive Forsythe carryover.
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Brooks Eyes NHL Miracle In Rangers Flyers Playoff Opener
New York Rangers coach Herb Brooks seeks a Stanley Cup breakthrough as he leads a resilient team into a best of five series against the Philadelphia Flyers. Brooks cites injuries overcome and a strong finish, while Flyers coach Bob McCammon emphasizes discipline and avoiding retaliation penalties.
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