Javier Ends It in 10th for Astros Over Angels
In a frigid Memorial Stadium duel, Al Javier lined a game winning single in the 10th off Bill Melendez after a tense 9 and a half innings. Leo Posada handcuffed through relief as Luis Sanchez yielded a lone homer by Lanny Little for Quad Cities.
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Herring
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Lakers Triumph Leads West Finals Clincher Over Warriors
Gail Goodrich poured in 44 points as the Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 128-118 to clinch the West title and a 4-1 series win. The star guard set a playoff scoring record with 10 baskets in the third period while LA eyed a rematch with New York or Boston in the finals.
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Basketball Playoff Thriller Spurs Celtics Comeback
Celtics edge Knicks 98 97 to force a sixth game in New York. Cowens 32 points 16 rebounds Havlicek 18 points off bench Silas clutch free throws and key rebound highlight frantic finish. Heinsohn credited all players for the dramatic win.
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Hancock Sets Pace In Drake Decathlon
Des Moines Iowa AP Kansas Relays winner Bill Hancock led after day one of the Drake Relays decathlon with 3 862 points in Des Moines. Wood moved to fourth with 3 785 points and Jenner admitted fitness issues after a slow 400 meters as the event opened. Wood predicted a strong second day while Hancock expressed disappointment in his opening marks.
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Drake Relays to Feature Munich Stars at Drake Stadium
The Drake Relays in Des Moines will host 37 athletes who competed in Munich last August and September. Directors expect 21 records could fall across college university and open events with eight probable. Notable names include Marty Liquori Ralph Mann Pat Matzdorf and Dave Wattle among others.
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Raue Sets Pace in North Linn Trapshoot
Urbana shooter Mike Raue hit 49 of 50 to lead the field at the North Linn Fish and Game club trapshoot in Central City. Marv Wilson of Ryan and Paul Kosek of Cedar Rapids tied for second with 43 of 50.
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Kirkwood Golf Team Goes 7-0-1 with Two Victories
Kirkwood Community College extended its record to seven wins, no losses, and one tie after beating Marshalltown 12 to 3 and Centerville 124 to 2 at Ellis. Individual scores included Dave Norton 82, Phil McDonald 83, Tom Foster 88, John Cessna 96, and Tom Neal 87.
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