Pirates switch to aggressive baserunning under Tanner
The Pirates, once a power hitting club, now pressure opponents with speed as they stole eight bases in eight attempts against Los Angeles. Frank Taveras led majors with 70 stolen bases last season and the team aims to keep running. Cincinnati crushed Cincinnati? Montreal surged with 19 runs while Pete Rose ended a 678 game active streak due to a stomach issue. Vida Blue added a fourth straight win for the Giants after a rough season opener.
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Chuck Tanner
Pirates
Frank Taveras
Los Angeles
Tommy John
Dodgers
Montreal
Cincinnati
Pete Rose
Big Ten recruiting signs mix of stars and transfers
Big Ten signees span Illinois to Wisconsin with players like James Griffin and Cletis Hubbard promising height and speed. Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State, Purdue and others add standouts, transfers, and all-staters as coaches weigh future roles and potential transfers after signing.
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Illinois
James Griffin
Cletis Hubbard
Fort Worth
Belleville
Perry Range
South Beloit
Derek Holcomb
Indiana
Landon Turner
Indianapolis Tech
Randy Whitman
Indianapolis
Ben Davis
Ted Kitchel
Lewis Cass High
Iowa
Kenny Arnold
Chicago Calume
Buchanan, Mich
Jed Heathcote
Walker Russell
Pontiac Central
Minnesota
Jim Dutcher
Gary Holmes
Miami
Fla.) Central
Mark Hall
Springfield Commerce
Massachusetts
Kevin Stallings
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Leo Rautins
Toronto St. Michael’s High
Canada
Trent Tucker
Northwestern High
Flint
Mich
Northwestern
Rich Falk
Jim Stack
Chicago St. Laurence
Kevin Boyle
Larry Lumpkins
Santa Rosa
Calif
Ohio State
Eldon Miller
Cliff Kirchner
Ohio
Euclid
Purdue
Lee Rose
Annette Hallman
Joliet
Ill
Wisconsin
Keith Mitchell
Taylor Truman
Detroit
Baseball Notes From The Majors And Minors
Aye the baseball roundup notes Paul Molitor’s rise with Burling ton Bees now with Milwaukee Brewers and Yount injury in a shortstop role. Reggie Jackson fuels Yankees win as Chambliss powers a 12 inning 3-2 victory over the Rangers. Other AL results include Royals over Brewers 8-6 and Angels routing Indians 16-3. Carew and Wynegar drive in 10 for Minnesota in a 15-9 win.
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Minnesota Gopher
Burlington Bees
Milwaukee Brewers
Robin Yount
Yount
Chambliss
Barker
Yankees
Rangers
Fred Patek
Kansas City Royals
Milwaukee
Mike Torrez
Boston
Red Sox
Chicago
Minnesota
Baltimore
Rod Carew
Mike Cubbage
Butch Wynegar
Detroit
Oakland
Milt Wilcox
California Angels
Cleveland Indians
Seattle
Toronto
Bruce Bochie
Preakness Fieldters Likely Six For 103rd Pimlico Run
After Affirmed wins the Derby, trainer Laz Barrera says six to seven horses may enter the Preakness at Pimlico May 20. Alydar's John Veitch vows a second chance while Believe It’s Woody Stephens notes the shorter 1 316 mile distance may help.
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Affirmed
Maryland
Pimlico Race Course
Alydar
Maryland Jockey Club
Laz Barrera
Harbor View Farm
Calumet Farm
Hickory Tree Stable
Barrera
John Veitch
Veitch
Pimlico
Woody Stephens
Churchill Downs
Belmont contenders eye Preakness bid after Derby
Stevens notes Pimlico’s sharp turns and a potentially shorter Preakness. Three Derby horses plan brief Belmont stay before racing to Maryland. Darby Creek Road may skip the Preakness while other starters head to Pimlico. Esops Foibles aims for Illinois Derby. Sensitive Prince uncertain. six Derby starters not expected at Pimlico.
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Stephens
Belmont Park
New York
Maryland
Darby Creek Road
T.L. Rondinello
Affirmed
Alydar
Jerry Frankel
Allen Jerkins
Sensitive Prince
Dr. Valeri
Horst the Silver
Chief of
Dixieland
Raymond Earl
Unsigned Kid’s League Sign Up Call Line
Sign up for the unsigned kids league by calling Al Smith at 398 5065 for details.
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al Smith
Inside Lee Trevino is a golf bridesmaid once more
A snappy sports brief notes Lee Trevino again falls short of victory while a Cedar Rapids team endures a setback attributed to weather. The item hints at page references for full coverage.
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Lee Trevino
Doctors optimistic on Phil Maly recovery
Davenport doctors report optimism for the recovery of Phil Maly 37 sports editor of the Quad City Times after a skull fracture from a Davenport bar incident. He underwent surgery to remove a blood clot and remains in stable condition. He studied at Wilson High School Cedar Rapids and the University of Iowa before joining The Gazette Des Moines Tribune and Des Moines Register.
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Phil Maly
Quad-City Times
Maly
Cedar Rapids
Mary
Phil
Wilson High School
Gazette
University of Iowa
Des Moines Tribune
Des Moines Register
Ron Mary
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