Astros edge Dodgers in tense May opener series
In a tight four game set opener in Los Angeles Houston tops the Dodgers 4 3 on Tommy Helms squeeze bunt. Rader homers as Don Sutton falters then Frank Robinson delivers a clutch two run double for LA. The NL West race starts with drama and early signals from Cincinnati Mets Cubs and California in other games.
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NCAA car offers and UCLA recruitment noted in column
The piece discusses an NCAA probe into college recruiting practices including alleged car gifts to athletes. It mentions UCLA recruiting 7-foot Ralph Drollinger and a coach’s view on boosters, plus a humorous aside about Wall Byers. It also covers rodeo bulls, morels hunting, and Nebraska’s TV schedule concerns.
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McCready Named UNI Sportsman Scholar of 1971 72
UNI named senior Mike McCready as winner of the 1971 72 Sportsman Scholarship award. The Dubuque native also received plaques for North Central Conference shot put and discus titles, won at the league meet in Grand Forks North Dakota.
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Indians Activate Hennigan After Shoulder Injury
The Cleveland Indians added right handed pitcher Phil Hennigan to the active roster after he was on the disabled list with a shoulder muscle injury from spring training. He returns to compete for a spot in the pitching staff.
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Hague and Carbo Traded Between Reds and Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds acquire outfielder Joe Hague and first baseman Bernie Carbo from the St. Louis Cardinals. Hague, 28, hit 271 with 14 homers for Cincinnati in 1970 but batted .226 last season. Carbo, 24, batted .310 as a Reds rookie in 1970 but slumped to .219 last year and has just three hits in 21 at bats this season.
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Baseball Twins Battle Rangers in Regional Classic
A brief update on a baseball game featuring the Twins against the Rangers with scattered notes on venues and performance. The report references ABU Etamaray Ee and Memphis, alongside mentions of Gals hip and a 300 review, but lacks coherent game details or outcomes.
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iC R Limited to 5 Hits as Angles Spill Cards Again
Cedar Rapids Cardinals suffer a lopsided defeat as the Quad Cities Angels limit to 2 hits. The Cardinals face games at Quincy Friday and Saturday then an open date before a home doubleheader Monday at 6 30 p.m. The outing features O R pitchers, a Lanny Little three run homer, and Dan Cutter solo shot amid a late rally, with Jol Nixon starting the frame and Sean Lee scoring on infield plays.
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