Rookie Bob Shirley Shines For Padres In Debut Victory
San Diego rookie lefty Bob Shirley, a non roster player with one pro season, stifled Cincinnati over eight innings and earned praise from pitching coach Roger Craig after striking out 11 in a 12 4 Padres win. San Diego pounded Santa Alcala and relievers for 15 hits as Dave Winfield doubled twice. The Cubs and Expos also won in NL action.
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Rangers bolster bullpen as Lindblad shines in win
Texas Rangers win 3-2 over the Baltimore Orioles with Paul Lindblad retiring all eight men faced in his season debut. Manager Frank Lucchesi credits six areas improved and highlights Lindblad as key bullpen upgrade amid a 3-0 run. Tom Grieve homered and John Ellis drove in a run as Alex Alexander earned his first Texas victory. In other AL actions, Royals blank Tigers 5-0, Angels steam Seattle 12-5, Indians slug Red Sox 19-9, A’s beat Twins 6-7, Brewers edge Yankees 2-1, Blue Jays top White Sox 3-1.
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NHL Quarterfinals Open as Bruins Meet Kings in Key Rematch
Boston and Los Angeles face off in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series after finishing strong in the regular season. Gerry Cheevers to start in goal for Boston against Rogie Vachon with a center duel between Gregg Sheppard and Butch Goring highlighted.
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Fonner Park Race Results Grand Island Neb
Saturday results from Fonner Park show multiple races with winning and place payouts. Notable exactas paid 66.30 and 73.50, attendance 8 278, handle 701 776 dollars.
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NBA officials strike as playoffs loom
The National Basketball Association faces a Sunday walkout by its referees over pay, with 26 officials involved and replacements staffing eight games. The union warns of pickets for the playoffs while suggesting star players may boycott if games are damaged by the strike.
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Rempe Wins Nine-Ball World Championship Title
Jim Rempe of Scranton Pennsylvania defeated Harry McConnell of Lake Forest California 6 0 4 6 6 5 to win the $50 000 Nine-Ball world championship in Irvine California Saturday night.
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