Merchants Rally To Beat Creek 8-1 In Bicentennial League
George Olson pitched a near no hitter through five innings as the Merchants defeated Creek 8-1 at Pawnee Park. Mueller Zastera and Walters sparked the offense with key hits and a three-run sixth inning as Randy Wieser and Zastera mounted the rally after a 30 minute rain delay.
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Sackett Walters Olson Shine as Mueller Powers Win
STL EIU featured Sackett and Walters with Olson’s two hits, while Olson drove in runs on a double. Zastera added a final homer over right, Mueller’s double and triple boosted the club and Burt Brazee led the team.
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Colts Target Big D lineman in 1998 Draft Pick
The Baltimore Colts using a first round pick in the 1998 college draft choose 6 foot 7 inch 275 pound Ken Novak from Prairie to bolster the defensive line after leading the league in sacks last season.
Gruenemeier Captures Tourney of Champions Narrow Win
Gruenemeier, a former Lincoln golfer now in Columbus, rallied from three strokes back on the final 18 holes to win the Tour nament of Champions at Riverside Country Cub with a 140. Ron Moore finished second at 145, while Dan Babensky and Jum Brownfield tied for third at 146.
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Craig Moyer
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Ea Smith
Jum Beltzer
Royals win to widen AL West lead behind Brett and Leonard
George Brett powered the Royals with a two run triple and a homer while Dennis Leonard fired a nine hitter for his sixth win. Kansas City extended its three game lead in the American League Western Division as the Royals beat the Orioles 84 and other scores from around the league included the Indians 85 White Sox 7 and Angels 10 Tigers 7.
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Derby and Preakness winners lead Gold Cup nominations
Forbes Derby winner and Belmont winner plus Preakness victor head a 40 entry field for Ak-Sar-Ben Gold Cup on June 25. Top three nominees include Liles Hope Wardlaw and Play the Red. Jack Van Berg climbs trainer standings, closing on Louis Brandt. Trading activity expected by mid June with Orioles seeking Ken Holtzman swap and Dodgers trade chatter ongoing.
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Sun Devils extend win streak to 22 in World Series
Arizona State atop the NCAA World Series, 93 win over Washington State to stretch the streak to 22. Mark Eightney earned the win with relief in the 10th as Bob Welch started. Clemson’s Steve Wyatt took the loss. Arizona’s Ron Hussey tied a series record with five straight hits against Oklahoma.
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Ak-Sar-Ben Race Results From Omaha
Omaha racing results list Stutter Step finishing first with prices 18.20 5.80 and Sturdy Princess at 5.40 3.80. Good By Boob paid 7.40 6.80. Krooks in Sack posted 32.40 11.20 7.60 with Carrero 1.40 6.80 and Corn Crop 4.00 in the event.
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Jones Thrives as Padres Rally Past Phillies in NL Race
Randy Jones secures his 12th win fueling the Padres toward the NL pennant chase with a 4 3 victory in the second game of a doubleheader after Butch Metzger saved it with two scoreless innings. Elsewhere, Seaver limits the Mets and St Louis splits with Cincinnati, while Parker power fuels Pittsburgh and Chicago edges Houston.
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Donna Young Wins Playoff For Peter Jackson Classic Title
Donna Young defeated Judy Rankin in a playoff to capture the $12,000 first prize in the $60,000 Peter Jackson Women's Golf Classic, earning her first LPGA tour title in over a year.
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