Phillies Expos rally as NL East surprise teams rise
The Phillies and Expos surged in the NL East as Frank Lucchesi and Gene Mauch praised a team effort. Mike Anderson doubled home Don Money in the ninth, lifting Philadelphia past the Giants 2 1 in a late rally, while Montreal beat the Dodgers 3 1. Pirates slumped after a 4 10 start. Astros and Padres won in other NL action.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
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Giants Slammed by Televised Rout and AL Scores
The Giants, last year’s West Division champions, were blanked late as their collapse continued with a 12th defeat in 14 games. In the American League, California defeated Milwaukee 3 to 4, Baltimore edged Kansas City 3 to 2, Texas beat Detroit 2 to 3, Minnesota topped Boston 5 to 2, Oakland downed the Yankees 3 to 1, and Chicago beat Cleveland 2 to 1.
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Mays Might Be Traded From Giants to Mets
Willie Mays, 41, faced trade rumors as the San Francisco Giants discussed sending him to the New York Mets for pitching help. Mets chairman M. Donald Grant and Giants president Horace Stoneham confirmed serious talks. Mays said he would wait to see if a deal develops, while expressing frustration at not being informed. He played Friday night against Philadelphia, going hitless in four at bats as the Giants lost 3-2.
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Associated Press
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Raiders edge rivals in 9 triangular golf meet at Elks Country Club
Keith Engelmann of Platte College and Mike Greinke of Midland College shared medalist honors with 76 as the Raiders won the 9 triangular. Platte posted 313 strokes, four better than Midland, with North Platte and Northeastern (Norfolk) well behind.
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Scotus girls win three at district track meet
Scotus Central Catholic entrants claimed three wins at the Class B District girls meet in Grand Island Northwest. Brenda Grubaugh won the 50 yard dash in 6.3 seconds and 100 in 7.16 seconds while Mary Czuba won the discus. Scotus finished third with 26 points, Columbus Lakeview had 13, and David City Aquinas led with 43. In Class A at Lincoln Columbus High scored 14 as Lincoln Northeast claimed the team title with 43.
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Huskers Sweep Sooner Pair To Stir Big Eight Race
In Kansas City AP report Nebraska defeated Oklahoma in both ends of a Friday doubleheader, with Glen Gilmore delivering a grand slam in the first game and Ryan Kurasaki pitching a shutout in the second. Oklahoma State and Kansas State also won, tightening the league standings as Kansas and Colorado faced schedule disruptions.
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Martinez homer sparks Omaha in late inning win
Omaha gains ground in the Eastern Division as Buck Martinez belts his second homer of the season lifting Omaha 5 to 4 over Oklahoma City in the eighth. Denver defeats Evansville 2 to 1 while Iowa outlasts Indianapolis 2 to 1 in 10 innings with Ron Clark and Manny Trille delivering the decisive runs. The Wichita Aeros extend their win streak by beating Tulsa 6 to 4 to hold the Western Division lead.
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Scuba Diving Course Initiated by Family Club Leaders
Through the efforts of Larry Froschheuser Nancy Hegi and Dan Miller and Family facilities Columbus will soon have its own scuba diving club. The 18 member class includes youths and adults with assistants Heigl and Miller. Ten hour weeks eight weeks total training cover equipment data medical aspects and pool practice. A sandpit dive is planned. Emphasis on fitness self contained air systems buddy breathing and emergency readiness.
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Nancy Hegi
Dan Miller
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CHS golfers tie for fourth in Big Ten meet
Columbus High ties for fourth in the Big Ten golf meet at Kearney paced by Ron Strickler with a 74. John Weinberg of Fremont is medalist with 71. Others: Scottsbluff, Kearney, Hastings, Alliance, Fremont, North Platte, Grand Island, McCook in the field. Strickler ends with 71 to tie for second.
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Malloy Leads Field in Indy 500 Practice Speeds
Jim Malloy topped the unofficial speeds at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May practice for the 500 mile race. Eleven drivers reached the 184 mph range with names like Peter Revson and A J Foyt Jr also posting notable times during the final May practice session.
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Lakers Edge Knicks In Overtime For NBA Lead
Lakers beat the Knicks 110 108 in overtime to seize momentum toward the NBA title. West led with 28 points and Free throws, Bradley scored 26 for New York. Frazier had 24 and Wilson added late defense as New York nearly forced a second overtime.
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Scotus Banquet Tickets Move Rapidly in Sales
Tickets for the Central Catholic All Ath-letic Banquet on May 15 are selling fast as Scotus honors 120 Shamrock athletes and coaches. Several hundred expected. guest speakers include Bill Koseh and Joe Blahak of the Nebraska Cornhuskers with Charles Hagel as master of ceremonies. Six sports represented. special honors include Athlete of the Year, Hill Toomey, KTTT and Babe Ruth awards. Dinner served family style. tickets at local stores and from Shamrock Club members.
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Irwin Leads Houston Open After Strong Second Round
Irwin holds a three stroke edge at Westwood Country Club after carding a 67 to reach 134 total. Chuck Thorpe, the first round leader, slips to three behind with a 67 as he finishes the day at 137. The $125,000 Houston Open continues with Friday play in pursuit of the title.
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