Baseball Standings and Pitching Leaders Highlight American League East
The Columbus Telegram lists AL East standings with New York leading at 12 and 5, Milwaukee 9 and 5, Cleveland 10 and 9, Detroit 8 and 8, Baltimore 6 and 11, Boston 6 and 11. National League leaders include Seaver and Schmidt with multiple wins and strikeouts. Palmer and Tiant main AL pitchers.
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Toros Owner Seeks New Site Amid Financial Troubles
Toronto Toros owner Bassett is seeking a new location for the World Hockey Association franchise. If a buyer is not found, the club will fold amid dwindling crowds and competition from the NHL Maple Leafs.
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Gale Sayers to address Scotus prep banquet
Scotus Shamrock Club set an annual high school athletic banquet for May 18 at Memorial Hall with Gale Sayers as guest speaker. Sayers, KU All-American halfback and former Chicago Bear, is noted for record long jumps and top NFL rushing feats.
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Ak-Sar-Ben Race Results From Wednesday
Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha lists results across seven races with winning payouts and exacta and trifecta details. Notable payoffs include the Exacta Nos 6-3 at 32.70 and 4-3 at 453.90, with 11,698 in attendance and a mutuel handle of 1,033,496 dollars.
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Palmer Delivers Shutout For Orioles Over White Sox
Jim Palmer pitched a two hit shutout for the Baltimore Orioles as they beat the Chicago White Sox 2 to 0. Palmer allowed a leadoff single in the first and a two out single in the ninth, while emphasizing changeups and control over strikeouts. The victory marked Baltimore’s fourth in seven decisions and showcased Palmer’s dominance on the mound.
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Dodgers blast Cubs with seven homers in wind blown win
Don Sutton worked poorly as the Dodgers exploded for seven homers at Wrigley, a 14-12 victory over the Cubs despite 14 hits and seven runs allowed by Brent Hansen. Ron Cey Bill Russell and Steve Yeager homered for Los Angeles while Rick Monday drove in six for Chicago. The win kept L A within reach of NL West leader Cincinnati as other NL games sent Mets Padres and Cardinals to victories.
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Weather and sports snapshot from a bustling weekend
The forecast warns cloudy skies and thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday. Reds vs Cubs headlines the Saturday baseball slate with Cubs debuting on TV and Reds featured weekly. Dodgers ride hot streak and heavy wind in Chicago as Cubs hit several homers. Jim Chones of the Cavaliers suffers a broken foot affecting the Cavaliers playoff bid. NBA semi finals see Warriors and Suns at 1-1 as Celtics host Cavs in opener.
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Suns Tie Series With 108 101 Win Over Warriors
Suns battle to 108 101 victory in Oakland to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece. Guard Westphal and Sobers powered offense while the Suns capitalized on Phil Smith’s foul trouble and Warriors’ 19 turnovers.
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