Staub lifts Tigers past Yankees for 200th homer
Detroit's Rusty Staub hit a three run homer in the eighth inning to cap a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees. Staub’s 200th career homer came after May's single and LeFlore's force play, lifting Detroit to a 12-10 start and second place in the AL East.
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Baseball Leaders and Highlights From Historic Box Scores
A compact review lists top performers in the National and American Leagues with runs batted in and victories. Notable names include Kingman Griffey Palmer and co players, plus a note on Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park referencing the Elkhorn Ranch along the Little Missouri River.
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Green and Stockton share Colonial lead in tight round
Hubert Green defends aggressive style as he and Dave Stockton post three on Nos seven and eighteen and miss four greens. Stockton, coming off a 75 in a pro am, praises his outing while Green notes his three spring wins and attitude toward risk. Mark Hayes shoots 76 after Byron Nelson win.
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Angels Sign Grade A Prime Running Back John Brockington
The Angels feature running back John Brockington a Grade A prime player who later earned Rookie of the Year honors with the Green Bay Packers marking a standout NFL rise.
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Nets win ABA title in dramatic final season battle
Julius Erving led the New York Nets to a 112-106 comeback win over the Denver Nuggets at Nassau Coliseum sealing the ABA title four games to two. Erving scored 31 points with 19 rebounds as New York rallied from an 80-58 third quarter deficit aided by Williamson and a relentless full court press in the final stretch.
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Canadiens take 3-0 lead in playoff series with controversial goal
The Canadiens opened a 3-0 lead in the series and then a disputed final period goal, initially credited to Chartran, was argued by Bouchard who claimed the winner as his own. Chartran insisted he did the work as Montreal moved past the Flyers. Leach scored twice for Philadelphia in the period.
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Hahn Named to South Carolina Hall of Fame
The late Paul Hahn, who chose not to pursue PGA tour success, was named to South Carolina's Athletic Hall of Fame in Columbia. Entered as a notable figure in regional sports history, Hahn's legacy centers on his golfing talents and decision to impact state athletics beyond tour success.
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Columbus Merchants Open Baseball Season Sunday
The Columbus Merchants begin their baseball season at 8 p.m. Sunday at Staplehurst with a home game in the Bicentennial League. Manager Burt Brazee plans a young, deep pitching staff and balanced lineup, many players former Junior Legion members. The doubleheader starts at noon with Pittsburgh and Penn State as the other game.
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Quebec hockey star pleads innocent in playoff case
Jodzio appeared in Quebec Sessions Court on April 11 and pleaded innocent. Judge Yvan Sirois postponed the case to June 21 for a preliminary hearing as the hockey star stood nervously and refused comment.
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Petrocelli to miss games with back spasms
Petrocelli, 32, was hospitalized for three days at Hahnemann with back spasms. Doctors found no serious injuries and expect him to return after a few days of rest. He was a 12 year veteran. Lions sign receiver Allen Brown Jr to CFL roster.
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Raeder Praised After Aeros Upset in Semis
New England Whalers coach Harry Neale praised rookie goalie Cap Raeder after Houston beat them 3-2 in the WHA semifinal. Aerial saves and a strong performance by Raeder drew comments from Frank Hughes who scored the Aeros’ go ahead goal and lauded Raeder as a mighty impressive goalie.
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Monroe girl Barb Blaser qualifies for state track
Barb Blaser, a Monroe junior, earned a state track berth by placing second in the Class D district 440 yard dash in 52.9 seconds. The event will be held Friday and Saturday in North Platte.
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