Petrocelli Sparks Siebert Past Blue In 1971 AL Opener
Rita Petrocelli belted two homers to lift the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics, snapping Vida Blue’s 10 game win streak and boosting Sonny Siebert’s effort. The game featured returnee Dick Williams managing Boston and several AL and NL results from the day, including Detroit over Milwaukee and Chicago over Pittsburgh.
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Young catcher paces surge by St. Louis
Ted Simmons, 21, has become a top NL catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, lifting the team in the East race behind Lou Brock. He homered to cap a 4-0 win over Atlanta as Reggie Cleveland pitched well. Simmons batting .328 with 24 RBIs, part of a lineup anchored by Brock and Alou, with Yost behind.
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All Stars Top ABA In 325 120 Exhibition Thriller
NBA All Stars outlast ABA in a high scoringAstrodome rout as Walt Frazier dominates with 26 points and 11 of 16 from the floor. Rick Barry and Charlie Scott rallied the ABA late, but the NBA held on 123 120.
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Oasis Bar Bags 6-2 Softball Victory Over Teachers
Oasis Bar slugger Syarrell Osten hit an inside the park homer and teammates Gary Bressen Milt aml ssion created triples as Oasis Bar beat Teachers 6-2 in Columbus action. Bob Kapels allowed four hits for the win while Gary Harkness took the loss.
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Jets sign Riggins new York pick
The New York Jets of the American Football Conference signed their No 2 draft pick, 247 pound running back Simon Higgins from Kansas.
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Midget Reds To Open Season Hosting Bellwood
The Columbus American Legion Midget Reds, in bright new uniforms, host Bellwood this Sunday at Pawnee Park in the Pioneers League opener. Coach Hartsel’s squad, featuring 1970 veterans and eight returning players, aims for a 29 game schedule including doubleheaders with key opponents York, Norfolk, Fremont, and Papillion.
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Orioles and Yankees trade relievers for roster move
The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees completed a reliever exchange. Baltimore sent Jim Hardin to New York and received Bill Burbach, who was then optioned to the minors to clear space for Dave Boswell, the former Twins pitcher, on Baltimore’s roster.
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Mayo and Belin in key Davis Cup singles match
Mexico's national champion Joaquin Layo Mayo faces top Canadian Mike Belin in a pivotal Davis Cup singles duel as Mexico and Canada start the elimination rounds. The best-of-five series continues Sunday and Monday with the winner meeting New Zealand in the Hot American Zone final.
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British cars lead Indy 500 qualifying shockers
Three British cars top the pole slate at Indianapolis as McLaren pilots Revson Donohue and Hulme push speed records. Unser, Leonard, and Andretti trail with a crowd expected near 900000 and a purse around 280000. Clouds threaten track, race to run 200 laps Sunday if no rain.
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Platte College Raider golf team to national meet
Platte College Raider golf team will compete in the 1971 National Minor College Golf Tournament in Flint Michigan. Coach Gunn Tureton notes 36 holes at Warwick Hills and 36 at Flint Golf Club. The team earned 1 triangular win 2 quadrangular titles 2 five-school titles and a seven-team crown.
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Separate betting pool planned for Belmont Stakes
New York OTB will run a separate betting pool for the Belmont Stakes on June 6. President Howard Samuels and NYRA Chairman Alfred G. Vanderbilt announced the plan noting concerns over including Cononero FT in Belmont Park’s overall pool and potential errors with the triple crown bid.
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Nebraska fishing report highlights statewide catch details
UPI reports state game commission summary of Nebraska fishing activity across regions. Northern pike to 3 pounds at Sandhills Velentine refuge and largemouth bass to 3 pounds at West Long Lake, with walleye and various panfish noted across Merritt Reservoir Sherman Reservoir and tributaries. Crappie, white bass, and catfish appear in multiple lakes and rivers with jig minnows and artificials driving action.
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Atlanta Seeks Waivers On Boyer In Braves Exit
The Atlanta Braves announced third baseman Clete Boyer would be released after waivers, ending a heated dispute that had pitted Boyer against General Manager Paul Richards. At 34, Boyer had pressed for his release, saying he would go anywhere, with a waiver price of 20 000 dollars and a possible move to another National League club.
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U S hopes rise for American at French Open
In Paris at the French Open, American hopes surge with five top ten players. Arthur Ashe leads the charge facing Jean-Loup Rouyer after steady rounds, while Stan Smith and Marty Riessen push their games. Defending champ Kodes remains a hurdle as Kerry Melville dominates the women’s side.
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