Liberty, Wilson Memorial win state scholastic baseball titles
In Lynchburg Bruce Coffey's RBI single in the sixth powered Wilson Memorial's Green Hornets to a 5-4 State Group A win over Essex, with Derek McDaniel earning his 11th win. In Rocky Mount Kempsville beat Franklin County 9-1 to claim the State Group AAA crown behind Beaton's pitching and a triple play.
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Beaverton Portland Open features Laub leading 128 field
Defending champion Larry Laub of San Francisco heads a 128-bowler field in the $60,000 Portland Open at Valley Lanes. The event opens Sunday with 12 qualifying games, then six more Monday, narrowing to 24 for eight games of match play and the final 16 games Tuesday. Other top contenders include Tommy Hudson, Earl Anthony, and Don Johnson, with Mark Roth not entered.
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Las Vegas
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Triple Play Preserves Orioles' Narrow Win
A freakish triple play by Baltimore aided by Mark Belanger two putouts helped the Orioles hold a 4 3 victory over Kansas City in the ninth inning. Amos Red Thisted, longtime Milwaukee Sentinel sports writer and observer of Milwaukee baseball, died Thursday at age 81 after a long career covering the Brewers and Braves.
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Tanana earns AL Player of the Month for May heroics
California Angels star Frank Tanana, a 23-year-old lefty, fired three shutouts and posted a 1.04 ERA over six May starts, leading to the AL Player of the Month honor. Don Money of Milwaukee was runnerup after a .331 average with eight homers and 23 RBIs.
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Schoolfield Recreation Center Bowls Up Summer Leagues
The Schoolfield Recreation Center kicks off a summer adult bowling program on June 13 with scratch and handicap leagues for women and men and couples leagues. Meetings planned this week for all leagues. deadlines to enter a team is Friday June 10. Contact Mike Owen at 792-4234 or mill ext 2969 for details.
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Triple play try in relay ends near homer and shutouts noted
Baseball scoreboard items include a near triple play in a relay in which Bélanger prevented a run at home while Nelson aimed for the plate. Lee May hit a three run homer for Baltimore as Rogers tossed a one hit shutout for Montreal. Pitching wins include Lonborg and Reed for Philadelphia, Rooker for Pittsburgh, Goltz for Minnesota, Norman for Cincinnati, Bannister Essian for Chicago White Sox, and a Rangers blowout. West Coast games and doubleheader notes accompany the recap.
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Stein Smiles At Third Base As Mariners Rely On It
Seattle third baseman Bill Stein smiles at daily duty after a strong start to the season. Manager Darrell Johnson backs Stein’s versatility and durability noting he has played every inning in all 53 Mariners games, leads in at bats and hits, and has powered in 14 to 18 homers as a right handed thrower and batter. Stein credits daily play for his steadiness and aims to keep improving each game.
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Fryman Seeks Trade Over Reds Use Dispute
Cincinnati Reds lefty Woodie Fryman 37 says he would rather be traded than idle, upset by how he is being used. He criticizes the bullpen demotion and says he’ll be a spot starter only if utilized properly. Fryman cites management decisions and his desire to join a club that can value his pitching.
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