Versalles Helps Dodgers Rally Past Pirates in Ninth
Zoilo Versalles and the Los Angeles Dodgers staged a three run ninth inning rally to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 3. Versalles hit a two run triple off Bob Moose for the go ahead hit after a tying double by Wes Parker helping L A extend its winning streak.
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Hornets Bomb Birmingham 9-3 in Southern League clash
Charlotte surged to a 9-3 win over Birmingham to move from near the cellar toward the pack in the Southern League. Al Nordberg and Red Rambo homered in the eighth to seal the victory as Joe Paredes held Birmingham scoreless the final five innings.
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Lake Baykal hosts over 1300 species of plants and animals
In Eastern Siberia Lake Baykal sustains more than 1300 distinct species of flora and fauna, highlighting its rich biodiversity and ecological importance. The counts cover diverse organisms across multiple habitats, underscoring the lake's exceptional natural heritage.
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Yankees Stop Athletics 2-1 In AL Roundup
New York pitcher Womack shut down Oakland in a 2-1 victory that halted the A’s four-game skid. Lew Krausse took the loss as Horace Clarke and Mike Ferraro plated the deciding run with Tom Tresh’s sacrifice fly in the sixth.
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IOC Bans South Africa From 1968 Mexico City Games
The International Olympic Committee voted to withdraw South Africa’s invitation to the Mexico City Olympics. A simple majority of 38 of 71 members favored the ban, following an emergency executive-board session. The move reverses the Grenoble Winter vote that briefly readmitted Pretoria.
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Minor Tryouts Slated Today For Little League
The Decatur Little League minor division holds tryouts for 11 year olds and those 12 year olds missing Monday. American Minors meet at Austinville School and National Minors at Delano Park with both sessions starting at 5 p.m.
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Bear Bryant Praises Tide After Spring Drills
Alabama's Crimson Tide pause spring drills after Bryant calls the session by far the best yet. Practice resumes Wednesday with offense improving against a weak defense. Dennis Dixon Paul Boschung Alvin Samples Danny Ford Langston praised for blocking and Ed Langston for blocking.
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Tide And Reds Split Twin Bill
Alabama and Mississippi split a doubleheader in Tuscaloosa with Alabama winning 3-2 in the opener as Jackie Glover lined a ninth inning single and J. C. Randelli scored the winning run. Ole Miss took the second game 5-0 behind Eric Ayer.
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Seminoles Edge Past Auburn 2-1
In a Southeastern Conference recap, Florida State edged Auburn 2-1 as freshman righthander Rick Farizo excelled in relief and as starter. Farizo aided LSU in a sweep over Mississippi State earlier, winning 4-3 in relief and then throwing the complete game in a separate outing.
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Lakers Celtics Set for Title Showdown in Playoff Rewrite
In the upcoming finals, Los Angeles meets Boston as their stars rewrite the playoff record book. Elgin Baylor leads with 2,857 career playoff points, Sam Jones is runner-up with 2,520, Jerry West has 2,427, and Bill Russell 2,394. Russell also tops in games played with 142 as the series shifts to Boston Garden for Game 2.
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Austin and Decatur Night Game At Colt League Field
Austin and Decatur meet under lights at Colt League Field at 7 p.m. The Black Bears are 4-1, the Red Raiders 3-2. It is their first night game together and Austin previously played Moulton at night and was shutout. The next Bear-Raider night game is May 7.
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