Pirates Beat Braves 6-2 In Friday Night Clash
Bill Robinson Richie Zisk and Bob Moose led Pittsburgh to a 6-2 win over Atlanta as Oliver Stennett and Robinson scored on key plays in the fifth and seventh. Moose homered in the ninth after Candlearia left with an injury.
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Perez’s ninth inning homer lifts Reds past Cardinals
Tony Perez slugged a three run homer in the ninth off Al Hrabosky to rally Cincinnati from a 7-5 deficit for an 8-7 win over St. Louis. Ken Griffey reached base, Joe Morgan walked, and Perez hit his eighth homer of the season as Cincinnati won their 15th of 20.
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Lucas Chooses Tennis With Golden Gaters
NBA top pick John Lucas signed a five year deal with the Houston Rockets for 850000 and will join World Team Tennis with the Golden Gaters. He appeared at a press conference to announce the pact and is expected to debut Saturday against the Indiana Loves. The Gaters owner says tennis income will be secondary to his NBA earnings.
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Purtzer Dent Tie For Kemper Open Lead At 68
Rookie Tom Purtzer matched Jim Dent with a 68 to tie for the second round lead at the Kemper Open in Charlotte. Dent, stranded by a thunderstorm, finished his 18 holes then shot another four under while several contenders trailed.
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Murle Breer Leads LPGA Opener In Toronto
Murle Breer - winless since 1969 on the LPGA tour - shot a two under 70 to grab a one stroke lead over Pat Bradley in the $60,000 Toronto event at Cedar Brae. Breer, 22nd on money list with $11,796, admitted feeling lackadaisical before sinking 20 and 25 foot putts to rally.
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Inoki tells Ali to bring crutches for dream match
Tokyo AP Inoki said Ali should bring crutches and arm slings for their June 26 World Martial Arts Championship in Tokyo. He plans training with a karate expert and a Japanese heavyweight, seeks top form despite a shoulder injury, and noted Ali’s claim of peak condition and a plan to shatter the pelican’s jaw.
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Oregon Soph Leads NCAA Golf Tourney
Oregon sophomore Jeff Sanders moved into the individual lead at the NCAA golf championships with a four-under 68 to reach 212 after 54 holes. Oklahoma State held the team lead with a 872 total, paced by Jaime Gonzalez's 69.
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ABC Wins Exclusive Rights to 1980 Lake Placid Games
Roone Arledge of ABC says the network secured exclusive rights to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid after IOC approval. ABC will supply the world feed, with Canadian broadcasters handling local shots and ABC concentrating on U.S. audiences. Lake Placid organizers stress image over money and endorse ABC as the best network choice.
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Saints Acquire Steelers QB Gilliam For $100
Pittsburgh reports that the New Orleans Saints claimed quarterback Joe Gilliam from the NFL waiver list for $100 after the Steelers placed him on waivers following failed trade talks. Gilliam had missed several quarterback meetings without explanation. Steelers officials did not comment.
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Clemson Tops Auburn 9-4 in World Series opener
Clemson explodes for 10 hits to beat Auburn 9-4 as Phil Foley drives in eight home runs this season with a three run shot. Chuck Porter improves to 12-0 after allowing ten hits, while Auburn’s Richie Howard and Steve Montgomery homer in a losing effort.
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