TVC Baseball Tournament Opens With Two Divisions At Sheffield and Coffee
In the TVC tourney day one action Decatur hosts Sheffield at 2 p.m. and Austin meets Russellville at 4 p.m. at Sheffield with Coffee hosting Cullman Jasper and Lee Huntsville matchups. Rain threatens showers with possible rescheduling and Wednesday currently empty.
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Tiant spins fourth straight shutout as Indians top Orioles
Tiant fired his fourth consecutive shutout allowing four hits in 2-0 win to open a doubleheader. Williams worked eight scoreless innings before Brooks Robinson homer cut the spell. Nelson squeezed in a run with a bunt. Indians sweep 4-1.
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Dodgers Beat Braves 1 0 In 12th Inning For Unlikely Win
Dodgers outlasted the Atlanta Braves 1-0 in 12 innings as Willie Davis snapped an 0-for-24 slump with a triple and Zoilo Versalles scored on an infield hit. Alston intentionally walked Hank Aaron in the Braves' 12th inning rally, hoping to avoid a loss and preserve a chance at a comeback.
Braves Lose 1-0 On 12th Inning Dodgers Win
Atlanta manager Lum Harris gambled by pinch hitting Deron Johnson for Tito Francona in the 12th. Los Angeles pitcher Walter Alston countered with a strategic walk of Hank Aaron and an early intentional walk to set the stage for Willie Davis’s game winning triple and Zoilo Versalles' infield hit.
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Braves Shuffle Mound Strategy in Tight Game
Braves manager Alston replaced starter with right hander James Mudcat Grant after Jim Brewer began. Johnson batted .103 and lined into a force play to end the inning and game as Harris gambled on a risky move that backfired.
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Pro Football Owners Open Spring Meeting Amid Player Clash
Atlanta AP The NFL owners meeting opens with a dispute over salaries and pensions. Art Modell says demands for a $5 million annual retirement fund contribution and $500 per exhibition game are impossible while a $15 000 minimum salary is discussed. Discussion also covers jersey timing Kane Bowl site and a new extra point rule.
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Troy State captures ACC tennis championship title
Troy State won the Alabama Collegiate Conference tennis crown in Troy Alabama with Jacksonville State University second and St Bernard third. Finals were completed Sunday after a day delay with Troy players sweeping four of six singles finals and taking one doubles final. St Bernard and Jacksonville State led in other singles and doubles events.
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