Banks and Hall of Fame aura brighten troubled baseball
AP Special Correspondent notes Ernie Banks brings sunshine as baseball faces a strike threat, court action, and player disputes. Banks, named traveling salesman for the 1981 All Star Game, hails Dave Winfield and Pete Rose as ideals, praising love of the game and reaching out to fans.
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Longhorns stay alive in College World Series clash
No. 2 Miami failed to challenge Texas as Tony Arnold pulled a groin in warmups and watched from the dugout. Neal Heaton absorbed two Texas homers in a 5-4 loss, ending his 16-0 start. South Carolina beat Mississippi State 6-5 to reach Saturday’s slate. Arizona State and Oklahoma State set for later games.
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Baseball on brink as NLRB case tests strike risk
In Rochester AP report, federal judge Henry Werker weighs a NLRB injunction against MLB as union chief Marvin Miller warns players could strike within 48 hours if the injunction is not granted. Mediator Kenneth Moffett calls for renewed talks after a stalled session.
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Nelson shines as Yankees roll past Orioles in 12-3 win
Yankee pitcher Nelson fired eight shutout innings limiting Baltimore to a first-inning single before tiring. New York rapped 19 hits led by Bevering and Mumphrey as Murcer notched his 1,000th RBI. The win completes a three-game sweep and tightens AL East race. Other scores: Chicago over Oakland 4-2, Minnesota 7-3 over Texas, Boston 6-5 over Cleveland.
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Aoki Opens Lead With 67 At Atlanta Classic
Isao Aoki holds the early lead with a five under par 67 in the Atlanta Classic. Jacks Nicklaus and Watson sit two strokes back with 68 as weather favors scoring and a tight leaderboard forms for the 156-player field. Defending champ Nelson and Gary Player shot 73s. Palmer posted 75 amid late-round rally danger.
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Pleasant Colony set to bid in Belmont Stakes
Pleasant Colony, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, will be the final horse loaded for the Belmont Stakes with 10 rivals aiming to derail a Triple Crown bid. Trainer Johnny Campo contends his colt can win, seeking the 12th Triple Crown in thoroughbred history as the 4-5 early favorite on post 11.
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Padres Hall of Fame Daydreams Haunt Bass Rebound Tops Astros
Padres catcher Randy Bass returns to the lineup with four RBIs including a home run as San Diego beats Houston 7-5. Wally Pipp echoes linger in the clubhouse with Perkins and Bass trading spots. Gehrig’s name replaces Perkins on the locker. St. Louis upends Montreal 4-1, Pirates edge Cubs 5-4 in 10 innings.
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Rose poised to pass Musial for NL all time hits
Pete Rose races toward Stan Musial’s NL career hits mark needing eight more to reach 3,630. The Phillies star, age 40, says the feat would be historic but places his World Series rings above personal records. Musial plans to attend the milestone night in Atlanta or Philadelphia during the Houston series.
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