McRae laments Royals worst play in memory after 9-1 loss
Kansas City Royals tumble to 6-16 after a 9-1 defeat to the Texas Rangers. Hal McRae calls this stretch the worst he recalls, as Kansas City fails to score timely and suffers early-season strain. Jerry Grote hosts a players meeting as the club falters.
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Baseball strike talks show little movement in New York
Doug DeCinces, Orioles infielder, called the bargaining session with federal mediator Kenneth Moffett unproductive with no movement on major issues. Ray Grebey and Marvin Miller, the owners and players leaders, offered cautious remarks as a second strike threat looms May 29. The unresolved point centers on compensation for certain free agents lost in the re entry draft, last spring’s last minute compromise having failed.
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Players threaten strike over compensation attack
Ten days after talks began players threaten a strike as owners demand compensation beyond amateur draft picks for losing top free agents. Since mid-1970s free agent bonanzas, drafts have been the sole compensation. union accuses owners of withholding club financial data to challenge player freedom.
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Birdless Celtics Face Rockets In Fifth NBA Final Showdown
Boston coach Bill Fitch distributed copies of a Malone quote after practice as Boston, 62-20, aims to rebound against Houston in game five. Larry Bird remains the focal point with limited scoring in each of the past two games while Houston guards and forwards pressure the Celtics’ tempo and rebounding. The series stands 2-2 with game five set for Boston tonight and a potential seventh game in Houston.
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Swedish star Hjertquist topples Orantes in German Open
Sweden's Per Hjertquist upset veteran Manuel Orantes of Spain 7-5 2-6 6-3 in the German International Tennis championships opening round. Other first rounds featured Gildemeister, Beutel, Yuill, Higueras, Waltke, and Taroczy advancing in a crowded slate. In Düsseldorf, Czechoslovakia won the Nations Cup with Smid and Lendl defeating McNamara and McNamara in decisive doubles. Baseball awards crowned Evans, Dotson, and Lea as players of the week. Trevino and Guldahl elected to World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Scoreboard Notes From Major League Actions
Baseball standings and batting leaders across American and National leagues with player lineups, team matchups, and upcoming playoff schedule. Includes stats for Henderson Zisk Armstrong and others, plus series notes and results from Boston, Houston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Montreal, New York, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
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Orioles Place Sakata on 15 Day I R R and recall Bonner
In a busy baseball update the Orioles place Lenn Sakata on the 15 day injured list and recall Bob Bonner from Rochester. Brewers trade Buck Martinez to the Blue Jays for Gil Kubski and assign him to Vancouver. Pirates recall Victor Cruz and send Vance Law to Portland. Cardinals recall John Martin and place Andy Rincon on a 21 day list after Rincon suffers a hairline fracture. Martin joins the Astros opener in Houston.
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Royals rally to split doubleheader with Evansville in AA action
Omaha Royals drop 10-1 to Evansville Triplets then win 3-2 to salvage the night. Greg Keatley drove in the go ahead run for Evansville and Bill Laskey earned the win. Oklahoma City beat Springfield 6-4 while Wichita topped Iowa 10-6 as Denver-Indianapolis rainout.
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Boxing results from New York and Cincinnati cards
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