Catfish Hunter Heats Up Yankees Surge Past Twins
Catfish Hunter said he’s in the groove after a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees, now over .500 and in second in the AL East, have won eight of his last ten decisions. Nettles provided key hits as Carew impressed with a 425 average, while other AL and NL results flowed through the day.
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Sports schedule for weekend games listed
Saturday games include Minnesota at Boston 2 p.m. Texas at Cleveland 2 p.m. Detroit at Oakland 4 30 p.m. Kansas City at Baltimore 7 30 p.m. New York at Chicago 9 p.m. Milwaukee at California 10 20 p.m. Sunday schedule shows Minnesota at Boston 1 p.m. Texas at Cleveland 2 1 p.m. Kansas City at Baltimore 2 p.m. New York at Chicago 2 p.m. Milwaukee at California 4 p.m. Detroit at Oakland 4 30 p.m.
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Marsh's clubs underperform at Enterprise Classic
The report notes players like Mary Kancevitch asking for a flight move during the Enterprise Classic. Pro Mike Koch says he never heard of such a request. The event moves to the men's division with a 72 hole format over two weekends at Oak Hollow and Blair Park, while junior divisions play next week.
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City Pool Will Open Saturday
The Washington Terrace pool opens Saturday at noon and operates daily 12 to 6 except Sunday 1 to 7. Swim lessons at Washington Terrace and City Lake pools begin Monday with registration at the pools.
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Dodgers pass in second phase of baseball draft
New York AP dispatch notes the Los Angeles Dodgers passed in the first round of the secondary phase of baseball's free-agent draft. After 16 rounds and 384 players, no club found a leftover prospect to draft, signaling a lack of available talent in this phase.
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Triad Tourney Back In Action At Memorial Park
Eight teams remain in the Triad Invitational Softball Tournament at Memorial Park in Thomasville. Losers bracket games start at 11 a.m. with Wallburg versus Park Place Baptist, then Spring Hill Methodist vs Zion United. Winners bracket at 1 p.m. Abbott's Creek Baptist meets Rockwell Methodist, and Canaan Methodist faces Central Wesleyan, with finals decisions by 6 p.m. Sunday finals at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Triad A's semi pro baseball team.
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Gamecocks Open College World Series as Favorites
South Carolina coach Bobby Richardson says the Gamecocks aim to go beyond the regionals as the eight team College World Series opens in Omaha. Arizona State, Texas, Oklahoma and others headline the field while SC faces Seton Hall and Eastern Michigan in the first round. Pitcher Alonzo Hart Bass leads the bid with Hank Small near NCAA home run records.
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Lewis Takes NAIA Series Championship at World Series
Lewis College of Illinois defeated Sam Houston Texas 2-1 in St. Joseph to win the NAIA World Series on Thursday night.
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NBA boss fines Hawks and voids McGinnis Knicks deal
SAN FRANCISCO AP Larry O'Brien the NBA commissioner ruled the New York Knicks violated league rules by signing ABA star George McGinnis and voided his contract. He fined the Atlanta Hawks 250000 and Bucks 150000 for the Julius Erving case, the largest pro sports fine to date, with legal options looming for Hawks ownership.
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Turcotte Picks Outsider In Belmont Duel With Diabolo
New York AP Turcotte, winner of two Belmonts, rides Just The Time as Diabolo eyes a third Derby-Preakness Belmont bid. Foolish Pleasure heads nine 3-year-olds with post positions set as TV coverage by CBS. Runners include Master Derby Avatar Prince Thou Art Syllabus Nalees Rialto and Just The Time with jockeys Vasquez McHargue Cordero Shoemaker Cruguet Montoya.
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Allison Favored At Riverside
Bobby Allison of Hueytown Alabama posted the fastest practice speed for the NASCAR Grand National 400 at Riverside, heading into Sunday's race. Richard Petty ran second fastest as others like George Follmer and Ray Elder followed. 39 of 52 cars are ready for qualifying with Cale Yarborough absent from Sunday’s start.
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Murphy Seeks Early Open Momentum In Heatwave Round
In hot humid conditions Murphy discusses concentration and a fast start as he aims for a strong second round. Floyd leads after a steady day with key saves and birdies at Quail Hollow, citing a thinking man's round and focus as crucial factors.
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