Blue Jays Lead AL as Early Season Surges Impress
Toronto Blue Jays sit atop the American League Fast Division after a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers, their third victory in four games. Kansas City edged New York in 13 innings, Texas beat Cleveland 3-2 in 10, Minnesota routed Seattle 12-3, and Oakland beat California 3-2.
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Reds and Phillies mirror 1976 NL hangover in reverse
The Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies both hit three game losing streaks after opening the season with strong starts. Houston beat Cincinnati 4 3 as Cliff Johnson homered twice and Doug Komiskey earned his first major league win in over a year, while Atlanta edged Los Angeles 7 4 in a late rally. Braves catcher Willie Montanez delivered a bases loaded single to key the fourth inning rally and Rick Camp sealed the win for Atlanta.
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Playoffs open as NBA races begin amid referee strike
The NBA opens playoffs with 16 teams and 24 referees in use after the union walkout. Eastern matchups feature Boston against San Antonio, Cleveland versus Washington, Detroit versus Golden State, and Chicago against Portland, with byes for four division champions. Franco Harris earns the 1976 Dodge NFL Man of the Year.
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Brothers Spinks enter pro ranks with twin debuts in St. Louis
Leon Spinks described pre debut nerves before his fifth round KO in Montreal. brother Mike Spinks to make pro debut next Saturday in a six rounder on CBS telecast. promoter Butch Lewis plans globe trotting with the pair, targeting Montreal and Monte Carlo as future stops. Both brothers highlighted on the May 7 St. Louis card with separate bouts on CBS telecast.
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New Stables Planned for Belmont Park Thoroughbreds
ElmD NY AP reports two new barns will be ready this spring at Belmont Park to house returning thoroughbreds from Florida and California. The facilities include a 50 stall barn and a 44 stall barn, complementing 106 new stalls completed for the 1977 New York racing season. Most horses racing at Aqueduct through May 21 are housed at Belmont Park, about 15 miles east.
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Millwood Lake flood highs impact recreation and logs
Millwood Lake peaked at 267.07 ft on April 2 then fell, with two weeks needed to shed eight feet of surplus. Boating hazards from debris and submerged facilities coexist with record fishing, while flood-control dams protect benefits.
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Bear Bryant Finds Joy In Coaching And Golf Interest
AP reports from Augusta Centuries old oak at Augusta National hosts Paul Bryant and Tom Watson as Bryant reflects on coaching at Alabama and his former stars including Namath Stabler Hunter Sloan Todd. He jokes about staying until the university ends him, praising his assistant coaches.
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Ladycats win Ashdown track meet in sweepstakes
The Hope Ladycats captured the first place sweepstakes trophy at the Ashdown track meet on Monday April 11 with 34 points to Stamps 52. Lynn Garland won the long jump and 230 yard dash and anchored two relays. Yvonne Spellman swept sprints and field events while also running relays and the 880. Haiwatha Balance took second in the 220. Everiean Porter and Chas Jordan finished third and fourth in the 440. Relay and distance squads included Robinson, Randall, Flenery, Smith, Jones and Poole. Next, Hope travels to Stamps on April 13 for the Yellow Jacket relays.
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Fight breaks out at Arkansas Houston tennis match
An altercation broke out Monday night after a Houston player allegedly struck an Arkansas opponent at the end of the first doubles match. Arkansas led 6-0 in singles and later won 9-0 as Houston forfeited the remaining doubles. No injuries were reported.
Solunar Tables Guide for Planning Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods, from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES, advises planning days to fish in prime territory or hunt in prime cover to maximize sport. Use the periods to target the best activity windows each day.
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Standings and results for major leagues with scattered notes
Standings show Toronto leading with 31 wins and Cleve 2 1, Boston 0 2, Detroit 0 4, Texas 4, Oakland 3, Minnesota 2, Chicago 1, Seattle 2. Monday results include Toronto 5 Detroit 3 and Kansas City 5 New York 4 in 13 innings, Texas 3 Cleveland 2 in 10, Minnesota 12 Seattle 3, Oakland 3 California 2. Additional lines mention teams like St Louis Montreal Chicago Houston and Atlanta with assorted scores and upcoming games in a schedule. Bryant quotes about teaching and student pride appear amid the standings.
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