Jackson Takes Two From Arkansas
In a Texas League doubleheader, Shreveport and Jackson swept Arkansas with strong hitting. Paul Djakanow and Ron Mitchell drove in three apiece as Shreveport won 7-6 over El Paso, Rick Langford fanning 12 for the victory. Mitchell Page homered and doubled as Jackson beat Lafayette 5-2, Mike Kavanaugh earning a three-hitter. Alexandria edged Lafayette 7-6 in 10 innings on Tucker Ashford's RBI. A Midland-San Antonio game was halted by rain after seven. tonight's schedule lists San Antonio at Midland, El Paso at Shreveport, Jackson at Lafayette, Alexandria at Arkansas.
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Roster size debate marks NFL annual meeting
The National Football League failed to settle player roster limits at its annual meetings and will reconvene Friday. While discussions over roster size continue, NFL officials announced progress in three areas including a ban on players who practice with WFL or CFL teams from NFL play that year, approval of instant replay at home teams with five stadiums approved for replay, and site choices for 1978 and 1979 meetings Palm Springs and Tampa.
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Left handers rise at Wimbledon with Connors leading
Wimbledon reports a surge of left-handed players led by Jimmy Connors in the final 16. Guillermo Vilas and Roscoe Tanner showcase Southpaw power while veterans like Tony Roche chase more glory. Martina Navratilova stands as a formidable No. 2 seed among women alongside Chris Evert.
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Tiant Leads Red Sox Past Yankees In Opener
Luis Tiant earned his fourth straight win as Boston defeated New York 6-1 to pull within a half game of the Yankees in the AL East. Carl Yastrzemski and Rick Burleson contributed key hits, while Carlton Fisk belted his first homer since mid-1974 after a knee injury.
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Carson Leads NCAA Golf After Midway Round in Ohio
CAA Golf leader Craig Carson of Ohio State posted 70 71 to sit at 141 three under par with a two stroke edge at Columbus. Tom Weiskopf mentored Carson after criticizing erratic play amid soggy conditions as Wake Forest Oklahoma State battle for team lead and individual titles in the NCAA Championship through Saturday.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps plan days for fishing in prime territory or hunting in favorable cover. It suggests using the daily periods to seek the best sport each day offers.
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Bench Leads Voting For All Star Ballots In NL
Johnny Bench of Cincinnati becomes the first player to top 1 million NL All-Star ballots for a sixth straight year with 1,660,229 votes as voting nears its July 6 deadline. Reds teammates Morgan Perez and Concepcion hold key positions while Brock and Staub surge in the outfield race. Garvey widens his first base edge over Perez as fan interest stays high.
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Sizemore saves Cardinals win with leaping second baseman play
Ted Sizemore homered for his first long ball of the year and then leaped to snag Pat Scanlon's liner for a game ending double play as St Louis edged the Montreal Expos 4 3 Lynn McGlothen earned his ninth win while Woodie Fryman took the loss Expos led 4 1 after four innings and Cardinal pinch-hitter Doug Howard started an eighth inning rally with a single.
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Standings and Friday baseball schedule across leagues
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Graham Leads Western Open With 65 Record Round At Butler
Australian David Graham posted a course record 65 to take a three stroke lead over Arnold Palmer in the Western Open at Butler National. Palmer shot 68 as both players contend for the $40,000 top purse while others chase from two under and even par. Defending champion Tom Watson trailed with 79 and Lou Graham did not compete.
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