Astros' Dierker Prepares Ground as Reds Fall 3-0
Houston's Larry Dierker fires a two hit shutout, backed by five double plays, as the Astros beat Cincinnati 3-0. Ron Davis and John Bateman drive in runs. Dennos Menke, Jim Wynn, and Doug Rset add singles. In NL standings, St Louis, Mets, and Giants win. Pirates rally to beat Cubs.
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Mets
Chris Short
Don Cardwell
Phillies
Giants
Centenary Beats Henderson in Baseball Sweep
James Smith and Don Stangley hurled Centenary to an 8 game sweep of Henderson with a 43 score. Belle Germann hit a homer and Davia Becla ger added a two run shot as Centenary built early lead. An error by Poin Aven allowed Winthrop to reach base in the late innings.
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Celtics Close In on NBA Title With One Win Left
Celtics trail 3-2 in the NBA finals after a 120-117 OT win over the Lakers. Havlicek scored 34 points with 10 rebounds and 8 assists while Don Nelson added 26 points and 12 rebounds. Russell's late block prevented a tying bucket as Boston heads to Los Angeles with a 3-2 series edge. New Orleans leads ABA title race as they host Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
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Supersonic Golf Ball Question Drives USGA Move
USGA plans to limit golf ball speed and distance by using a new $44,000 computerized testing machine from Mnols Tool Works. Executive director Joe Dey says current rules cap impact velocity at 250 feet per second with a two percent tolerance and that unrestricted design could push carries toward 300 to 350 yards, altering course lengths and gameplay.
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Associated Press
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United States Golf Association
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USGA
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New York Area
Twins Edge Boston on Key Hits
Minnesota beat Boston 7 to 6 as Dave Boswell and Gary Peters delivered key hits. Oakland toppled Detroit 3 to 1, while California defeated Cleveland 5 to 3 amid Siebert-Mincher tensions. The National League saw Pittsburgh nip Chicago 4 to 3 and San Francisco blank Atlanta 7 to 0.
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Associated Press
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Frank Fernandez
Boog Powell
al Worthington
Twins
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Derby Entries Reportedly in Peak Form at Churchill Downs
Seven contenders for the Kentucky Derby showed peak form during a one mile Derby Trial at Churchill Downs. Forward Pass, T.V. Commercial, Francie's Hat, Proper Proof, Jig Time, Verbatim, and Te Vega aimed to impress as final prep signals before Saturdays race.
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Associated Press
Louisville, Ky
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Te Vega
Jerry Meyer
Elmendorf
Montgomery Fisher
Charles W. Englehard
Verbatim
Frank C. Sullivan
Mac Miller
Alley Fighter
Downs
CBS
Dodger Stadium Draws Fire From Ron Fairly
Los Angeles Dodgers suffer a 2-1 loss to St. Louis as Ron Fairly, a veteran outfielder, argues that Dodger Stadium favors pitchers. He notes the infield has softened this year, making ground balls harder to field, while the team has struggled to score in eight home games with only 13 runs.
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Missions Defeat the Travelers in Texas League action
In Tex as League baseball, the San Antonio Missions defeated the Arkansas Travelers 6-3, snapping Arkansas’s two game win streak. Winning pitcher Archie Reynolds earned his fourth straight win with Gary Encerti delivering hitless relief. Tom Krawerk sparked a three-run fourth with a single, George Pena doubled, and Pena homered later as the Missions capitalized on Leron Lee’s error.
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Agee Will Play Or Not Based On Situation Says Hodges
Mets manager Gil Hodges will not bench Tommie Agee despite a .102 average and 19 strikeouts in 33 at bats. Agee remains a key figure since the winter trade that sent Davis, Fisher, Rooker, and Wynne to Chicago for Agee and Weis. He collected two hits on Easter Sunday but has been quiet since, with a 0-for-10 drought in a 24-inning Houston game.
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NCAA chief says college sports offer equal opportunities for all
The NCAA president asserts college athletics have a strong record of racial equality, noting progress long before baseball’s Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson. He doubts widespread discrimination claims and says coaches seek to win within the rules, hoping to avoid federal action if possible.
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Promoters Now Want Henry Clark After Victory
Henry Clark, California state heavyweight champion, attracted promoter interest after defeating Leotis Martin by split decision in a 10 round bout. Clark’s win, following Jimmy Ellis’ title bout, moved him to No. 10 in Ring Magazine ratings and he boasts a 16-3-1 record with seven ranked opponents already beaten. His promoter cited earlier dodge by top fighters and promos by Henry Cooper and Sonny Liston as examples. Bowling Green State names Bob Conibear head basketball coach. Berkeley Tennis Club selected as site for North American Zone Davis Cup final round.
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St Louis at Minnesota in Western NHL playoff clash
St Louis leads the best of seven series three games to two as the Western Division playoff tilt resumes between the Blues and the Minnesota North Stars after a Tuesday hiatus.
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Blues Seek West Crown in Game Six Clash at Minnesota
St Louis Blues chase the West Division title and a spot in the Stanley Cup finals by beating the Minnesota North Stars at Metropolitan Sports Center. A win would make them the first Western finalist, with coach Scotty Bowman highlighting the honor and prize on the line. Minnesota’s Wren Blair cautioned the North Stars remain resilient as the series nears a possible seventh game.
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Broyles Criticizes Razorbacks Practice Conditions
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles criticized the team after a hot humid Tuesday practice in Jonesboro. He said the players reacted poorly to the weather, planned a full scrimmage, and shuffled Lineman Lundel Thomas to tackle as part of the drills.
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