Braves stay undefeated in Doctors League with 6 3 win
The Braves improve to 4 0 in the Doctors League by beating the Yankees 6 3. At K Park the Giants beat the Dodgers 11 4 and the Cardinals defeated the Cubs 14 5. Cardinals lead standings, Dodgers 3 2, Yankees 2 3, Giants 2 3, Cubs 1 4. Next games Thursday. no games next Monday for Memorial Day.
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McCovey fuels Giants 7 2 win as slugger bounces back
Willie McCovey, 39, belted a double and three singles to power the San Francisco Giants past the St Louis Cardinals 7-2 in a national telecast. Halicki allowed five hits in seven innings, with Lavelle closing it out. In other showings, Red Sox topped the Yankees 4-3, Orioles beat Brewers 6-5 in 10, A’s blanked Blue Jays 3-0, Braves edged Padres 6-5 in 11. Mets Pirates game rained out.
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Belmont Monday chaos as strike halts bets and Cruguet wins
Belmont Park opens amid parimutuel clerks strike with free admission and no betting. Steve Cauthen suffers injuries in a race crash while Jean Cruguet rides Secret Lanvin to Shuvee Handicap disqualification, and Forego captures the Heedaver Purse with Bill Shoemaker aboard.
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Erving Leads Sixers In Net Cutting Time Playoff Win
Julius Erving scorched the Portland Trail Blazers for 33 points in a 167-101 Philadelphia win as the Sixers opened their NBA series. He dazzled with dunks, jumpers, and flashy passes, while Blazers coach Bob Gross and guard Larry Steele noted how hard he is to defend. The series resumes Thursday with Portland needing an answer.
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Rote recalls LeBaron as Falcons GM with Pro Bowl memory
Kyle Rote, former Giants star receiver, recounts a Pro Bowl era moment when Eddie LeBaron, then quarterback, delivered a pass into a cluster of uniforms for a surprising reception. Rote notes LeBaron’s uncanny sense of where receivers would be.
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Walther struggles for Indy start repeats Thorne’s costly tactics
In 1937 Joel Thorne tried to buy his way into the Indianapolis 500 field but was blocked by AAA. Forty years later Salt Walther and his father bought Lee Elkins’s Eagle, paying about $60,000 to acquire the car that Bill Puterbaugh qualified with, then failed to secure a spot himself.
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Dreams come true for ASU in Wichita meet
ASU athletes have set world marks at Cessna Stadium in Wichita and aim for big showings at the USTFF national championship. Coach Guy Kochel notes athletes like Earl Bell and Ed Preston are ready to perform, with others such as Donnie Taylor Anthony Stroman and Ricky DeWees in contention for strong showings in the 110 meter hurdles and high jump.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here comes from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish or hunt during these optimal times to maximize sport and success.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights Across Leagues
National League and American League standings show Pittsburgh leading with a .676 pace, Chicago at .639, St Louis .579, Philadelphia .528, and Montreal at .400 amid tight races. Monday rainouts delayed New York at Pittsburgh. Montreal visits Chicago and Atlanta heads to San Diego in the latest schedule.
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