Cardinals surge with seven straight in May win over Reds
The St. Louis Cardinals, mired in last place after April, won their seventh in a row with a 2-0 victory over Cincinnati as Scipio Spinks and Diego Segui combined for a 12 strikeouts on a five-hitter. Their run moved them above the Phillies, aided by Dodgers win. Mets, Cubs, and Pirates also posted wins while Seaver led the Mets with a three-hitter and 16 strikeouts against the Giants. Dodgers beat the Phillies 7-1 behind Joe Ferguson's four RBIs.
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Ryun shifts focus to winning over records
Jim Ryun, former world record holder in the mile and 1500 meters, says he will prioritize victories over times as he competes in the ITA pro tour. He notes a lifted perspective since joining pro track, aiming for the final ITA meet at Madison Square Garden on June 6 after nine wins in 11 races.
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Padres owner seeks San Diego buyer after sale
Padres president Buzzie Bavasi says he is pursuing new ownership in San Diego after C. Arnholt Smith sold the team for 12 million. Bavasi notes San Diego buyers and meetings with multiple groups, with 45 days to finalize, while city officials consider costs to relocate the Padres from the stadium lease.
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Yankees batter Braves 4-1 in midweek baseball update
Yankees power returns with a 4-1 win over the Braves on Tuesday night led by Graig Nettles with two homers and Ron Blomberg raising his average to .404 with two hits. Roy White and Bobby Murcer also homered as New York boosts team batting to .268 while players like Jim Ray Hart and Thurman Munson sit among the league’s top hitters. Other AL games include Boston over California 2-1 and Minnesota 1-0 over Milwaukee. In the NL Chicago beat Houston 7-1 and Los Angeles topped Philadelphia 9-3. New York defeated San Francisco 5-2.
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Borg in spotlight as French Open star rises
Paris AP reports Bjorn Borg, the 16 year old Swedish tennis sensation, centers attention at Roland Garros as Adriano Panatta, Stan Smith, and Ilie Nastase prepare for potential quarter final clashes. Borg has already toppled Cliff Richey and Pierre Barthes in earlier rounds.
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Blues rally past Captains for tied division lead
Rick Baldwin pitched in relief and Terry Senn fueled a comeback with a three run double as the Memphis Blues beat Shreveport 7-4 to pull within a share of the East Division lead in the Texas League. Arkansas lost to Alexandria 6-5 while El Paso edged Amarillo 2-1 and San Antonio shut out Midland 2-0.
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Nets hire DeBusschere as GM for 1974-75 season
Uniondale New York AP The New York Nets plan a press conference to announce Dave DeBusschere as Nets general manager starting 1974-75. The 32 year old Knicks star is expected to play one more season and has signed a 10 year $75 000 per year contract.
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Rain Delays Indy 500 as Event Is Postponed Again
Frustration rose as steady rain postponed the Indianapolis 500 for a second day, with officials hinting a 3 p.m. start if tracks dry. Only 31 of 32 cars paraded. David Walther was missing after a fatal Monday wreck. Driver tensions rose as Harlan Fengler cited dangerous, unsafe wet conditions.
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Mini Watergate at Oklahoma U
A sprawling critique of an Oklahoma University recruitment scandal likens it to Watergate. Kerry Jackson and Mike Phillips of Ball High School face suspensions, while transcripts were allegedly altered by multiple parties. The piece critiques win-at-any-cost culture and assigns blame to those in charge.
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Father and Son Foyt Ready to Win Fourth Indy 900
Tony Foyt, Sr. leads the Jim Gilmore team as his son A J Foyt battles rain delays and fatigue during the Indianapolis 900 buildup. Tony, 60, serves as head mechanic and nursemaid while A J Foyt, 38, holds multiple Indy records and eyeing a fourth win despite setbacks and a lap opening accident.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Tuesday and Wednesday
National League East led by Chicago and New York with tight race dynamics. Tuesday results included Chicago defeating Houston 7-1 and Pittsburgh routing Atlanta 6-1. Western leaders San Francisco and Los Angeles posted wins as staked in the standings.
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Barry's top Lions seventeen to sixteen in LL action
In a K Park Little League night Barry's defeated Lions 17 to 16 in the opener with Morrison and Hogan on the mound for the winners. Hogan and Coleman belted home runs for Barry's while Smith and Newton pitched for the Lions.
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Solunar Tables Highlight Daily Fishing and Hunting Prime
The schedule of Solunar Periods taken from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides daily activity. Plan days to fish in prime territory or hunt in good cover during these Pings for the best sport each day offers.
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