Halicki Throws NL's First No Hitter in Two Years
Giants pitcher Ed Halicki, 24, pitched the National League's first no hitter in over two years on a 6-0 win over the Mets in San Francisco. He walked two, struck out 10, and credited luck with parts of the deflected ball that helped preserve the no hitter.
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McKay blasts NCAA cuts at Chicago convention
USC coach John McKay defended big athletic programs and urged schools to set their own limits on scholarships. He argued the NCAA agenda hurts schools by depleting funds and noted Ohio State’s multi million dollar budget supports all varsity programs.
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Angels Sweep Yanks in Sunset Doubleheader
Frank Tanana and Nolan Ryan led the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-0 and 4-3 doubleheader sweep over the New York Yankees as 17 batters were struck out. Tanana pitched a four-hitter with eight Ks, Ryan added six innings of two-hit work with eight strikeouts, and Mike Miley homered in the opener. Ellie Rodriguez and Lee Stanton contributed key hits as the Angels capitalized on Yankee mistakes to win the nightcap.
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Buckner hits single as Dodgers lose in 14 innings
Walter Alston, in his 22nd season with the Dodgers, sees his club fall 5-3 to the Expos in 14 innings at Dodger Stadium. A Bill Buckner seventh inning base hit was ruled out after Harvey detected grooves in the bat, nullifying a run and Sutton’s 17th win.
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Intangibles loom large in Rams pre season matchup
Rams coach Chuck Knox emphasizes the intangibles of football as injuries and luck shape a team’s fate. The Bills beat the Rams 31 24 in Buffalo while Ron Jaworski stood out in the second half before 54 023 at Kansas City prep.
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