Central Eyes First State Baseball Title in Wisconsin
La Crosse Central, 13-6, seeks its first WIAA state crown as it faces Merrill in the opening round at Wausau on Wednesday. Pitcher Mark Piazza leads the Red Raiders with seven wins and a 0.52 ERA, while Tom Juan tops the team with a .385 average and 37 on-base appearances. The tournament runs through Friday with the championship set for 1:30 p.m.
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Mark Spitz Faces a Five Million Dollar Mirage
Mark Spitz parlayed seven Olympic golds into a five million dollar contract yet finds fame faded. He recalls adulation that overwhelmed him, a Hollywood swing cast aside, and his struggle with privacy and pressure after Munich. He hints at Israel plans and a quieter life with Suzy Weiner in Marina del Rey.
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Baseball Leaders Highlight American League and National League
American League leaders include Brett and McRae sharing batting marks at 348 at bats with high hits, Otis leading runs and Burroughs driving in 38 RBIs. Pitchers Tolled by Tanana and Ryan chart top strikeout counts as seasons unfold. National League lists Rose and Griffey atop batting and runs with Foster and Morgan driving in, plus notable pitchers Lonborg and Seaver among leaders.
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Central Golfer Shares State Lead in Wisconsin Tournament
Central's Curt Batchelder shot 76 to share the state public high school lead at Lawsonia Links as the team opened with 325. Madison West led with 308, Eau Claire Memorial 322, Central 325, and Viroqua 335 followed by a list of other teams.
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Pirates Win 5-4 In Homers Night Of Big Shots
Richie Zisk delivered the decisive eighth inning homer to cap a nine inning home run slugfest as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 at Three Rivers Stadium. Joe Morgan also homered for Cincinnati. the game tied a major league record with seven solo homers.
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Triple Killing Doesn't Bother Twins Wynegar
Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland Indians 7-2 as rookie catcher Butch Wynegar bounces back from a triple play, hitting a two run homer after the year’s first triple play. Dan Ford drove in the first run and Wynegar praised his comeback despite the rare play.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results
East standings show New York Baltimore and Boston leading with Chicago Minnesota and Oakland in pursuit. Tuesday results include Texas over Baltimore and Minnesota over Cleveland plus Kansas City shutout Detroit. upcoming games list Oakland Boston Texas Baltimore Minnesota Cleveland California New York Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Kansas City East games and standings updates through Philadelphia and Pittsburgh teams.
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