Mayberry belts three homers as Royals thump Jays in Toronto
John Mayberry slugged three homers as the Kansas City Royals crushed the Toronto Blue Jays 11 3 at Exhibition Stadium. He connected off Jerry Johnson Mike Willis and Tom Bruno in a game that showcased his new open stance and helped lift KC to a victory led by Al Cowens who went 5 for 5. Dennis Leonard struck out 10 over seven innings before relief, tying a career high.
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Sixers Embarrassed by Blazers in Finals Trail
In Portland the Philadelphia 76ers lose 130 98 as the Blazers bluntly outplay them. Julius Erving questions coach Gene Shue substitutions while Joe Bryant and Darryl Dawkins push for more playing time. Coach Shue plans no lineup changes for game five at the Spectrum.
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Trevino vows comeback as Kemper Open opens
Trevino remains sentimental favorite at Quail Hollow as he trains to rebuild his swing after back surgery. He concedes victory this year is unlikely but vows to return, aiming for future success in the Kemper Open alongside Rodriguez and Wadkins who seek comebacks.
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Jeffrey sidelined by shingles rule East-West Shrine Bowl
East coach Ray Harvey announced on Wednesday that Mission West quarterback Jeffrey has been ruled out for the June 11 Shrine Bowl in Lawrence after doctors confirmed shingles. Defenders Duane Canady and Mark Lee join the squad to replace Jeffrey and lineman Ken Stewart who failed a medical exam due to knee surgery.
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Boxing Fights Highlight Mixed TKO Wins Across Cities
Michael Spinks stopped Joe Borden in Montreal while Leon Spinks knocked out Bruce Scott in Beaumont Texas. Jean Lapointe defeated Danny Stokes in Montreal and John Tate finished Norm Kues in Toronto.
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World Team Tennis in Cleveland Phoenix Tilt Prompts ESPN
The schedule lists a Thursday World Team Tennis match Cleveland versus Phoenix on channel C3 and a Friday NBA playoff game Portland at Philadelphia with five versus thirteen seed implications.
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Franks Predicts Cards to Win NL East Over Cubs
Cubs manager Herman Franks argues St Louis has a faster, deeper lineup and a better bullpen, saying the Cards will win the NL East easily. He notes Chicago needs a left hander but plans to save Willie Hernandez for relief as the Cubs cling to a one game edge after a 4 3 victory in 13 innings.
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Cards manager defends pitcher's load comment in tense exchange
In other NL results on Wednesday, the Giants beat the Padres 2-0 led by Halicki’s first CG of the season and 11 strikeouts. The Mets topped the Expos 6-4 behind John Stearns’s grand slam as Tom Seaver earned his first Montreal win since 1972. Pirates defeated Phillies 3-0 before a rain delay, Reds beat Braves 5-2 with Pat Zachry’s four-hitter, Dodgers 6-2 over Astros with Ron Cey driving in three.
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Walker KU coaches to receive pay raises
Director Clyde Walker remains the highest paid in the KU athletic department with a 39,900 annual salary for 1977-78. Bud Moore, Ted Owens, and Bob Timmons each gain raises as the overall department budget rises from 2,456,007 to 2,750,944 dollars, with state support of 92,244 dollars.
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