Expos’ Renko impresses Seattle fans as one-hitter dazzles
In Seattle the Expos star Steve Renko, nicknamed Lurch, wowed Pacific Northwest fans after a one-hitter vs the Giants. The Kansas native, now 6-6 and 235 pounds, discussed his pitch arc, windup change, and career path from Kansas to the Mets to Montreal, aiming to improve on last year’s 13-12 and 4.32 ERA.
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League Leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING AND PITCHING
Statistics list top performers in batting and pitching from major leagues. Oliva and Murcer lead batting with high averages. Bonds and Stargell pace RBIs. Patek and Otis top steals. Pitchers Cuellar Blue and Gullett show early season wins and ERAs. Stoneman and Jenkins lead strikeouts.
Unlikely Pair Sets Pace in U S Open Golf Round
In Ardmore the 71st U S Open sees outsider Bob Erickson and Jim Colbert co-leading with 138 after 36 holes. Palmer and Nicklaus clash over course setup as Palmer shoots 68 and laments five hour rounds while Nicklaus blasts the pin placements.
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Major Standings and Results From Friday and Weekend Games
Major Standings East and West divisions with win loss records and percentages. Friday results include Washington at Boston and Baltimore at New York with key scores. Saturday and Sunday schedules list matchups in Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Milwaukee and Los Angeles Houston with night and two game times.
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Colbert Hits Open Lead With Unconventional Putter
Jim Colbert leads the U S Open third round with 138 tied with Bob Erickson as he uses a peculiar driver-like putter crafted by Vance Elkins to correct eye alignment. The gadget aims to reduce friction and spin, with about 18 players experimenting including Ray Floyd.
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DCABA Midgets Jets and Hawks Win Brightly
Jets shut out Pintos 24 0 as Shockers fall 5 2 to DCABA Midgets. Bullets defeat Hornets 12 6 and Hawks crush Fritters 6 4 while Sonics prevail 16 9 over Chargers. Standings to be listed later.
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Sunset league scores roll with four games played
City Rec League Sunset 7 Edgewood 3. Woodlawn 7 Cordley Centennial Sunset 11. Schwegler 3 Deerfield 1. East Lawrence Center 0 forfeit.
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