Astros Rise in May as Wilson No-Hits Expos
Don Wilson pitched a no-hitter against Montreal and earned his fourth win as Houston extended its May surge with a fifth straight victory. The Astros, 5-0 in May after a slow start, faced strong NL action including wins by Aaron and Jenkins while Clemente and Blass starred for Pittsburgh and San Francisco.
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Bulls to play eight 1969 70 home games in Kansas City
Kansas City will host eight Bulls home games in 1969-70 at Municipal Auditorium with promotions by the Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt. Dick Klein, Bulls president, says no franchise move is planned and Chicago remains the team's home. Bob Boozer leads Bulls in scoring as Kansas City fans welcome the visit.
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Mann Set for Bluegrass Invitational LPGA
Defending champion Carol Mann heads the field for the $15,000 Bluegrass Invitational LPGA Golf Tournament in Louisville as the event opens today.
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Palmer tunes up at Atlanta Classic with putter magic
Arnold Palmer shot a four under par 68 to sit one shot from the lead in the Atlanta Classic. He holed birdies from 15, 10, 10, 8, 2 and 2 feet and reportedly took a putting tip from a woman on the eve of the opening round.
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Leach Accepts Post At Burlington Iowa
Wichita Southeast coach Dave Leach resigns to take the head job at Burlington Community Junior College in Iowa. He led the Buffaloes to a 2nd place finish in the Class 5-A state tournament in Lawrence last March, replacing Id Sparling who moved to Texas Ieleaso.
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Ku quartet headed west to California relays
Kansas University's 440 yard relay team of George Byers Mickey Mathews Stan Whitley and Julio Meade will compete in the California Relays at Modesto Saturday night. Each rider will also run open events with Byers in the high hurdles Whitley in the long jump and Mathews and Meade in the 100 yard dash. The quartet has posted 40.0 seconds twice this season tying Big Eight and school records.
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Boxing Results From Last Night’s Cards
The Associated Press reports lightweight Richard Steele from Los Angeles edged Ieddie Tabami of Miami on points at 10 rounds. In Tampa Manuel Gonzalez of Houston defeated Roscoe Bell of Miami on points through 10 rounds.
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Standings Report and Weekend Schedule for East and West Divisions
East Division standings show Sitants and San rou 3, bb dn Voltage Atlamia 1a, New York 4, Houston 7, Montreal 4, Chicape 38, Los Angeles 0, Pittsburgh 7, San Pega. Today's games list Philadelphia at Athwota, Montreal at Cincinnati, New York at Houston, Chicago at San Jose, St Louis at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at San Francisco. Saturday's games include Chicago at San Diego, St Louis at Los Angeles, Philadelphia at Atlanta, Montreal at Cincinnati, New York at Houston. West Division includes Oakland, Minnesota, Chicago, Seattle, Kansas City, and California with various results. Thursday's results California 3 Detroit 2, Seattle 4, Cleveland Baltimore 7, 4, Seattle 7 Washington 6. Only games scheduled: Zeston at Chicago, California at Detroit, Seattle at Cleveland, Oakland at Baltimore, Kansas City at Washington, Minnesota at New York, Boston at Chicago, California at Detroit, Kansas City at Washington, Minnesota at New York.
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Kendall Aims to Upset Foster in 15 Round Title Fight
West Springfield Massachusetts AP Kendall a 3 1 underdog who beat Eddie Jones vows to upset light heavyweight champion Bob Foster in a televised title bout at the Eastern States Coliseum. Foster with 28 knockouts and a 34 4 record stands 6 ft 4 ½ in reach 79 inches. Kendall 5 10 69 ½ inch reach has never been floored in seven years and 32 fights.
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