Giants Swoon Earlier Than Usual As May Slip Stirs Slump
The San Francisco Giants fall into a May swoon after an 18-46 start and a four game NL West lead slip. They drop 11 of 19 since May 1, including an 8-7 loss to the Astros, while Houston rises two games ahead in the West race. Patience wears thin as Charlie Fox is ejected after a disputed strike call.
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John Edwards
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Hill Wins Memphis Golf Classic In Tight Finish
Dave Hill edges Lee Trevino by one stroke at Colonial Country Club for a 283 total five under. Trevino settles for second after a late risk on the par five. Allen Miller also 69 to finish runner up as Hill collects first win of the year in the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic.
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Snider and McElreath Bump Posey From Indy Lineup
In Indianapolis the Memorial Day 500 qualifying field was finalized with George Snider and Jim McElreath earning spots. Snider racing for Gilmore Racing Team posted the fastest final-round speed, while McElreath, without practice, secured the last spot after bumping Tom Biggerlo. Posey dropped from the lineup amid a No. 31/No. 34 car confusion.
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Mich
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Conference probes student eligibility and aid meddling
Lawton Constitution reports a Big Eight inquiry into a football program's eligibility lapses. McGowan faces criticism for a letter affecting a prospect's qualif ication and aid, while three injured athletes gain an extra year under hardship rules. Names of the Athletes and institution details are withheld.
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Missouri
Gene Stone
Oklahoma
James McNichols
Iowa
Angels Trade Epstein After Three-Game Sweep of Rangers
California general manager Harry Dalton completed a five player deal sending Mike Epstein Rich Hand and Rick Stelmaszek to Texas for Lloyd Allen and Jim Spencer. Epstein welcomed the swap saying he was delighted while Texas owner Bob Short noted he was unhappy with the earlier move from Oakland. Epstein had struggled at .188 with one homer and six RBI before the trade as Frank Robinson powered the Angels to a 4-2 win and the sweep.
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Tulsa Rolls Into MeVal Finals
Memphis State defeated Bradley 54 and Tulsa beat Louisville 14 4 in Sunday Sun day night Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship action in Memphis. MSU pitcher Danny Parks worked six innings for the win in the Bradley game, while Jeff Hopkins started and Jerry Tabb drove in three runs. Bradley’s Chuck Hammond logged a complete game shutout of Drake and Gary Carter had three RBIs.
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Chuck Hammond
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Jim Ryan
Southwestern Wins Norman Crown in Hard-Hitting Finals
Southwestern Furniture of Lawton captured its fourth straight slow-pitch title at the Norman Invitational. The Furnituremen blasted 15 hits in an 11-0 win over Moore Steak House, then 15-0 over IBEW Oklahoma City, 13-10 over Bill Thomas Tavern, and 12-9 over TAO of Oklahoma City. In the finals they defeated Triton Petroleum 16-3 after a 19-11 winners bracket showdown, with Art Hudson slugging seven homers and Frost five as the team totaled 24 hits in the win.
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