Osteen and Wilson clash in Astrodome opening game
In Houston Claude Osteen faces Don Wilson in the Astrodome as the Dodgers and Astros split the first series game. Houston, led by Denis Menke with a three RBI night, built a 5-2 win aided by Larry Dierker pitching.
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Cabrillo Conquista dores reach semifinal in Coachella Valley tourney
Cabrillo splits two games in Palm Springs as Calexico ties 3 3 in eight innings and Eagle Mountain drops Cabrillo 3 2. J C Holt pitched well, Mike Kluge starred with three hits, and Cabrillo advances with four teams still in contention. The Congqs rest game day then hope for two wins tomorrow to reach the final.
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Senators blank A's to start 1971 season in win
Washington defeated Oakland 8 0 behind Dick Bosman six hitter as Toby Harrah and Joe Foy replaced departed infield. Curt Flood also contributed with walks and a single. Braves routed Reds 7 4 in opener while Houston beat Los Angeles 5 2 in night game.
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Braves Aim at Saints in Santa Maria Showdown
Lompoc High Braves, 12-1, beat Centennial 5-1 at Ellis Field as Bob Aguilar pitched seven innings with five strikeouts. Tonight they face the Santa Maria Saints (11-1) for a key SBCL clash, with Roy Thomas set to start and a playoff berth in sight. The win boosts Lompoc's title chase while Santa Maria seeks a tough division test after recent results.
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Lakers Bulls battle for quarterfinal clinch without West
In Inglewood the Lakers must win without Jerry West as they host the Chicago Bulls in a deciding playoff game. Chicago aims to finish 4-2 after defense and offense pressure from Coach Dick Motta and stars Love Weiss and Walker while Milwaukee awaits in the conference final.
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Expos eye higher ground led by Morton rookie of year
Montreal's Carl Morton, 27, star pitcher and 18 game winner last season, is seen as a prime mover in lifting the Expos from the NL cellar. Morton, who won NL Rookie of the Year, emphasizes pitching as himself and vows to reduce walks and home runs while aiming to help Montreal climb in the East.
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