Braves' golfer misses CIF cut in playoff rush
Lompoc High's Scott Sperber failed to reach the state golf championships after a playoff to fill three CIF finals spots in Riverside. Crespi's John Cummings won the individual title with 69, while San Marcos Santa Barbara took the team crown at 388. Sperber shot 77 on Indian Hills to finish tied for 37th, described by Lompoe coach John Vass as a strong, near miss for a sophomore.
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Dodgers edge Astros 6 2 to halt skid
Dodgers pitcher Charlie Hough earned a save as Los Angeles defeated Houston 6 to 2, ending a four game losing streak. Lasorda cited pregame talk for renewed focus while Ron Cey drove in three runs as Hough showcased his knuckleball and still had room for humor.
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Yastrzemski says Yanks can be beaten after Red Sox rally
Carl Yastrzemski praised Boston's resilience after two homers helped the Red Sox erase a 5-0 deficit and beat the Texas Rangers 7-5. The win, with Minnesota’s 4-3 defeat of the Yankees, moved Boston to second in the AL East, 12 games behind Baltimore.
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Relief pitchers lift Cubs to first place in NL East
The Chicago Cubs beat the St Louis Cardinals 4-3 in 13 innings as Steve Ontiveros drove in Jerry Morales for the winner. Bruce Sutter and Willie Hernandez combined for 14 strikeouts in seven relief frames, with Sutter earning nine strikeouts in five innings and Hernandez striking out five of six in relief.
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Erving faces crowding defense as Blazers win big
Julius Erving drew double teams and Blazers zone pressure in a 130 98 Portland victory that tied the NBA finals at 2 2. Gene Shue argued zone defense, while Caldwell Jones and George McGinnis struggled against Maurice Lucas and Bill Walton. The series moves to Portland for game six.
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Piggott Guides Derby Winner The Minstrel Triumphs at Epsom
Lester Piggott steered The Minstrel to a dramatic Epsom Derby victory before a 250000 crowd. The Canadian bred chestnut colt earned owner Robert Sangster 181750, defeating Hot Grove by a neck in a close finish.
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