Lonborg Earns Another Shutout as Expos Fall 5 0
Pitcher Jim Lonborg of the Philadelphia Phillies threw a three hitter to beat the Montreal Expos 5-0, extending his scoreless streak against Montreal to 21 innings over two seasons and delivering another strong performance as he refines his approach to location over power. Greg Luzinski and Jay Johnstone homered for Philadelphia.
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Derby Trial Stakes ends with Round Stake victory at Churchill Downs
Round Stake rallied from last to win the Derby Trial Stakes at Churchill Downs, beating pace setter Rushing Man by a narrow margin. The $13,650 payout raises Round Stake’s earnings to $66,640 while Naughty Jake finishes third and jeopardizes Derby chances for others.
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Jenkins wins third straight as back flares up
Ferguson Jenkins earned his third consecutive win despite a stiff back after the Rangers 3-2 victory over the White Sox. Lenny Randle contributed a two run homer as Jenkins fought through pain, while other AL games saw the Tigers beat Orioles in 10 innings and Indians top the Yankees. Wet field conditions forced an A's Twins postponement.
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Canadian Open Returns to Windsor After Broad Local Support
The Royal Canadian Golf Association reverts the 1976 Canadian Open to Windsor after strong reaction from Windsor area businesses clubs and civic authorities. RCGA director R Bruce Forbes cites overwhelming local backing and improved economic conditions as the reason for the reversal.
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Seattle franchise still an uncertainty
The May 15 deadline looms for Vince Abbey and his Seattle Totems group to land an NHL franchise. Abbey plans to attend an NHL owners meeting in Chicago to make an offer combining Seattle and a potential Penguins deal, while the league bars expansion and demands a 1 million dollar letter of credit.
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Derby field reshaped as Foolish Pleasure faces challenge
In the 101st Kentucky Derby Foolish Pleasure is the leading favorite for many, yet trainer LeRoy Jolley questions the certainty. The colt, owned by John L. Greer, won seven races last year and three this season, despite a Florida Derby setback from injury to both front feet.
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Spruce Grove Mets win western Centennial Cup final
Spruce Grove Mets defeated the Selkirk Steelers 4-2 to clinch the western Centennial Cup in Winnipeg. Paul Messier scored the winner, with Ron Lecuyer adding an empty net goal as Wayne Turner and Kelly Bunn also scored for the Alberta team. Murray Thomson and Bruce North replied for Selkirk who drop to 3-1-0 in the series. Spruce Grove advances to face the Guelph Biltmores for the national title.
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Vancouver Whitecaps pursue a Bobby Orr of soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps vice president Denny Veitch outlines a Canadian experiment to promote home grown talent. The NASL team aims for stability with 15 Canadians on an 18 man roster and a three year plan tied to Empire Stadium capacity and a demand for strong domestic appeal.
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