Melendez Ends 13-Inning Marathon With Non Homer
St Louis beat Pittsburgh 5-4 in 13 innings as Luis Melendez’s pinch hit produced a ball ruled a single by umpire Andy Olsen. Richie Zisk argued the home run call, while Sam McDowell doubted the swing. The game featured two key slips on the basepaths by Ken Reitz and Teddy Martinez.
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Walker's Hot Hand Lifts Kings In OT Win Over Bulls
In Kansas City, Jimmy Walker scored 20 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to power the Kansas City-Omaha Kings to a 104-100 victory over Chicago, tying the series at two games apiece. Walker finished with 30 points, with eight in OT and 12 in the fourth. Archibald had 28 for KC, while Bob Love led Chicago with 34. The series moves to Chicago for Game 5.
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Bulldogs Fourth At Capital City Relays
In Jefferson City the Mexico Bulldogs placed fourth at the Capital City Relays behind Hickman, Jefferson City, and Sedalia amid cold, windy conditions. Andy Piper won the high jump and Steve Fisher set a two mile meet record as Austin Miller added a triple jump victory. Mexico also earned podium spots in several events and heads to Fulton on Tuesday before a May 10 district meet.
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Paris Women’s Slow Pitch Tourney Set For June
The second annual Paris women’s slow pitch softball tournament will be at the Paris Fairgrounds June 6 to 8 in a double elimination format. Trophies awarded for first to third places. Entry fee is 20 dollars, due by May 22 with contact Charles Forbis at 639 W Locust Paris Missouri 66275 or phone 816-327-5648.
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Rain Delays Little Dixie Conference Track Meet Events
A heavy downpour halted the Little Dixie Conference track meet on Friday afternoon. The remaining events will be completed Monday at Hawthorne Heights. Rain also postponed Mexico golf at Hannibal, tennis at Hellas, and the local baseball schedule.
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Pro Playoffs to Basketball At A Glance
Conference semifinals wrap with results from Friday and upcoming games. Eastern matchups include Buffalo vs Washington and Boston vs Houston with series leads noted. Western games feature Kansas City Omaha at Chicago in OT and Golden State at Seattle, with several series already 2-1 or 2-0.
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Killebrew Sparks Royals to Lead with Veteran Power
Harmon Killebrew, 38, fuels Kansas City to a 5-3 win over Texas as the Royals ride homers by Killebrew and Amos Otis to maintain first in the AL West. Steve Busby scatters seven hits for the win while Texas struggles on the road, with four baserunners picked off. Manager Jack McKeon praises Killebrew’s winning attitude as the Royals seek to stay atop the pennant race.
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