Trade Brings Glow For KC Fans As Colborn Porter Shine
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jim Colborn earned a 6-1 victory over Toronto and levered his ERA to 2.19 while Darrell Porter drove in three runs and lifted his average above .360. Manager Whitey Herzog praised the deal that sent Jamie Quirk Jim Wohlford and Bob McClure to Milwaukee.
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Mexico Bulldogs take round one in annual city tennis clash
The Mexico Bulldogs defeated MMA 5-4 in varsity and 6-3 in junior varsity during Friday’s city tennis series. Key wins included Davenport and Toulson in doubles and Toulson in a tight four set singles battle. Mexico and MMA meet again May 13 on the Mexico courts.
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Hairless Hrabosky Shuts Down Braves In 5-2 Win
St Louis pitcher Al Hrabosky, sans hair and mustache, saved the game with 2 1-3 scoreless innings to back a 5-2 victory over Atlanta. Ted Simmons praised his six strikeouts, while Hrabosky joked the absence of facial hair sparked a surge of focus. Cey starred for the Dodgers with 28th April RBI in a 4-0 win over Montreal. Other NL results included Reds over Cubs 3-2, Astros over Pirates 11-3, Cardinals over Braves 5-2, Phillies over Giants 6-5, and Mets 9-2 over Padres.
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Politics Tightens Grip on Global Sports Past and Present
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley notes political motives shape sports world wide. From Davis Cup protests over South Africa to the Soviet team’s Wimbledon boycott, athletes become pawns in national agendas as humane values battle geopolitics.
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American Amateur Athletes Get Voice In Policy Making
Colorado Springs reports the USOC approved a constitutional amendment granting athletes including active and past decade members 20 percent representation on the Executive Board. Ed Williams, chairman of the Athletes' Advisory Council, calls it ecstatic as athletes gain a louder voice in policy decisions.
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Burns Waits for Breakthrough at Houston Open
Pro golfer George Burns, chasing his first pro victory, shoots a four under par 68 to tie with Gene Littler at 135 after 36 holes in the $200,000 Houston Open at Woodlands Country Club. Burns reflects on previous near-miss and stays patient for the right moment.
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Blues Cut Back Staff Amid Blues Financial Woes
St Louis Blues executive resigns and 15 staffers dismissed in belt tightening as team and Arena Corp face multi million dollar debts. Reports say Joe Simpkins and other groups pursue purchase of the team and arena as Blues officials deny imminent sale.
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Mark Twain slips past Van-Far track girls
In a nip and tuck meet at Vandalia Mark Twain edged Van-Far 60 54 in the varsity meet and won junior varsity 62 40. Winners for Mark Twain include Debbie Chappell in long jump and 220 dash, Jackie Claxton in shot put, Tracey Hodges in discus, and relay successes. Van-Far had wins in softball throw 144 8 by Lori Clithero and multiple sprint and relay events led by Penny Jennings, Joni Williams, and Rhonda Hays.
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Fast Field Qualifies For Winston 500
At Talladega Alabama AP states the Winston 500 stock car race field all surpassed 186 mph with 41 cars averaging 186.989 mph and notes Bill France’s early bet and record speeds at his Alabama track. Mark Donohue and A J Foyt are named among speed achievement and practice details appear for Cent ralia Saints in Centralia plus a Mexico City softball meeting prior to league play starting May 16.
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Davis Cup Challenge for US in Argentina
Buenos Aires AP reports the United States must erase a 24 deficit to avoid elimination in the Davis Cup American Zone final. Argentina aims for its first Davis Cup win over the U S. Ricardo Cano upset Dick Stockton in a 3 hour match 3-4 64 8-6 6-4. Guillermo Vilas then defeated Brian Gottfried 64 6-0 6-2.
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Ninth Grade Girls Prevail in Track Meet Victory
Mexico ninth grade girls defeated West Junior High Columbia 73 to 40 in a late season meet. Lynn Smiley won the 80 yard hurdles in 12.5 seconds, Regina Spangler took third, and Diane Johnson won the long jump. Team events included the 440 relay 55.7 and sprint medley relay wins by Falconer, Stephens, Steinman and Woodruff. Meg Jones won discus 65-4 and Lisa Broeker the 880 in 2 56.8.
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D’Acquisto Returns to Cardinals Active Roster
St Louis Cardinals reinstate pitcher John D Acquisto from the disabled list to the active roster after a sprained ankle. John Sutton was optioned to New Orleans to clear room on the bullpen.
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