Red Schoendienst Ejected as Cardinals Rally Past Braves
In St Louis on Sunday Red Schoendienst argued with umpire Andy Olsen over a safe call at home plate and was ejected. The Cardinals then erupted for five straight hits to erase a 4-2 deficit and beat Atlanta 5-4, with Jose Cruz driving in the winning run after Ed Crosby and Simmons sparked the rally.
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Expos rally past Dodgers on Richert error in 18th
In a 1-0 extra innings win, Montreal Expos survive Dodgers after Pete Richert's bases loaded error in the 18th. Sutton threw 10 innings of one‑hit ball but Los Angeles failed to score. Carlton earned five NL wins with 12 strikeouts as Phillies beat Giants 8-3.
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Centralia Third in State Bowling with 3274 Pin Count
Jefferson City Missouri reports results from the Missouri pee Men's Bowling Tourney. Clarence Collins of Kirkwood won the singles with 777. Doubles went to Pats Swartz and Brooks Craghead of Fulton with 1395. Team event winner was H Q Trucke of Chillicothe with 3323. Final standings list Centralia at 3274 in team, with other top names across Missouri in all events and scratch divisions.
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Baseball Standings and Results Summary
Baseball standings for the American League East and West divisions show Baltimore Cleveland New York Minnesota Milwaukee Oakland Chicago Kansas City and California with varying wins. Saturday results include Cleveland rout Chicago 12 0 and Oakland over New York 4 1. Sunday results feature Minnesota over Boston 8 4 and Baltimore over Kansas City 5 4. Monday notes list one game: New York at Minnesota with Blyleven 4 0. Tuesday schedules feature Milwaukee at Oakland and New York at Minnesota among others. In the National League, standings include New York Montreal Philadelphia St Louis and Los Angeles with results showing Pittsburgh over Cincinnati 9 5 and Philadelphia over San Francisco 8 1 on Sunday.
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Legion Signs 21 Players for Kirgan Team
Manager Bob Kirgan signed up 21 players for the American Legion baseball squad. The team opens at a Memorial Day tournament in Jefferson City on May 26, with Wetteral Foods donating uniforms. First practice is May 17 at Green Field. Veterans Chuck Johnson Monte Clithero and Dennis White return as starters.
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Indiana Sets Pace In ABA Finals
Indiana Pacers coach Bob Leonard expressed relief after a 124 103 win over the New York Nets in Bloomington. Indiana leads the best of seven ABA championship series 1 0 as game two moves to Indianapolis Tuesday. Freddie Lewis sparked the decisive victory amid a playoff comeback for the Pens.
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Few Challengers for Preakness as Riva Ridge Dominates Derby
After a strong Kentucky Derby showing by Riva Ridge, trainers weighed Preakness entries. Lucien Laurin, Meadow Stable, hinted at mounting Upper Case and possibly Spanish Riddle, but most rivals opted out. No Le Hace and Hold Your Peace skipped the Preakness. Pardue, No Le Hace’s trainer, planned careful consideration before deciding future plans. Riva Ridge won the Derby by broad margin under jockey Ron Turcotte.
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Bulldogs Ezell Delivers in Extra Innings Win Over Sedalia
Mexico Bulldogs sophomore pitcher Mell Kézell drives in the winning run with a two out single in the bottom of the eighth as Mexico defeats Sedalia sophomores 4-3 at Greenfield. Young walks and Keith bloop single sparked the rally. Knipfel Mackey and Hotop pace offense with two hits apiece.
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Wilt Chamberlain Leads Lakers to First Los Angeles Title
Wilt Chamberlain powered the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA championship since moving to Los Angeles in 1960, scoring 24 points and grabbing 29 rebounds despite a sprained wrist. The Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 114-100 as four players scored 20 or more, with Gail Goodrich adding 25 and Jerry West 23.
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Bruins' One Man Band Shines In Playoff Win
Boston defenseman Bobby Orr starred as the Bruins defeated the Rangers 3-2 to seize a 3-1 lead in the series. Orr scored twice, added a third assist, and broke playoff scoring records despite a troubling left knee, lifting Boston with a masterful show that had New York stunned and the national TV audience awed.
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