Triple Play Stuns Astros In Cardinals 2-1 Win
Don Kessinger turned a rare triple play to end the third inning as the Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 2-1. Enos Cabell started with an infield single, then Cesar Cedeno walked, Willie Crawford hit to Mike Tyson who fed Kessinger, who threw to Keith Hernandez to complete the double play. The Cardinals held on with six hits while Clay Carroll earned the save.
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Sixers Sweep Rockets In Nba Semis To Take 2-1 Lead
Philadelphia 76ers defeated Houston 106-97 to seize a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven semifinal series. Julius Erving scored 18 with 10 assists, Julius Erving and Doc counted timely points as Tomjanovich led Rockets to a late surge before Philly pulled away.
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versatile Horton beats Royals with fists and bat
Willie Horton starred for the Texas Rangers over the weekend, first swinging in a brawl with the Kansas City Royals and then hitting two two run homers in a 5-2 victory. Horton praised avoiding more conflict as teammates and opponents reflected on the melee.
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Trail Blazers Take 2-0 Lead In Lakers Semifinal
Portland edged Los Angeles 99-97 at the Forum as Herm Gilliam exploded for 14 points in the fourth quarter including the go ahead basket with under two minutes left. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 40 for the Lakers but missed a late jumper as three Blazers pressured him. Bill Walton added 14 points and 17 rebounds. Lionel Hollins had 31 total points. The series moves to Portland for Games 3 and 4.
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Slew wins Kentucky Derby as Run Dusty Run second
Weekend sports in brief reports Seattle Slew wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs by 1% lengths over Run Dusty Run. Also noted: George Foreman retires from boxing citing family and faith. doubles tennis win, Davis Cup results for several nations. Ballesteros wins French Open Golf Tour. Bryan Nelson Golf Classic winner Ray Floyd. Lady Tara golf title decided. Benny Parsons wins Music City 420. Andretti wins Madrid Grand Prix. Hawaii basketball on two-year NCAA probation. Bowling mixed doubles champions. Czechoslovakia retains World Title after Sweden beat USSR in ice hockey.
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Spinks Aims for Bigger Quarry After Agosto Knockout
ST LOUIS AP Leon Spinks, 23, stopped Pedro Agosto in 1 55 of the first round at Kiel Auditorium. Foreman, retired, took four rounds to do what Spinks did. Trainer Sam Solmon said they will go slow, taking opponents one at a time as Spinks rises toward more demanding foes.
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