Polish Alliance tops Reds in Houston showdown
Astros pitchers Doug Konieczny and Joe Niekro held Cincinnati to eight hits for a 4 3 win in the first meeting of the season. Cliff Johnson slugged a two run homer in the first inning and Konieczny, back in the majors, earned the victory before giving way in the sixth. Dan Driessen notched his first hit after 17 at bats as Ken Griffey also homered for Cincinnati.
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Frank LaCorte
Mike Marshall
Rick Camp
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Steve Garvey
Upstart Blue Jays lead AL East in dramatic rally
The Toronto Blue Jays, an expansion club, moved into first place in the AL East after a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. They rallied from a 4-1 deficit with four seventh inning runs, giving them a half game edge over the Indians. Manager Roy Hartsfield praised the team's wins and noted they have yet to score first in a game.
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Reds Start Strong as Virdon Sees Improvement
Manager Virdon calls the team promising and better this year while Konieczny emphasizes a simple, repeatable pitching plan. Both cite confidence from early spring results and aim for consistency in games.
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Phillies and Reds suffer identical three game skids
The Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds both enter three game losing streaks after opening the season with contrasting starts. The Phils fell to Montreal and Chicago while the Reds dropped a 4-3 decision to Houston as Atlanta edged the Dodgers 7-6.
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Mini Crosley Field replica built on former Reds site in Cincinnati
A 17 foot 10 inch replica of Crosley Field rises near 1 Crosley Field Lane beside Phillips Supply Co. The miniature park recreates outfield walls and seats from the old stadium to preserve local baseball history. Fans recall Perez Bench Morgan and the Reds while riverfront stadium era looms.
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Western Avenue
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U S Cuba Close In On Baseball Tour
Major league baseball and Cuban President Fidel Castro moved toward arranging a U.S. all star visit to Cuba. The invitation, conveyed by Sen. George McGovern, awaits State Department concurrence and final arrangements, with Kuhn emphasizing an all star team only.
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NHL Quarterfinals Update With Multiple Results
Hockey playoffs feature several outcomes with teams leading series. Boston and New York Islanders secured wins to take commanding 3 0 leads in their series while Montreal and Toronto posted victories. western results showed Montreal beating St. Louis and Toronto beating Philadelphia. The WHA and other leagues also staged key games.
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Carlisle Women’s Softball Tourney Set for May 7 8
The Carlisle Women's Softball League sponsors a women's tournament in Carlisle on May 7 and 8. Entry is limited to 12 teams with a $50 entry fee and an $8 sanctioning fee. The drawing occurs May 4 at the Jamaica Road softball field. contact numbers are 424-0746 and 855-6094 for details.
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Jenner Receives Sullivan Award Tonight in San Jose
Bruce Jenner will be honored with the Sullivan Award for outstanding amateur athlete at a dinner in San Jose. Jenner, Olympic decathlon champion, set a world record 8,618 points at Montreal in 1976 after three years of training in the city.
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Lakota appoints Stu Eversole as new head coach
Lakota High School named Stuart Eversole, 27, as head football coach after Marty Baumhower resigned. Baumhower, who remains a teacher, led the Thunderbirds for eight seasons with a 44-31-5 record, including an 8-2 season in 1971. Eversole has coached defensive backs and taught P E since 1972. all assistant positions opened.
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Stingers Face Must-Win Home Game In WHA Playoffs
Cincinnati Stingers coach Terry Slater cast Indianapolis as the favorite in game two of the WHA Eastern Division series after a 4-3 triple overtime loss. Stingers goalie situation is thin with Jacques Caron sidelined and Norm LaPointe in net, while center Dennis Sobchuk reinjures a hip and line changes loom.
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