Merritt Stars as Reds Beat Astros 5-3 for Fifth Win
Jim Merritt pitched five effective innings to earn his fifth win as the Cincinnati Reds down the Houston Astros 5-3. Manager Sparky Anderson praised the club’s pitching staff and noted Merritt’s improvement after winter conditioning, marking what could be the best April in club history with 16 wins in 22 games.
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Lingrel Honored At Rutgers Hall Of Fame Brick
Sportsviews notes Middletown High coach and athletic director Elmo Lingrel will be honored with a brick in Rutgers University’s National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Two former students, Gordon Hughes and Paul Pardenner, helped push the local tribute, though Lingrel’s memorial will be about 600 miles away. The piece urges a local Lingrel Field naming if a new Middletown field is built.
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National League East Standings and Wednesday Results
NL East leaders Chicago hold a .765 pace at 13 4 as Pittsburgh 11 8, St. Louis 9 7, Philadelphia 10 9, New York 9 9 and Montreal 5 12 follow. Wednesday results include Chicago 10 5 Pittsburgh, San Diego 10 Montreal 0, San Francisco 8 New York 6, Los Angeles 6 Philadelphia 1, Atlanta 10 St Louis 6, Cincinnati 5 Houston 3.
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Ushiwakamaru Harada Outpoints Takayama in Bantamweight Bout
In Tokyo on Wednesday, Harada from Ushiwakamaru defeated Kat Suyoshi Takayama of Japan by decision in a 10 round bantamweight contest.
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Carty's 19-Game Streak Surges Amid Braves Victory
Rico Carty extended his hitting streak to 19 games for the Atlanta Braves with a ninth inning double that tied the score against St Louis. The Braves went on to win 10-6 as Nelson Briles and Bob Priddy contributed key runs in relief.
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Knicks Edge West to Take 2 1 Lead in Playoff Series
The Knicks rally past the Lakers 111-108 in overtime to seize a 2-1 series lead. Willis Reed scores 38 with 17 rebounds while Dick Barnett and the guard duo supply key late baskets. Wilt Chamberlain adds 26 rebounds for Los Angeles in a hard fought game that tested both teams.
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Western Division Finals LA at Denver Kickoff Game
The Los Angeles team visits Denver for the first game of the best of seven Western Division Finals. Both squads aim to grab an early series lead in the title chase.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Recent Games
American League standings show Baltimore 13 5 and Minnesota 11 6 with tight race notes. Game highlights include Baltimore routing Chicago 18 2 and Minnesota edging Cleveland 1 0, plus California beating New York 3 2 and Detroit defeating Kansas City 8 2.
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Beanball Episode Flares in Sox A's Clash
Boston and Oakland players were ejected after a beanball melee led to two brawls during a 5 3 Red Sox win over the A’s. Earlier Baltimore routed Chicago 18 2 behind Paul Blair three homers and Jim Palmer’s two hits. Orioles, White Sox, and other AL games noted.
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