Reds continue hot road swing in Montreal win
Cincinnati Reds beat the Montreal Expos 6-3 as 11 batters fanned, but John Bench homered twice and drove in three to lift Cincinnati to the NL West lead for the first time since 1970. Pete Rose added a first inning homer as the Reds improved to 22-9 on the road this year.
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Sutton’s rough first inning vs Pirates overshadows Dodgers win
Don Sutton of the Dodgers endured a four-hit, three-error first inning as Pittsburgh jumped to five runs in a 5-1 verdict. Houston and Philadelphia won behind strong relief from Gladding and Short, but the Dodgers slipped to second in NL West behind Cincinnati.
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Orioles Win Streak Hits Two as Blair Stars in 7-2 Victory
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 with Paul Blair collecting three hits including a fourth inning double that produced the deciding run. Blair also tripled in the third as Baltimore improved to 2 games above .500 and sits 2nd in the AL East behind Detroit.
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Southern Cal Not At Best Wins Anyway
Southern California earned a first round victory in the College World Series opener despite a ragged showing. Red Dedeaux praised the win over Mississippi 86 as the Trojans began a bid for a third consecutive title while Connecticut upset Texas 3 0 in the other opener. Temple, Oklahoma, and Iowa State faced Arizona State in later first-round games.
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Major League Leaders in National League Batting and Pitching
A compact tally from the National League lists top players in batting and pitching. Highlights include M Alou and Torre both hitting .345 and .342 respectively, Morgan leading runs with 47, Stargell driving in 44, Bench 41, and Bonds 49 RBIs. pitching leaders feature Sutton at 8-1 with an .888 mark and Carlton striking out 113.
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West Tops East In Ohio High School Baseball Series
Major league prospect Randy Shade of Reynoldsburg hit two home runs and drove in three as the West defeated the East 10 to 9 in the 17th annual Ohio high school baseball series. He went 2 for 3 and helped knot the series at 2 games apiece heading into weekend contests.
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Philly Court Ends Ownership Battle of Eagles
A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge ordered present Eagles owner Leonard Tose to pay 2.05 million dollars plus a special interest to three men who alleged they were full partners in the NFL club. The May 2 dismissal of the suit was upheld as no exceptions were filed, barring appeal.
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Gal's Sports Boss Is Hired
The Ohio High School Athletic Association named Delores A. Billhardt as its first woman assistant commissioner. She comes from Ashland College where she was an assistant professor of physical education and will oversee athletic programs for girls.
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Americans Lead Britain in Curtis Cup Struggle at Western Gailes
The United States, trailing 2 1 to 1 2 after two days, led Britain 5 4 2 to 3 2 entering the final day at Western Gailes. Captain Mrs. Jean Crawford urged focus as California pair Laura Baugh and Martha Kirouac carried Friday’s foursomes, Kirouac winning both her matches. Thousands watched the 6331 yard links as organizers anticipated larger crowds. The U S has won the Curtis Cup 12 times since 1932 with two British victories and two halves.
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Rancho Fernardo
United States
Jamieson Holes One To Take Narrow Lead At IVB Classic
Jim Jamieson shot a hole in one on his final hole to surge into a one-stroke lead at the IVB Philadelphia Golf Classic. He carded a 69 for a two round total of 136, after a 36 hole day that included two birdies an eagle and one bogey. His drive and wedge issues earlier sparked a dramatic finish in Philadelphia.
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Nicklaus explores Dublin Village development plan
Golfer Jack Nicklaus in informal talks about building a golf course and a multifamily community near Dublin Village in Columbus Ohio. He owns 1500 to 2000 acres, with options on more, and seeks annexation of about 2000 acres to proceed. Sewer extension to Dublin Village is blocked by court action with no timetable set.
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Baseball scores and matchups from Saturday games
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Weekend Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot
Friday results show Boston 6 over California 5 and Baltimore 7 over Texas 2. Saturday games feature Cleveland at Minnesota, Oakland hosting Detroit, Chicago at New York, and Kansas City at Baltimore with several pitchers noted and records cited.
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Sharon Miller Seeks First LPGA Title At Eve Championship
Sharon Miller, a former high school teacher winless in seven years on the LPGA tour, held a two stroke lead into the third round of the Eve LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley. Miller fired a 72 to reach 146 after 36 holes while Susie Benning stood at 152 and Japan's Sayuki Yamazaki and Kathy Ahern led a tight pack at 148.
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Belmont Favorite Not Too Good Now
Belmont Stakes 104th run sees favorites struggle in recent history. Riva Ridge the current favorite among 10 three year olds after Derby win. Bee Bee Bee absent. Post time 3 35 p m EDT CBS coverage 5 to 6 p m.
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Ryuns Comeback Delivers Hope In Mile Showdown
In Los Angeles AP reports Jim Ryun the world record holder in the mile beat stiff American rivals at the Vons Track Classic with 3 57.3. Kip Keino won ahead of Ryun who hopes a turning point follows illness and a long decline. Dave Wottle ran 52.8 last lap to finish second as George Woods dominated the shot put with 70 feet.
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Rodgers Plea Denied Facing Jail End of Football Career
Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers, 20, was sentenced to 30 days in jail beginning June 30 after guilty pleas to a red light violation and driving on a suspended license. The jail term could end his football career, though the judge said a misdemeanor should not end an athletic career. Rodgers, on two years probation for a 1970 larceny-from-a-person charge, pleaded in Lincoln Municipal Court amid pleas and appeals about probation and playing for the Huskers.
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