Reds grind out 3-1 win at frigid Wrigley
Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago Cubs 3-1 as Jack Billingham notches his 100th career victory. Cold 40 degree weather and 17 mph wind kept scoring low, Frailing solid for the Cubs, Rawlynstwick earns save. George Foster, Tony Perez RBIs pace Reds, Youngblood adds a steal.
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Cubs Beat Reds As On Base Hustle Proves Painful
Billingham moved him to third on a ground ball and Pete Rose singled home. Sparky Anderson noted many men left on base while Marshall rued the missed chances as Rick Reuschel prepared to start against Santa Alcala in the second game of the series.
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Messersmith faces tough road with Braves
Andy Messersmith, after leaving the Dodgers, is 0-3 this season as Atlanta sinks in the NL West. Los Angeles has won 12 straight since his departure, while Messersmith pins hopes on winning games despite a $1 million contract and a 3-1 loss to the Pirates. John Candelaria shut down Atlanta with five hits and 10 strikeouts.
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Indians end Anaheim stretch as Bonds and Melton win
In Anaheim, Bonds hit a game tying homer and Melton followed with a go ahead pitch as the Angels beat the Indians 5 4 in the eighth. The win stops Cleveland from extending their road winning streak against one club to 14.
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Softball Scores From Local Church Leagues
First Baptist on Tytus Ave routs Church of God 15 to 4. Franklin First Baptist beat Harlan Park 7 to 0. St Mary defeats Hillcrest Baptist 10 to 5. Grace Baptist tops Bik Creek Baptist 10 to 6. Zion Lutheran edges Christian Assembly 6 to 3. Latter Day Saints over Faith United Methodist 2 to 0. Calvary Baptist wins 21 to 6 against Grace Baptist Teens. Church of Ascension defeats Ridgecrest Baptist 1 to 2.
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Baseball Standings and Saturday Games Across Leagues
Baseball standings show Pittsburgh and Atlanta tied at three in standings with Houston and St Louis also in play. Saturday games feature San Diego at New York and Atlanta at Pittsburgh, plus San Francisco at Montreal and Cincinnati at Chicago among others with various pitchers listed.
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Wittenberg Coach Bob Hamilton Joins Navy
Bob Hamilton, Wittenberg basketball coach for six seasons with 119 wins and 33 losses, accepts as head coach at Navy. He replaces Dave Smalley and aims to recruit nationwide and defend Navy’s schedule. his 24-5 team last season fell 60-57 in overtime to Scranton in the championship.
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Borg halts Solomon in semifinal at Dallas tennis
In Dallas Bjorn Borg, 19, defeats Harold Solomon 7 5 60 63 to reach the World Championship of Tennis final, delivering a one sided win that underscored Borg's rising status as a top player. Solomon warned of a long night but Borg quickly ended it with decisive sets.
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Warriors edge Suns to seize 2-1 lead in series
Golden State beat Phoenix 99-91 to force a must-win game three in Phoenix. Jamaal Wilkes led the Warriors with 22 points while Paul Westphal scored 24 for the Suns as the Suns fell at home for the first time in 15 games. The series resumes Sunday in a nationally televised matchup.
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Erving Drives Nets To 2-1 ABA Finals Win
Julius Erving scored 31 points and fueled a 117-111 victory over the Nuggets to give the New York Nets a 2-1 series lead in the ABA championship. He totals 124 points in three games, averaging 41 per game, with rebounds, blocks, steals, and assists as the Nets push toward the title amid merger rumors with the NBA.
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Soviets top Cincinnati area all stars 96 to 84 in exhibition
Soviet Junior Nations defeated a Cincinnati area high school all star team 96 84 paced by Vasili Fedoriny with 20 points. Butch Carter led the 16 point effort for the high school all stars as Soviets built a 45 42 halftime lead and expanded in the second half despite strong press.
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