Bateman Delivers Big Blow as Expos Top Reds 9 3
Montreal catcher John Bateman hit a three run homer and added a sacrifice fly as Gene Mauch's strategy paid off. The Expos never trailed, led 2 0 after Ron Hunt and Bateman produced early runs, and Steve Renko earned the win over Cincinnati. Ron Fairly suffered facial injuries but no fractures. Tony Perez led the Reds with a homer and a double.
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Walker Rader Breaks Slump With Grand Slam
Houston third baseman Doug Rader powered a 12-4 win over St Louis with a grand slam and a double for six RBIs after a chat with manager Harry Walker. Rader’s performance sparked Houston’s 17-hit attack as Larry Dierker earned his sixth win in seven decisions despite a rough early outing.
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Dave Giusti
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Oxygen Not Salt Drives ABA Finalists to Salt Lake Showdown
The Utah Stars and Kentucky Colonels head to Salt Lake City for the ABA title finale after Utah won 105-102 in Louisville to knot the series at 3 3. A sellout 13 000 plus crowd is expected at Salt Palace. Colonels players complain of altitude breathing issues and coaches say no sideline oxygen.
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Mahovlich Brothers Lead Montreal Nearer To Cup
Montreal stunned Chicago 4 3 in a dramatic Stanley Cup game to send the series back to Chicago for a deciding seventh. Frank Mahovlich scored a playoff record 14th goal and added 27 playoff points tying a record. Pete Mahovlich scored twice including the winning goal, with Jim Pappin and Yvan Cournoyer trading goals earlier. Tony Esposito made a historic playoff stop on Frank’s penalty shot before Montreal prevailed.
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Canonero II heads toward first Triple Crown in 25 years
In Baltimore Canonero II extends his Derby fame by winning the Preakness as Gustavo Avila boots the Venezuelan colt to a 1 1/2 length victory and a Pimlico track record 1 54. Other horses include Eastern Fleet who stayed with the leader early. Belmont Stakes June 5 in New York remains the final test for the crown. Canonero II lifetime earnings reach 315,089 after a 137,400 winner’s share from the Preakness win.
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Chicago Edges San Diego in 10 Inning NL Tilt Suspended
National League action had Chicago defeating San Diego 9 to 8 in 10 innings before darkness halted a doubleheader after six innings. Remaining games listed Montreal at Pittsburgh, New York at Atlanta, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, and San Diego at Houston as night games.
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Ubleis Clinches Harness World Driving Title
Austria's Adolph Ubleis secured the harness world driving championship with a wire to wire victory at Philadelphia. After leading by 101 points entering the final races, he finished the season with a 42 point margin over United States driver Bill Haughton.
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Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Highlight ALNL Actions
American League standings show Boston leading with a .605 win percentage, followed by Baltimore and Detroit. Sunday results include Baltimore at Boston rain, Cleveland at New York 2 to 1, Detroit 5 Washington 4, Minnesota 6 Chicago 2, Oakland 4 Kansas City 2, Milwaukee 6 California 2, with night games Cleveland at Washington and Baltimore at New York.
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Coleman Gets Even For Tigers
Coleman, traded from Washington to Detroit, beat the Senators 5-4 as Mickey Stanley homered twice and Norm Cash added a hit. McLain also faced Detroit rivals in a 3-2 defeat after blowing a late lead. In AL action, Minnesota toppled Chicago 6-2, Milwaukee beat California 6-2, and Oakland split with Kansas City. rain washed out Baltimore at Boston and Cleveland at New York.
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