Reds rally past Astros for dramatic 9-8 win
Cincinnati overturns a 6-1 deficit in a wild ninth inning defeating Houston 9-8. George Foster hits a grand slam, Johnny Bench sacrifices, and Ken Griffey Jr delivers a two run pinch single. Griffey, Foster and Bench fuel comeback as Sparky Anderson benches blame.
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Middletown Middies name five captains for 1978 season
Middletown coach Jack Gordon announced five captains for the 1978 Middies, with seniors Danny Mitchell Dave Churchill Scott Ratliff Greg Davis and junior Greg Armstrong plus quarterback Doug Conley as a spokesman. The move aims to maintain leadership amid a versatile offense featuring a double barreled halfback attack and Darrell Walker speed.
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Rice's Pokes Turn Sox Around For First In AL East
Jim Rice slugged two home runs including a 6th inning go ahead shot and a game winner off Joe Kerrigan as the Boston Red Sox edged the Orioles 5-4 to reclaim sole possession of first in the AL East. Don Zimmer praised the win while Kansas City, Texas, Milwaukee, Minnesota and Cleveland posted results elsewhere.
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Baseball standings and matchups across leagues
National League games feature Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Christenson 1 2 St Louis at Montreal May 69 Chicago Burris at New York Espinosa 10 13 Atlanta at San Diego Perry 17 46. American League standings show West leaders Kansas City 78 64 549 and California 77 66 467, with East including Boston New York Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit Cleveland and Toronto. Monday results include Boston 5 Baltimore 4 and Cleveland 6 Toronto 3. Tuesday schedule lists multiple league games with pitchers and records.
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Man Pays Hard Way for Tickets
Newark AP report says postal authorities and the US Attorney probe the $50,000 worth of Giants tickets stolen from the mails. Anthony Jones Jr. of East Orange, a postal employee, was arrested at the Meadowlands during a Giants Cowboys game after three people identified him as the seller of invalid tickets. He allegedly held about 77 tickets and is linked to obtaining roughly 200 season tickets through known Giants mailing envelopes. The specific postal center is not disclosed.
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Sports Transactions Highlights Across Leagues
Major moves include Joe Gates joining the White Sox from Knoxville in the Southern League. Astros add Jett Leonard on waivers from LA while sending Joe Ferguson to Montreal. Randy St Clair signs a minor league deal. Colts renew Tom MacLeod on one year terms. Rams waive Ray Oldham. Bucs receive Greg Horton for a draft pick. Bucs place Mike Boryla on injured reserve. Hawks sign Butch Lee. Nuggets sign Rod Griffin. Pacers add Ron Behagen. Clippers sign Freeman Williams. Penguins announce Tom Edur retirement.
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Tiger Stadium faces safety tests and possible closure
DETROIT AP Detroit building inspectors ordered the city to prove Tiger Stadium’s safety or shut down bleachers. The 66 year old Tigers home, with 53 000 seats, relies on support beams for bleachers, and officials demand independent engineering certification before the affected sections can be used again as the Tigers start a three game series with the New York Yankees.
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Giants and Pirates Fade in Tight Nl Races
The Pirates and Giants extended losing streaks as they slipped five games back in their divisions. Pittsburgh was routed 10-3 by the Phillies after a long skid, while San Francisco fell 7-2 to the Dodgers, dropping five games behind in the NL West. Grimsley pitched a near perfect game for Montreal in a 3-1 win over St. Louis. Bobby Murcer and Dave Parker had notable hits, and Parker received a death threat call prompting extra security before a 10-3 Pirates loss.
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Stingers hire new play by play announcer Carlson
The Cincinnati Stingers appoint Richard Carlson 34 as their new radio voice for this season. Carlson, formerly the Scouts broadcaster, replaces Andy MacWilliams who left after three years to join the Chicago Black Hawks. He has worked with the Royals Chiefs Denver Broncos and University of Denver.
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