Hendricks power spree fuels Indians win over Tigers
George Hendrick hit three home runs and a lone single in the ninth sealed Cleveland's 8-7 comeback victory against Detroit as John Ellis also homered to erase a Tigers lead. Twins, Yankees, A's win. Oakland, Boston sweep in AL action.
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Palmer May Be Player To Beat In American Classic
AKRON Ohio AP Arnold Palmer looms as possible winner of the American Golf Classic at Firestone. The 72 hole event draws 101 players including Miller Nicklaus Weiskopf with Palmer a two time champ and top contender in the prestige event after US Open week. Final two rounds Sunday televised by ABC TV.
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Oklahoma State Joins Texas As Favorite in Golf
In Stillwater Oklahoma State and Texas start the 76th NCAA Golf Championships as favorites on the home course. Crenshaw leads Texas defending the title with Houston and OSU veterans in the hunt. Windy conditions and a darkhorse field put pressure on Crenshaw Edwards Rogers Ellis Koch Pfeil among top contenders.
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Little League action pitchers dominate multiple scorelines
The report covers several Little League games with winners and losers. Richard Minninger earned the win while James Scalia took the loss as Troy and Nichols defeated Green Bros Dalry 16-3. Richard Pitt homered for the victors and Scalia for Green Bros. Horton belted the Palace in a 14 1 win with Sallye credited the win. Alderman and Adams homered for C Horton as Callillo led the losing bats. No linescore reported for Pythias 5-3 and Monroe Lions Club 6 Knights of Pythias 3. Monroe Rotary no-hitter win led by Steve Satterfield with Todd Satterfield two hits.
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Ouachita Independents win 11 8 over Selia Jack in recreation softball
W Boudreaux and L Malta each had two hits for the Ouachita Independents who defeated Selia by 11 to 8. Morgan and Lindsey led 15-2 rout with four hits. Doug Evans earned the win on the mound. Industrial A, B, C leagues feature multiple uprights and home runs across city leagues.
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Surratt Ties Twin Cities Honor as Athlete of the Year
Neville star Dennis Surratt named Athlete of the Year by the Optimist Club of Southeast Monroe at the spring sports banquet. He led Neville to an undefeated football title as quarterback and starred in basketball and baseball, with others honored including Neville’s Mike Harvey and Carroll’s Ricky Logan and Ouachita’s John Fransden. Phillip Payne named Track Coach of the Year.
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