Durocher Gamble Pays Off for Cubs as Pizarro Shuts Out Padres
Chicago runs Pizarro to a one hit 3-0 win over San Diego after a midseason call and bold last minute start against Sea ver in the doubleheader opener. The Puerto Rican lefthander delivered a dominant performance.
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Pizarro Shuts Out Padres as Cubs Win
In spring action, Cubs pitcher Carlos Pizarro blanked San Diego 1-0 on nine strikeouts, allowing only Ollie Brown’s fifth inning single. Billy Williams and Joe Pepitone drove in two Cubs runs in the eighth as Clay Kirby held the Cubs to three hits through seven. Cubs ace Ken Holtzman on two weeks of service may miss time, while Durocher hints Pizarro is in the rotation.
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Wayne Duke Named New Big Ten Commissioner
Wayne Duke, former Big Eight commissioner, was named the new Big Ten commissioner for a five year term. He said the move reflects admiration for the conference and its leadership and noted no contract was involved. Duke succeeds Bill Reed who died last May after ten years as commissioner.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Across Leagues
AL East leaders Baltimore and Boston post strong records as New York and Cleveland win. NL races see Pittsburgh and St Louis leading, with multiple matchups listed for Friday to Sunday across clubs like Atlanta Philadelphia Montreal Cincinnati and Houston.
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White Sox edge Angels in Wood shutout to seize third
Wilbur Wood dominated with a seven hit shutout to improve to 13-8 as the White Sox beat the California Angels 1-0 in Anaheim. Tom Egan delivered the decisive seventh inning RBI single, scoring Rick Reichardt after a steal of second by Reichardt. Clyde Wright took the loss for the Angels while Wood escaped a bases loaded jam in the fifth and handled late threats to preserve the win.
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Joliet No-Hits Morris to Win Marseilles Tourney
Dru Andrews fired a no hit game for Joliet in a 2-0 victory over Morris to claim the Marseilles Little League Tournament championship. Andrews struck out 10 with three walks, while Hall Griffin allowed five hits and struck out eight. Joliet scored both runs in the fifth. Curt Reed had two Joliet hits.
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Zender Captures Illinois Amateur Golf Crown
Bob Zender of Skokie won the 91st Illinois State Amateur with a 270 total, the lowest 72-hole score in the event's history. He tied the Kankakee Country Club course record with a final round 64 and finished 10 strokes ahead of Mike Toluszius of Champaign, who led after 36 and 54 holes. Toluszius ended with a 72-hole 280 after late bogeys and a rough finish.
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