Weekend Baseball Results and Probable Pitchers Update
Saturday and Sunday scores from the majors show Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Montreal, New York and others routing opponents with several close games. Daily pitching schedules list Lemongello, Carlton and others as likely starters.
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Sun Devils, Trojans Unbeaten as CWS Narrowed to Six
Arizona State and USC remained unbeaten in the 1978 College World Series as St. John’s was eliminated, leaving six teams. ASU edged Oral Roberts 7-6 behind Bob Horner’s grand slam and 25th homer, while USC routed Michigan 11-3. North Carolina toppled St. John’s 9-5 in a losers bracket game with key hits from Mike Fox.
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Spinks Opens Court Fight to Reclaim WBC Title
Leon Spinks files a federal suit in Las Vegas seeking an injunction and damages over 10,000 to halt the WBC from stripping him of the heavyweight crown won from Muhammad Ali on February 15. Judge Foley refused a temporary restraining order.
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Gardner Sweeps Coal City In Legion Baseball Doubleheader
Gardner defeated Coal City 8-3 and 9-2 in American Legion baseball. Mike Burns had three hits in game one with Joe Lestina homering, while Dave Platt and Chuck Kolotka added two apiece. In game two Mike Jenkins struck out 14 in a two hitter as Burns, Murray, Sestina, and Houchin each had two hits for Gardner. Coal City’s Pierard, Trammel, Onsen, and McLuckie had two hits each. Gardner resumes play Wednesday at Kankakee.
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Kankakee
Carner conquers tough course at St George's for 1978 LPGA win
JoAnne Carner of Lake Worth Florida shot a 278 14 under par to win the 1978 LPGA Classic at St George's Golf and Country Club collecting $15 000 first prize and becoming the event’s first repeat champion She led by solid margins over Carol Mann Hollis Stacy Kathy McMullen Donna Horton White Jo Ann Washam Donna Caponi Young and Amy Alcott in a tightly packed leaderboard.
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All-Stars rout Mazon 6 1 in fifth straight win
Morris All-Stars defeated Mazon 6 to 1 on Saturday night as Jeff Kennard collected three hits and Mike Feeney added two. Chad Matteson earned the win, Vodacek took the loss, and Morris planned a game at McKinley Park against Opdyke. The report notes she has surpassed $500,000 in earnings and is the fourth-leading money-winner of the year. Carner reflected on a strong performance and admitted a single misstep in squatting on the iron at 18.
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Washington and Seattle tied NBA Finals in dramatic series
United Press International reports a best of seven NBA Championship series between Washington and Seattle with games from May 21 to June 7. The series saw Seattle win on May 21 106 102, Washington win May 25 106 98, Seattle win May 28 93 92, Washington win May 30 120 116, Seattle win June 2 98 94, and Washington win June 4 117 82 with a decisive Seattle at Washington game scheduled for June 7 at 9 p.m. local time.
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