Taveras Delivers in Ninth as Pirates Top Cubs 2-1
Frank Taveras drove home Phil Garner with two out in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Garner opened the inning with a hit off Ray Burris, and Taveras followed after a Candelaria bunt sequence. Candelaria pitched well, scattering six hits, as Pittsburgh closed within five games of the first-place Cubs.
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Strong field at Canadian Open with Ballesteros withdrawn
Seve Ballesteros, age 21, pulled out of the Canadian Open Golf Championship in Oakville, reducing a field led by Lee Trevino and Peter Oosterhuis. Defending U.S. Open winner Andy North joins Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player at the $250,000 event played on Glen Abbey. Nicklaus praised the par-71 course and the new two-tees start to speed play. prizes are paid in Canadian funds, with a $50,000 winner’s share. Local star George Knudson seeks another strong showing after a career highlight Ontario Open win.
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Saints Sign Reiker and Bills Sign Sanford in Draft Moves
The New Orleans Saints signed quarterback Mike Reiker, their sixth round draft choice, and Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Lucius Sanford, a Georgia Tech fourth round pick. Minnesota placed pitcher Tommy Johnson on the 21 day DL and purchased pitcher Roric Harrison from Toledo. Colorado signed left winger Mike Gillis, their top pick in last week's NHL amateur draft.
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State Farm Dominates Dairy Queen 10-0 in Four Innings
State Farm blanked Dairy Queen 10-0 as the game ended by 10-run rule after four innings. Pam Sklut and Holly Butterfield hit home runs for State Farm, now 7-1, with Kim Kramer going 2-2. Dairy Queen managed hits from Liz Pantaleone and Maddie Fitzmaurice.
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Stag's double victory lifts Morris Stags in Aurora league
The Morris Stags beat Fratty R Buckles 10-4 and Probst 2-1 in a Wednesday doubleheader to run their overall to 11-10 and Aurora record to 5-3. Greg Harper starred with a fourth inning triple and a fifth. Rob Enger and Ron Gableison added doubles. Curt Mitchell earned the win in game one and Dave Matteson won game two after Harper tripled and scored on an error, with Siron reaching on the same error and scoring on a fielder's choice.
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Spinks Fined For Driving Without Plates In N C
Heavyweight champion Leon Spinks was fined 52 dollars after a 2 50 a m stop in Jacksonville North Carolina for driving a 1978 Cadillac without license plates or a driver's license. He paid the fine at a magistrate's office and was released.
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Minooka Wins to Improve Pony League Record
Minooka raised its Pony League mark to 11-5 with a 7-4 win over Plainfield on Wednesday at home for 13 to 14 year olds. Winning pitcher Pat McGinnis had three hits and struck out five while walking five. The team outscored opponents 9-4, with a three run second inning featuring Brent Sprague’s two run single and Doug White’s one run single. Minooka hosts Opdyke at 6 p.m.
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Morris Men Slow Pitch Tournament Seeks Teams
Five to seven more teams are needed to complete the Morris Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament set for June 30 to July 3 at the Morris Lighted Ballpark with 12 to 16 teams and trophies for the top four. Entry is 75 dollars. call League President Tom Talarico at 942-3601 to enter.
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Shock's Tap and Norm's Lounge Rise in Slow Pitch Standings
Division 2 sees Shock's Tap take second after a 12-4 win over Northern Petrochemical with Bill Cheshareck slugging a two run homer. Norm's Lounge earns 13-6 over Mortgage Inn as Steve Thompson wins on the mound. Prombo Realty edges Bonanza 6-5 as Kevin O'Neil hits a decisive homer in the sixth. Weppler's top Minooka 15-7 behind Talarico two run blasts and Stacey key hits. Standings list Newark Steele's Murphy's Cabaret in Division 1. Weppler's Shock's Tap Minooka Nor thern Petrochemical in Division 2. Mortgage Inn Norm's Lounge Prombo Realty Bonanza in Division 3.
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Rice in middle of ugly subject by Milton Richman
Jim Rice faces a public clash over racism amid Red Sox success. He denies today’s racism while citing a magazine piece that questions his progress versus Fred Lynn. Rice backs the organization, asserts fair treatment, and stresses past inequities without current blame.
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National League East and Major League Standings Show Tight Races
MLB standings and results across the National League East and West with teams such as Chicago Montreal Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco and Houston. Results include Pittsburgh at Chicago 2-1 rain duals and Atlanta 2 San Diego 3 while several games went extra innings. Upcoming pitchers list shows matchups for the day with times EDT and lineups including Lemongello Rau Mahler Ovchinko Knepper May 6-6 Zachry Bonham and Lerch.
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