Tigers Surge To First In AL East As Orioles Fall
Detroit moved back into first place with a 2-0 win over the Angels while Baltimore dropped to second after a 3-1 loss to Minnesota. Manager Billy Martin said the lead feels no different, and the division remains an unsettled race. The Orioles have lost six of ten as Detroit, despite recent struggles, leads by a half game. In the West, the Oakland A’s hold a half-game edge on the White Sox amid a five-of-seven run.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Highlights
National League results led with Cincinnati routing New York while Pittsburgh edged San Diego and Chicago defeated Los Angeles. Sunday and Monday MLB schedules feature key matchups including Houston at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Montreal, with standings and box scores across multiple leagues noted.
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Three colleges placed on NCAA probation in penalties
The NCAA censured Kansas Duke and Eastern Michigan for violations in recruiting financial aid and ethics. Kansas faces two years probation and post season bans for football basketball and track, plus a TV ban for football. Duke receives post season ban for basketball. Eastern Michigan basketball, baseball, track and wrestling are ruled ineligible for post season. California proceeds toward lifting penalties after meeting minimum regulation since last Feb.
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Bills Face Turning Point in Pro Football Season Start
The Bills upset the Vikings 21 10 in an exhibition showing a new team look under Lou Saban. Dennis Shaw completed five of eight passes for 131 yards with three TDs. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 34 10 as Kilmer connected for two TD passes. Exhibition schedule features 13 games across the league including Oakland LA NBC telecast and intercity matchups.
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Rookie Cardinal hurler posts first major league win in 31 victory
Cardinal rookie Don Durham finally earns his first major league win after a 5 game losing streak. He provides two hits including a homer and scores the decisive run to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 as Houston, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Montreal also win in a day across the National League.
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Women’s Great River Days tourney advances three teams
Illinois City and Hughes Texaco reach the winners bracket while Tri-City Devils win a losers bracket game at Kent Stein Park. Heinold Squealers beat Hort Dairy 23-3, Hughes Texaco 11-1 over Aledo, Tri-City Devils 20-10 over Davenport Ebonairs.
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Iowa University Honors Oveson With Major Letter
Lynn Oveson, former Wil ton athlete, is among 56 University of Iowa athletes awarded major letters for spring sports in Iowa City. The letters were approved by the Board in Control of Athletics. Oveson, a pole vaulter on the track team, graduates this spring as a senior.
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Petty Leads Yankee 400 Pole Position at Cambridge Junction
Richard Petty won the Yankee 400 pole at Michigan International Speedway with a Plymouth clocking 157.607 mph. Bobby Isaac, Bobby Allison, and David Pearson claimed the front row alongside, as 26 drivers made the 40 car lineup in the first trials.
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NBC tourney games hinge on single run outcomes
In Wichita six NBC tournament games feature tight finishes. Ocala edged Grand Rapids 7-6 in 10 innings with Nick Russo driving in the deciding run. Eureka beat Valdosta 21-2 as Phil Robinson drove in the winning run. Boulder defeated Lubbock 7-1. In losers’ bracket Madison eliminated Bethlehem 4-1 and Worthington downed Indianapolis 12-6.
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