Open favorite Casper among world’s best shot makers
Open contenders include Lee Trevino Gary Player and defending champ Trevino praising Casper as the best in the world while Casper notes many could win. Casper won the Western Open recently and trails a field featuring Nicklaus Palmer Boro Littler Archer and Player in the 72 hole test at Champions Golf Club Cham pions.
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Alou and Torres Injured After Astros Pirates Collision
Houston outfielder Jesus Alou and shortstop Hector Torres remained in Methodist Hospital with head injuries after a collision pursuing a fly ball in the third inning. Alou suffered a severe concussion and was reported to be lapsing in and out of consciousness, while Torres had deep facial cuts. A Pittsburgh trainer performed quick first aid that helped restore Alou’s breathing. The collision occurred as Alou and Torres chased a ball off Al Oliver into shallow left field at the Astrodome. the Pirates led 4-0 at the time after the homer.
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Mets surge past Giants for 11th straight win
New York Mets roll to a 9 4 victory over San Francisco lifting their streak to 11 games and moving six games over .500 as Tommie Agee drives in three runs with two homers. Don Cardwell logs eight solid innings before tiring and Ron Taylor gets the save in relief.
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Robinsons eye and Powells hip power Orioles rise
Frank Robinson with two good eyes helped the Orioles surge to the AL East lead with a record 10-homer spree in April and Boog Powells hip injury turning into a hitting streak. Powell drove in three in an 11-4 win over California as Paul Blair and others boosted the club.
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Baseball Scores From City Markets
Sparma and Moore lead teams in a series of regional games with Sparma 3-1 for truit and Moore 5-1 in Oakland Cleveland matchups at Washington and Chicago with Horlen 4-5 facing Tiant 3-7 as Milwaukee hosts an additional regional game.
Oaks await replacement for heavy hitter Rudi in Oaks lineup
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Oaks awaited today a replacement for heavy hitting first baseman Joe Rudi who was recalled by Oakland of the American League Rudi 22 led the Oaks with a .384 batting average and 56 runs batted in in 44 games
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Indy 500 mechanic named chief for Rockwell Award
Jim McGee is named chairman of the advisory committee for the Rockwell Mechanics Award at the 1970 Indianapolis 500. A co crew chief for Memorial Day winner Mario Andretti, McGee helped build and prepare the STP Hawk for the Speedway Classic.
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