Fans turn NL East race around with surprising early surge
Ry Rappoport reports the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos fuel optimism as Philadelphia tops the Giants 3-2 and Montreal beats Los Angeles 3-4. The Expos rise to third, the Phillies to second, while St Louis falters. Pirates stumble, Astros and Padres win. Aaron homers, Niekro and Stoneman star for others as spring reshapes standings.
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Ryan Express Shines as Angels blank Brewers 4-0
California Angels pitcher Ryan Express hurls a four hit shutout with 14 strikeouts in Milwaukee. Coach Tom Morgan praised his control after a strong AL debut, while the Angels score twice in the second and two more in the third led by Andy Kosco, Leo Cardenas, and Ken Breu. Orioles rally for three later.
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Irwin Opens Three Stroke Lead In Houston Open
Hale Irwin of Boulder Colorado built a three stroke lead at the Houston Open after firing a five under par 67 in the second round, combining with a 67 first round to reach 10 under 134 through 54 holes on Friday.
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Irwin Opens Houston with 67 Leads by Three at 10-Under
Hale Irwin, from Boulder, Colorado, shot a 67 at Westwood Country Club to lead the Houston Open by three strokes after two rounds. Chuck Thorpe, rookie and one of few Black players on tour, carded a 71 to stay three behind after a 137 total. Irwin said the score felt like 77 while moving ahead, and Thorpe expressed confidence this could be his week.
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Southwestern JC signs 4 cagers
Southwestern Community College basketball coach Ron Clinton announced the signing of four Iowa high school players to national letters of intent. The group includes Adel’s Denny Frazier, 6-foot-4, the top scorer last season with 12.8 points per game, plus Dallas Smith, 69, Des Moines North, Dennis Reiley, 62, Ottumwa, and Scott Curtis, 48, Chariton. A small gallery watched winds reach up to 25 mph as players earned praise while top stars were absent.
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Iowa Women's Intercollegiate Softball Tourney at Ames
The first Iowa Women's Intercollegiate Softball Tournament will be held in Ames May 13-14 with 12 Iowa college teams and Iowa State as host. The winner advances to the Intercollegiate Softball World Series in Omaha. JFK is eligible to return. ISU was runner-up last year. Contending teams include Grand View, Wesleyan, Iowa, Northern Iowa, Upper Iowa, Wartburg, Buena Vista, Graceland, Simpson, Luther, Parsons, and Iowa State.
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Hockey scores and schedule hint at Boston NY game lead
The report notes Saturday scores and Sunday schedule with Boston leading a best of series 2 to 1. It mentions Boston at New York after noon on national TV and that Monday has no game scheduled.
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Mays Feels Out of Loop as Trade Talk Surfaces
Philadelphia AP report says 41 year old Willie Mays learned of possible Giants Mets trade by telephone in his hotel room. Giants officials Donald Grant and Horace Stoneham discussed conditions including a place for Mays in Mets organization. Mays not upset by trade but annoyed at being kept uninformed. He remains focused on playing baseball and says he will play that night.
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Carroll High basketball coach resigns after season
Ron Jessen, longtime coach at Carroll High School, announced his resignation on Friday after a 16–6 season. He previously coached 29–4 over two seasons at West Des Moines Valley and spent one year at Durant High School, with plans uncertain.
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Lakers 116 Knicks 111 in OT to lead series 3-1
Lakers beat Knicks 116 111 in overtime to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA championship series. Los Angeles hosts New York in game five televised nationally.
New York Knits First Game Of Series In Bloomington
The matchup between New York and Indiana unfolds in Bloomington as the opening game of a best of seven series airs on national TV this afternoon. Indiana seeks early lead while New York aims to seize momentum on the road.
Baseball scores and league notes from a busy Sunday
Baseball results include San Diego 6 New York 0 Montreal 3 Los Angeles 0 Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 4 in 10 innings. Atlanta 2 St Louis. Giants at Phillies and Pirates at Reds, Astros at Cubs, Dodgers at Mets, Braves ex-manager Bill Hitchcock named president of the Southern League.
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