Spikes and Hendrick Power Indians Past Angels in SoCal Showdown
Charlie Spikes tied the game with an eighth inning homer and George Hendrick added a ninth inning blast as the Cleveland Indians defeated the California Angels 3-2 at Anaheim. Pitcher Clyde Wright allowed the decisive long balls after a 2-1 Angels lead, while Dick Tidrow earned his third win. The Indians also benefited from a squeeze play by Walt Williams scoring early. Other AL results featured Chicago over Boston, Detroit over Kansas City, Oakland over Baltimore, and Texas over Milwaukee, with a slate of NL scores as well.
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High scoring baseball results across leagues with key outcomes
National League standings show New York leading East with 12 8 record while Pittsburgh 8 6 and Philadelphia 7 3 vie for playoff spots. American League games feature Mets and Yankees dominance. notable dingers by Nettles, Jackson, and Sims highlight a busy slate across cities including Long Beach.
Knicks Fly Ahead In East Finals With Stifling Defense
New York Knicks defeat Boston Celtics 94 to 78 to win the Eastern Conference title. Walt Frazier led with 25 points as the Knicks forced poor shooting and applied relentless pressure on Celtics shooters. Dean Meminger sparked tempo after Earl Monroe's exit, while Dave Cowens managed 24 points. The series moves to Los Angeles for the Lakers series opener Tuesday.
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Slo-Pitch Set to Open May 13 With Expanded Divisions
City Slo-Pitch officials plan the May 13 season opener for a 19 team league. A seven game opening day is set at 12 30 p.m. New divisions split eight teams in A and six in B East West. Contracts and fees due May 9 at Rec Center. Pete Motolik named Umpire-In-Chief with crews.
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Flyers Relayers Set Mark In Ottawa Relays
St Paul Flyers fielded 17 athletes finishing fifth of eight at Ottawa Hills Relays. They set a school record in the 440 yard relay with 46.9 seconds in prelims, later 47.3 in finals. Second in long jump 17-7 by Pusateri, strong showings in shot put and medley relays.
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U S All Star Cagers Defeat Russians 83 65 in Inglewood opener
Bob Cousy coached U S squad tops the Soviet team 83 to 65 in Inglewood as Bill Walton leaves with a knee strain. Swen Nater and Ernie DiGregorio each score 14 points to help the effort while Nater adds 12 rebounds.
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