Indians aim for fifth straight as McDowell opposes McNally
The Cleveland Indians, chasing more American League records, open a four game set at Baltimore against the Orioles with Sam McDowell facing Dave McNally. Cleveland had just defeated the Yankees for the fifth in a row, aided by Whitfield and Howser scoring on timely hits and triples. John O Donaghue earned his second win of the year over New York in relief of seven innings.
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Standings From Saturday Night Basketball Games
New York at California and Wash at Kane City tipped off at night. Boston faced Minnesota while Detroit visited Chicago and Cleveland played Baltimore.
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Browns season outlook shifts after Yankees collision
Cleveland shortstop Larry Brown is listed as satisfactory and not critical after skull nose and cheek bone fractures from a collision with Leon Wagner at Yankee Stadium. Coach Birdie Tebbetts will rely on Dick Howser and Tony Martinez to cover second and shortstop as Brown is expected out for the season. Wagner also injured with a broken nose.
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Canadiens win Stanley Cup in overtime thriller
Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in sudden death overtime to capture the Stanley Cup. Coach Toe Blake earned his seventh Cup in 11 years, as Henri Richard buried the winner after 2:20 of overtime following goals by Norm Ullman and Smith for Detroit.
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Decathlon Try For U.S. Team Against Russia
UPI reports U.S. athletes aim to break a six year Russian hold in the decathlon by vying for spots on the American squad. The team will face Russia July 23 24 in Los Angeles in a decisive meet.
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