Prodigal Tiger Rejoins Detroit Rips 3 RBI
Willie Horton returns to Detroit and drives in three runs as the Tigers beat the White Sox 7-6 for their fourth straight win. Jim Northrup adds two RBIs, fueling a five run first inning surge. Other games include Twins over Orioles 3-2 in 13, Expos shut out by Reds 4-0, and Cubs 7-0 Dodgers.
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Hayesville Meet Sparks Seven Firelands Cinder Records
Mapleton’s John Murtaugh set a mile record of 4 32.5 and later won the half mile in 2 03.1 as St Paul’s Dave Wasiniak cleared 12 feet 6 inches to win the pole vault. Wilhelm and Huber chased in the mile while injuries hampered St Paul dash chances.
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Mounties dominate meet to claim second straight title
John Romanko placed in both hurdles events and Hillsdale’s Jeff Cox led the high hurdles. Mapleton won the overall team title with 81 points, Hillsdale 51 1/3, Western Reserve 32 1/3, Edison 26, Black River 22, St. Paul 18, Monroeville 9, and South Central 1/3.
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Kuhn Faces Owners Stocking Las Vegas Casinos
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn weighs a first owner centered issue after reports that Charles Finley of the Oakland Athletics and three Atlanta Braves owners hold stock in Las Vegas casinos. Kuhn will interview Finley and Braves directors William Bartholomay Delbert Coleman and John J Louis Jr. The Braves men serve on Parvin Dohrman Corp board which runs the Aladdin Stardust and Fremont hotels. Finley owns 30000 shares of Parvin Dohrman stock.
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St Pauls Net Team Wins Twice To Improve Firelands Record
St Pauls defeated Tiffin Calvert 6-1 at home then beat Port Clinton 5-2 on the road to reach a 6-1 Firelands Conference record. Singles winners included Amato, Smith, Hug, Potts, with Amato-Smith and Hug-Hickey in doubles.
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National League standings and results snapshot
NL East shows Chicago atop with 25 13 record while Pitts and New York trail. Tuesday results include Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 0 and Houston 5 Montreal 0. Tonight pitchers include McGraw at Atlanta and Stoneman at Houston with several other matchups.
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Indians blank Royals as Sam McDowell fires two hitter
Cleveland fires McDowell to a 4-1 win over Kansas City after starting season slump. The lefty walked none and struck out seven in a 1 hour 56 minute game, giving up a lone homer to Lou Piniella in the seventh. Jose Cardenal homered and Ray Fosse delivered a key double in the sixth for the Indians.
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Van Breda Kolff Joins the Detroit Pistons
Bill Van Breda Kolff left the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with the Detroit Pistons in a deal announced at a morning news conference. The Lakers made the playoffs both seasons he coached, while Detroit has made the playoffs once in six years and had no winning season in 12.
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Boxer DePaula Charged in Copper Theft Case
Newark police report boxer Frankie DePaula among five FBI arrestees charged with stealing copper from interstate shipments. He was set to fight Don Fullmer as the New York State Athletic Commission reviews the charges and may suspend him, with Brazilian Juarez de Lima stepping in if needed.
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Thistledown Steward Appointed Despite Jockey Boycott
The Ohio Racing Commission named H. H. Battle as Thistledown Race Track steward after hearing a National Jockeys Guild protest. Jockey Danny Weiler was suspended 60 days for an April 18 altercation with Battle, effective May 27, as Thistledown opens a 50 day meet on May 28. Nick Jemas of the guild objected to Battle’s appointment.
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Russell to Speak at Ashland College Thursday
Ashland College officials announced that Bill Russell, player coach of the world champion Boston Celtics, will speak at the school Thursday. Russell had been scheduled twice before but canceled those appearances.
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