Astros Blank Mets 5-0 Behind Niekro Sharp Start
Joe Niekro allowed four hits and earned his eighth consecutive win as the Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets 5-0. Niekro, now 9-2, tied a club record for straight victories, notching his fourth shutout and sixth complete game of the year. The Astros moved to 11 wins in their last 12 appearances, with Enos Cabell and Jeff Leonard providing key early and late hits and Cabell stealing second and scoring on a Leonard single after a Stearns error.
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Le Mans opens with Porsche led field in open race
Le Mans 24 hour classic starts with Porsche 936 speedsters atop the grid. Bob Wollek and Hurley Haywood lead a strong works Porsche contingent while Jacky Ickx and Brian Redman chase records as Newman joins the red Porsche 935 crew amid a diverse, high stakes field.
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Spring edges Sterling 1 0 to win 4A title in Texas
Kenny Crafton of Spring pitched a one hitter to lift Spring over Sterling 1 0 for the Class 4A state baseball championship. Beauchamp reached on a bunt in the seventh but Crafton doubled him off first to seal the win. DeSoto edged Cleburne 2 1 for the 3A crown as Paul Ewell allowed five hits in a five hitter.
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Kermit Captures 2-1 To Reach The State Tourney
Kermit after a 11 of 13 run earned a spot in the state tourney by beating East Chambers in district play and advancing through a playoff path that included Bellville and Pflugerville. The Buccaneers opened state action with a 6-3 win over San Augustine as Kermit closes the season 19-6 and eyes a return next year.
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Kermit's State Title Hail Mary Charm Shoe Candy
A quirky state baseball story from Austin highlights Kermit’s path to the Class 2A championship. Fans rely on superstition including a worn house slipper carried by Don Dietrich and peach-flavored candy brought by Linda Hawley, with mothers coordinating outfits to boost team morale.
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UTPB netters open national action at Iowa City
Four Texas Permian Basin tennis players reach the AIAW national championships hosted by the University of Iowa. Sandy Collins headlines with singles entry and two UTPB doubles teams join Collins-Lemberg and LeStrange-Phillips. USC and UCLA lead seeds as Collins faces Bev Alder in singles opening round.
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