Pastornicky's three run homer seals Royals sweep over Seattle
Rookie infielder Cliff Pastornicky ended an 0-for-14 drought with a seventh inning three run homer at Royals Stadium, lifting Kansas City to a 4-2 win over Seattle and completing the three game sweep. The homer followed an error and a Don Slaught single, backing starter Keith Creel as Bill Castro earned the win.
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Cubs ride with Ruthven in tight win over Cardinals
Dick Ruthven won for Chicago as the Cubs beat St. Louis 4-1 to improve to 13-4 in 17 games. Ruthven allowed two hits, struck out six, and helped the Cubs move within three games of NL East leaders St. Louis and Montreal.
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Stephenson captures Lady Keystone Open in rain drenched finale
Defending champion Jan Stephenson trailed briefly after a missed 17th green par but drained a 10-foot downhill putt on 18 to secure a final round 69 and an 11 under total of 205 at Hershey Country Club. Pat Bradley finished one stroke back at 206 after birdie on the final hole. Amy Alcott was third at 207. The weather intensified the dramatic finish as Stephenson earned a $30,000 first prize in the LPGA event.
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Australian driver wins Le Mans amid fuel limit row
Vern Schuppan, Hurley Haywood, and Al Holbert won the Le Mans 24 hour classic for Porsche as fuel limits sparked debate. Ickx and Bell finished two miles back, with discussions centering on a fixed fuel stops rule and its impact on racing strategy and speed.
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