Pirates lose Stargell for three weeks with knee tear
The Pittsburgh Pirates learn Willie Stargell will miss three weeks after a specialist in Lansing, Michigan, notes torn scar tissue in his left knee. The setback benches him through the early spring, though he may run and throw and cannot hit while recuperating.
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Rangers win dramatic exhibition over Braves in errors filled game
Texas Rangers beat Atlanta 8-7 in Grapefruit League action as Bobby Johnson drove in the winning run with a seventh inning single. Rick Mahler pitched for Atlanta, while Phil Niekro started for Texas and the game featured 11 errors, six by the Braves, and a three run homer by Bob Horner. Glenn Hubbard misplayed a force to set up the decisive run.
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Expos Top Astros 6-2 In Exhibition Clash
Montreal rookie Tim Raines drove in two on a single and triple as the Expos beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Florida. Larry Parrish homered and stole home to spark the rally, lifting Montreal to 7-3 while Houston fell to 3-7. Scott Sanderson earned the win over four innings, with Richard Wortham finishing. The Expos tallied in the first, then pulled ahead 3-0 in the second after Parrish’s steal and Raines’ RBI triple, and added three more in the third off Bob Knepper.
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Born To Lead Seeks Sunland Derby Victory at Sunland Park
Sunland Park New Mexico hosts the 21st Sunland Park Derby with a 12 horse field racing a mile for a $9,050 purse. Born To Lead carries 123 pounds for Al Mc Clain, aiming to extend a two race win streak and bolster a possible sophomore crown as Louie Figueroa rides from post nine and a field includes Never Love Blue Shage Streakin Sis and Reddy Rampart.
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Country stars among Nashville group eye Twins stake
Conway Twitty Jerry Reed and others from Nashville Tenn negotiate to buy about 42 percent of the Minnesota Twins. The group led by Larry Schmittou says they may pursue majority ownership if Calvin Griffith sells. Griffith and sister hold 26 percent each. speculation on a sale grows as the team moves to the new domed stadium in 1982.
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Boxer Scott gets life term for 1975 Newark slaying
James Scott, once a top light heavyweight, is sentenced to life in prison for the execution style killing of Everett Russ to cover an armed robbery in Newark. The judge runs the life sentence concurrently with 30 to 40 years for a related robbery, despite defense pleas and claims of racial prejudice.
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Wyoming Oil Lottery Opens for All Citizens in April
Special report from Ontario California describes a Wyoming program offering average Americans a chance to win lease rights to public lands. Entrants risk as little as $15 plus a service fee, with potential royalties if successful. Information from The H Kirk Sanders Co Public Lands Division Ontario CA includes a $1 postage request and an April filing deadline.
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