Garner Leads Astros Past Pirates in 8-1 Win
Phil Garner pounded four hits including a double and three runs as the Houston Astros routed the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1. Garner, vocal about leaving Pittsburgh, helped spark a seven-run uprising in the fifth inning and extended his hitting streak, while Vern Ruhle limited the Phillies to four hits across seven innings.
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Fisk powers White Sox over Rangers in 8-6 win
Carlton Fisk drove in four runs with a homer and a single as Chicago beat Texas 8-6. Harold Baines added three RBIs and Dennis Lamp held an 8-1 lead into the ninth, where Texas rallied but fell short. Manager Don Zimmer lamented costly errors and misplays as the Rangers stranded runs and failed for a bigger inning.
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Golden Oldies Shine as Legends Win at Golf and Preakness
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley notes aging stars54 years old Nicklaus and 42-year-old Kathy Whitworth scoring key golf wins while Sam Snead and Don January sweep legends event. Gaylord Perry reaches 300 victories at 43, Shoemaker and Henry Clark falter at Pimlico as teen jockey Kaenel upstages seasoned rivals Aloma's Ruler dominates front. Whitworth claims her 83rd LPGA title in Atlanta, breaking the Wright Zaharias era record. the oldies movement continues to thrill fans.
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Jack and Kathy Trophy Winners Face Slumps and Comebacks
Jack Nicklaus and Kathy Whitworth endure slumps and scrutiny as fans fear burnout. Kathy returns to coach Harvey Penick in Austin to regain form after dipping to 30th on the money list in 1978 and considering quitting. Jack defies doomsters with renewed focus on major titles, while pursuing golf company involvement and course design alongside playing.
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Lakers Coach Sees 76ers in Five If Possible
Pat Riley, Lakers head coach, hopes the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the Eastern Conference title by Friday to avoid a seventh game. He praises Los Angeles for sweeping the Suns and Spurs, notes team chemistry, commitment, and improvement through film study.
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