Tiant Grabs Unbeaten Indians In Shutout Debut Return
Tiant trotz no greasy foods returns to form, pitching seven strong in Cleveland's 6-0 win to stay the majors' only unbeaten. He weighs 181 pounds, cuts waist to 32, credits weight loss and diet for improved stuff. Washington tops Detroit 10-4 as Chance hits grand slam. Orioles edge Yankees 5-4. White Sox beat KC 5-0 in a rain-shortened day.
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Payne steals show in Big Eight track relays at Kansas State
Don Payne anchors a 48.5 quarter in the mile relay to lift Kansas State to 66 points, edging Oklahoma State 60 as Big Eight athletes shine. Osu’s Cubbins, Von Ruden, Wooten and Amos star. Kansas freshmen win 14 of 16 frosh events.
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Yancey Captures Azalea Open Title In Virginia coast
Yancey, a 27 year old Philadelphia native, won the Azalea Open with a closing 68 to finish 14 under par at the Cape Fear Country Club. He edged Johnson by one shot with a final round 67 while Marad and Welskopf tied for third at 283. Beck faded to fifth. Yancey earned 3200 of a 22800 purse.
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Lakers Seek 2-0 Lead In Celtics Series
In Boston, the Lakers won 133 to 129 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead over the Celtics in the NBA finals. Coach Fred Schaus said he would be satisfied with one win but now seeks another. Red Auerbach vented over a late goal-tending call on Bill Russell that helped decide regulation.
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Freshmen Shine At KU Relays In Mile Focus
Lawrence AP Freshmen star Jim Ryan of Kansas draws attention at the 41st Kansas Relays as the three day meet opens with a strong emphasis on milers and a 16 event fresh freshman slate. Ryan targets the Glenn Cunningham mile record while Oklahoma State and Oklahoma challenge in sprint medley and two mile relays.
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Top Horseman Dies In Crash At Leesburg
Leesburg Virginia AP reports renowned horse trainer and rider Ben O'Meara died when his WWII era P51 Mustang crashed after refueling at Godfrey Airport. Officials say engine trouble likely caused the craft to strike near a creek shortly after takeoff. O'Meara, 30, had recently refurbished the plane and kept it at his Colony Farm estate near Middleburg where he had built an airstrip.
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OSU Paces Big 8 Action in Baseball Race
Oklahoma State holds the early lead in a tight five team Big Eight race as Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa State and Kansas State trail. Missouri struggles with 0-4 start in league play and faces Kansas while recent series winners include Colorado OSU Kansas State and Oklahoma with 2-1 scores.
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Boxing Roundup From AP Covers Global Upsets and Titles
In Modesto Chava 121 stopped Bobby Clifford 123. In Uniontown Jack Rogers 175 stopped Jack McCracken 171. In Reynosa Montecquilla Napoles 126 stopped Al Grant. In Lyon Maurice Taevant 120 outpointed Aldo Pravisami. In Tokyo Mitsuomi Seki 126 knocked out Carlito Kid 124 and defended the Orient featherweight title.
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OU Fresh Wins At Emporia Relays Summary
Ottawa University freshman John Adams won the discus at 135 feet 11 inches and placed third in shot put with 48 feet 4 1/2 inches in the Junior College Freshman division at Emporia State Relays. OU also took two fourths in College University division, Phil Hughes 100-yard dash in 10.2 and sprint medley relay. OU heads to William Jewell Relays in Liberty Missouri and defends Ottawa Denominational title at Cook Field Friday.
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Baker Tops OU Netters In Opening Tennis Match
Baker University defeated Ottawa University 5-2 in a spring tennis opener at Baldwin. Baker earned points from two singles wins by Post and Banker and a doubles victory by Post and Banker. Ottawa’s Ellsworth and Jones won one doubles for the Braves' lone point. The teams meet College of Emporia next Tuesday in Emporia.
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