Old Timers Brock and Rose Lead NL Batting Race
In a rare late career surge, Lou Brock of the Cardinals and Pete Rose of the Phillies sit first and second in the NL batting race with averages of .371 and .364 respectively. The 77 year old duo combine for thousands of hits and bases on balls, with Brock nearing retirement after a 1979 season noted for a down year.
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Malone Wins NBA MVP With Rebounding Record Pace
Moses Malone of the Houston Rockets claimed the NBA Most Valuable Player award after leading the league in rebounds with a 17.6 per game average and setting a season high of 37 rebounds. He credited teammates Rudy Tomjanovich and Calvin Murphy and noted his hard work as key factors in the honor.
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KU and E-State Set For National Softball Series
Emporia State University and the University of Kansas lead Region 6 at the AIAW ASA Women’s College Softball World Series at Dill Field Emporia. E-State, 26-12, KU, 34-12, meet Western Illinois and Arizona in first round games. UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona, Northern Colorado, and Texas Woman’s U are others favored.
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Es State Opens With Stolle In Double Elim Tourney
The 16 team tournament runs double elimination with EmG State and Western Illinois opening. Brenda Stolle (1-3) starts amid prior Region 6 success including a 3-2 win over Drake and a 2-0 no hitter against Minnesota. Sharon Grooms 10-5 and Kim Miller lead the lineup as Ottawa’s Miller bats .356 with 22 RBIs at shortstop.
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