Astros blank Yankees as Dierker starts season ready
Houston pitcher Larry Dierker says he is ready to start the season after a 5-0 exhibition win over New York in the Astrodome. Dierker tossed seven innings on two hits with good changeup control, and the Astros moved to 14-11 in spring play.
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Rice Owls coach culls scrappy spring roster
Rice University football coach Bill Peterson confirms 13 scholarship players have quit during spring training as he builds mental and physical toughness. He cites defensive needs and offense not yet jelled while aiming to avoid losing more players.
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Brothers share birthdate across continents in Saskatoon dinner
Two brothers born 24 years apart on different continents celebrated a family dinner in Saskatoon. Mike Scherbannik, 51, born in Ukraine, hosted the meal at his home. The men, Mike and Matt, 75, also share a godfather.
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Playoff basketball results and upcoming schedule overview
Eastern Semis New York over Atlanta 107 104 best of seven 4 2 Philadelphia over Baltimore 104 103 Baltimore leads 3 2 Western Semis Los Angeles 115 Chicago 89 LA leads 2 0 San Francisco 106 Milwaukee 104 Milwaukee leads 3 1 Friday and weekend games listed for NBA ABA NHL and baseball with multiple matchups unfolds across venues including Madison Wisconsin Hampton Dallas and Philadelphia with series and game notes scattered across leagues.
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Shaving Strokes: Practice Key To Lower Handicap
Frank Beard urges golfers to practice more this season to lower scores. He cites Jack Nicklaus winning the PGA after two weeks of focused practice, noting there is no substitute for practice.
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Lobos Enter Texas Relays in Alpine
Sul Ross State University track team led by Coach Frank Krhut heads to the Texas Relays in Alpine. Contenders include Steve Pettit in pole vault Erich Hardaway in discus and possibly shot put. The sprint relay quartet Dix Harvey Benson Bolden set Sul Ross records with 40.9 in the 440 relay and 1 : 25.5 in the distance relay at Texas Tech relays.
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Trevino Leads Greensboro Open After First Round
APE Lee Trevino holds an eight stroke edge over Gary Player in the Greensboro Open after a 67 on Thursday. Miller Barber and Bob Charles share top spots with Trevino, while Player struggles with a 75 and the cut nears for many stars including Tony Jacklin and Billy Casper.
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Bantams To Fight Tonight In L A Forum Rematch
Chuche Castillo and Ruben Olivares meet in a 15 round title fight at the Forum Inglewood continuing their Mexico City feud. Olivares 24 seeks to defend the crown after April 18 1970 victory, Castillo 26 won the title last Oct in the same arena.
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