Dodgers edge Astros on Buckner first major league homer
Los Angeles blanked Houston 2 0 as Bill Buckner hit his first big league home run in the fourth inning to break a scoreless game. Don Wilson took the loss in his first start of the season while Claude Osteen earned the win. Buckner, a Vallejo California native, had previous minor league success and drew praise from Ted Williams.
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Home Run Leaders Named By Associated Press
The Associated Press tallies one home run this Tuesday for players including Torre of the National League, Williams of the Cardinals, Buckner of the Cubs, Mays of the Dodgers, and the Giants’ player among others.
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Fillion Aims For 3000th Harness Victory At Liberty Bell Park
Philadelphia AP reports Hervé Fillion seeks his 3000th win in harness racing after two near misses on a snowed out night. The 31-year-old Canadian driver, with 2,999 wins in 18 years, eyes tonight and tomorrow for the milestone at Liberty Bell Park, hoping to join Billy Haughton in trotting history.
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Milwaukee routs Twins 7 2 as Kosco drives four RBIs
Andy Kosco doubled and homered fueling a 7 2 Milwaukee victory over Minnesota. The win keeps the Brewers briefly tied for first in the American League West with Kansas City after their 4 1 win over the Angels. Other openers noted include Boston over New York and Detroit over Cleveland with manager Billy Martin debuting.
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Beer Workers Picket Pirates Phillies Game
Pittsburgh a crowd of about 200 brewery workers picketed Three Rivers Stadium during the Pirates Phillies opener protesting Recreational Services Inc for selling only Tron City beer in the stands while Duke and Budweiser were sold at concessions. A federal consent order capped actions with a 15 day cooling off period and the union lawyer signaled workers to stop, though a smaller protest lingered.
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American Tennis Team Plans China Visit After World Meet
At the Nagoya World Table Tennis Championships the U S team leader said most of the 25 delegates favor a visit to Communist China for friendly matches. The invitation, first from China since 1949, aims for travel around April 5 with Sung Chung to finalize details. Canada and Britain also accepted invitations.
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De Vicenzo Seeks Masters Returns After Miscounted Card
Roberto De Vicenzo enters the Masters field hoping to erase the 1968 miscount that cost him a playoff and the title. Although praised as a golf icon, he seeks a major US win as Jack Nicklaus pursues more glory amid a strong field of 77 players.
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Take One More Club For Consistent Golf Distances
Golf writer advises golfers to club up by one more iron to avoid short shots and improve accuracy. Palmer cited as exception for attacking the pin. Readers are encouraged to track results over weeks and consider over clubbing even if a shot goes past the green. A note promotes Frank Beard’s book Shaving Strokes with a mail order offer.
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