Astros Face NL Pennant Tilt After Big Win Over Cardinals
Astros manager Harry Walker sees a pennant challenge as his club, bolstered by depth and pitching, beat St. Louis 8-4 behind a ninth inning surge in which Little Joe Morgan and Norm Miller delivered key hits. Wynn sidelined with a back strain, yet the Astros rise with strong relief and timely hitting. Miller’s homer and favorable bench depth fuel optimism.
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Miller in Right Field Boosts Bowlerette Club Prospects
Walk er notes Miller’s improving bat and situational use as a right handed pitcher starts. He cites the team’s growing strength and last season’s near top NL finish for Cincinnati as confidence boosts. Former Cardinal George Culver shut down a St. Louis rally in the eighth and earned the win with ninth inning support from Denny Lemaster.
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Snowmobile Wedding at Fox Lake Rally
In Fox Lake Illinois Marge Urban and Rocco Matsie wed during the second annual Snowmobile National Rally as wind chills reached zero with 30 mph gusts.
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Shaving Strokes: Watch the Back of the Ball
Golf writer Frank Beard explains focus on the exact spot to hit by watching the back of the ball from setup through impact. He suggests aligning the ball so the trademark faces away, keeping head steady and body from swaying, then swinging to the targeted spot.
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Motta Named Coach Of Year
Motta receives NBA Coach of the Year after guiding the Chicago Bulls to a 51-31 record and a playoffs miss. He vows to stay in pro ranks as he credits a coachable roster led by Walker, Love, Sloan, and Bovrinkle. The Bulls finished third in the league and fell to the Lakers in seven games in the first round.
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Big Three Skip Monsanto Open Spotlight Falls on Casper Trevino
The $150000 Monsanto Open in Pensacola begins with Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player absent. Billy Casper and Lee Trevino loom as odds on favorites for the 72 hole event, Trevino chasing a personal Tournament of Champions goal and Casper seeking a 45th tour victory before a short rest.
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Knicks Star Dick Barnett Seen as Sleeper Scoring Ace
New York Knicks guard Dick Barnett at 34 is lauded for a lethal jump shot and durable pace, having played every game for two seasons. He is 16th on the all time scoring list and remains a fan favorite despite being called the forgotten fifth starter. Barnett’s off court quirks and chess hobby add to his enigmatic persona.
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Kansas Relays Open With Record Hunters In Lawrence
Five decathlon events opened the 46th Kansas Relays in Lawrence with stars like Jim Ryun returning for a first appearance in two years. Ryun aims for the Cunningham open mile while others include Curtis Mills Randy Matson Al Feverbach Clifton Brench and Marcus Walker.
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Playoff Results and Schedules Across Hockey Basketball and Baseball
Playoff results show New York leads Toronto 3 2 after a 3 1 win while Boston tops Montreal 7 3 and Minnesota beats St Louis 4 3. Thursday features New York at Toronto Boston at Montreal St Louis at Minnesota. The Let's Go Boating committee notes over 5900 marinas and yacht clubs with waterfront property nationwide.
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