Eagles extend district lead with 10-4 win over Monahans
Pecos Eagles beat Monahans 10-4 to stay atop district 2-AAA and set up a crucial Friday game at Pecos against Kermit. Sophomore Linver Mosby earned the win, tossing all nine innings with 11 strikeouts, nine walks, and one hit allowed as Pecos opened with two runs in each of the first two frames.
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Referee Sues Ali Over Postfight Remarks
New York referee Tony Perez sues Muhammad Ali for 20 million dollars alleging a postfight TV interview and press remarks branded him a dirty dog and attacked his Puerto Rican heritage. Perez cites claims that Ali belittled his integrity and questioned his honesty during the 1974 Frazier rematch coverage.
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Top college teams vie for gold title
Houston hosts the 21st All-America Intercollegiate Invitational with Florida Oklahoma State and Houston as favorites. Houston leads with a strong track record though defending individual champion David Ishii misses the field. Florida Jaime Gonzalez and Tom Jones anchor OSU while other top rivals include Alabama LSU and Texas in the four‑day event at Atascocita Country Club.
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Spirits shock Nets in 108 107 ABA playoff upset
In Uniondale New York the Spirits of St Louis stunned the defending champion New York Nets 108 107 to sweep the best of seven Eastern Division semifinal series 4 1 The win advances St Louis to the Eastern Division final against Kentucky and ends the Nets season highlighting a remarkable late run by a rookies and veterans group that had been doubted during the season.
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Rangers edge White Sox in 13 inning tense win
Texas manager Billy Martin seeks patience as Rangers beat Chicago 6-5 in 13 innings. Davey Nelson opened the frame with a single and stole second before Joe Lovitto drove in the decisive run. Tom Grieve, Toby Harrah and Jim Spencer contributed key hits to erase a 4-1 deficit, while Martin urges composure and warns against forcing luck.
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Hank Aaron magic in Atlanta bats alive in 6-1 win
Hank Aaron’s legacy lingers as Darrell Evans and Dusty Baker drive in three runs each in the Braves 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros. Evans hits his third homer of the season and Baker adds two RBIs with a bases loaded single, as Atlanta improves offensively despite a slow start to the season. Niekro allows seven hits including Jose Cruz’s first inning homer.
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Namath Targeted by Reborn WFL With $4 Million Pact
World Football League signals dramatic revival with press conference offering Namath $4 million guaranteed cash over three years plus a 50 percent stake in a future New York expansion franchise. The Jets quarterback under contract through May 1 did not respond.
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Shreveport Leads Texas League After Doubleheader Split
Mitchell Page drove in the winning run as Shreveport beat San Antonio 3-2 to split a doubleheader and stay atop the Western Division. In the opener, the Brewers won 6-4 with a bases loaded double by Orlando Gonzalez. El Paso blanked Midland 3-0, and Alexandria beat Jackson 4-2 as Rothan and Officer shutout the Diablos.
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Norris Delivers in Debut but A's Lose Lead to Royals
Mike Norris dazzled in his major league debut with a 9-0 win over Chicago, then in seven innings against Kansas City before Alvin Dark pulled him for Lindblad. A late homer by Al Cowens and a George Brett double doomed Oakland 4-3, leaving Dark praising Norris after his strong showing in spring.
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Bobby Aims High with Gamecocks in CWS Bid
Former New York Yankee Bob Richardson says his South Carolina baseball team aims for the College World Series this year. The schedule features 50 games and eight regional tournaments with at-large bid hopes as an independent. The Gamecocks reached district playoffs last spring and seek advancement this season.
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