Reds Crush Giants Ace in Six-Run Second
John Montefusco promised to strike out Johnny Bench four times but was hit hard as Cincinnati exploded for six runs in the second inning, routing the Giants 11-6. Bench homered and sparked the rally while the Reds widened their NL lead. elsewhere Braves beat Dodgers 11-10 and Mets, Expos, Cubs, and Padres won.
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Darrel Chaney
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Roland Office
Los Angeles
Mike Marshall
Atlanta
Red Sox keep pennant glare despite World Series talk
Boston extends AL East lead to nine games after sweeping Detroit in a doubleheader 3-2 in 10 innings and 6-1. Darrell Johnson says no World Series plan yet as pitchers practice bat, while Carl Yastrzemski drives in two and Minnesota tops Kansas City 7-2 with Roof, Soderholm, Oliva homers.
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Boston Red Sox
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Steelers open title defense against College All-Stars
Steelers ride 16 point lead from Super Bowl IX to Chicago for the 42nd annual season opener at Soldier Field. Coach Chuck Noll and stars like Dwight White insist on no letdown as they face the College All-Stars in a nationally telecast game.
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John McKay
Miami Dolphins
Toyah Vikings Host Weekend Tourney In Pecos
The Toyah Vikings semi pro baseball team will host an eight team tournament at Martinez Field in Pecos across Saturday and Sunday. Barstow Bears face Oilers, Red Sox meet Mets, Toros versus Tabosa Farms, and Vikings against Pecos Cardinals. Ten run rule applies except in the 5:00 p.m. Sunday final. games start 9 a.m. Sunday with consolation bracket for first losers.
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Dillard shines as Lafayette beats All-Stars in rain delayed game
In Lafayette Louisiana the Texas League All-Star game was delayed by rain but Jay Dillard delivered five hits and earned MVP honors. He struck out six All-Stars to lift his record to 3-1. Lafayette’s player coach Chico Delorbe doubled home a run in the eighth. Craig Barnes added two doubles for the Drillers while Scotty Wolfe contributed a hit double and scored.
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Brooks Rebounds From Paralysis After MSU Spring Injury
Larry Brooks, a Mississippi State football candidate, suffered a broken neck in a February scrimmage and is now at TIRR in Houston repairing with therapy. He regains arm use and leg movement and hopes to jog someday though athletics are finished for him.
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South All-Stars Defeat North In 14-0 Texas Classic
In the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star game at Amon Carter Stadium, South star Billy Sims was held to under 100 yards as David Hodge of Brazoswood delivered a dominant performance with 13 tackles and a key interception. George Woodard and David Hill contributed scores and defensive plays to seal the South victory.
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Monahans
George Woodard
van Vleck
Woodard
Texas A&m
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Cuero
Southern Methodist
Thomas Lott
San Antonio
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Wortham
Massengale Leads Westchester with 65 in First Round
Rik Massengale sparked by an old beat-up mallet putter turned the round around in Harrison New York. He carded seven under par 65 to take the first round lead at the $250 000 Westchester Golf Classic as he credited his caddy Denny Ferrell with the clubs change.
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Dick Lotz
Bud Allin
Rod Funseth
Johnny Miller
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Brown and Allen in Hall of Fame
In Canton Ohio Paul Brown and George Allen, rival coaches, treat the Hall of Fame Game as more than exhibition. Allen aims to boost NFC dominance in the preseason series while Brown returns home, presenting Dante Lavelli for enshrinement and reflecting on the Hall of Fame thrill alongside other immortals.
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