Cash Homers Boost Tigers Past Rangers in Eight Three Win
Detroit reclaimed first in the AL East as Norm Cash and Jim Northrup each hit two run homers off rookie Don Stanhouse in the third inning, Cash adding a solo shot in the eighth. Joe Coleman improved to 11-7 in a win over his former teammates, while Hal King also homered for Detroit. The Orioles dropped a game back after Lou Piniella’s ninth inning drive powered Kansas City past Baltimore.
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Owens faces early troubles as Phillies new manager
Frank Lucchesi leaves the managing role as Paul Owens takes over for Philadelphia. Owens loses the opener to Los Angeles 6-4 in 11 innings but wins the nightcap 9-1. The Phillies stumble in Owens first game, while other NL results include San Francisco’s 5-4 win over New York and Montreal’s 6-3 defeat of San Diego.
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Rookie homers in first game for San Antonio Brewers win 3-2
Rich Richardson belted a leadoff homer in the 14th inning to lift San Antonio past Shreveport 3-2 as Austin sent him to the mound for his pro debut. Richardson, a UNC product and Brewers fourth round pick, also had a first professional hit. Randy Elliott added the game winner for Alexandria in a 4-3 victory.
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West and East baseball standings with daily results
West Division leaders El Paso 45 38 .542 and Amarillo 41 40 .506 follow San Antonio 35 47 Midland 34 49. East Division Alexandria 50 33 .602 Memphis 43 37 .538 Arkansas 43 40 Shreveport 37 43. Monday El Paso beat Arkansas 1 0. Alexandria defeated Amarillo 4 3. San Antonio edged Shreveport 3 2 in 14 innings. Tuesday Arkansas at El Paso Memphis at Midland Alexandria at Amarillo Shreveport at San Antonio.
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Bobby Lee Hunter and Olympic spirit controversy
An editorial critiques Olympic officials Will Daume and Avery Brundage for blocking Bobby Lee Hunter, a convicted youth training for the U S boxing team, arguing rehabilitation and example should guide youth. It cites Brundage Daume Lentz and mentions Hunter's medals and travels amid debates on amateur status and rehabilitation.
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Perry's grease ball tops Sox in protest game
Cleveland lefty Gaylord Perry spun a four hitter for his 14th win as the Indians beat Chicago 2-1. Chuck Tanner protested the performance, claiming Perry uses a grease ball, while Perry denied illegal substance use. Nettles tied the scoreless run, and Ron Lolich homered for the decisive run in the fourth.
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Baseball leaders and late night Tigers rout
Stanhouse struggled as Detroit stormed ahead in the East taking over sole possession after seven first three innings runs. Norm Cash hit two homers and Jim Northrup added one while Hal King and Don Mincher reached milestones in a 8-4 Rangers loss. Mike Cuellar carried a four hitter into the eighth.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results
Baseball standings show Pittsburgh leading with 48 wins and .640, New York 44 and .579, St Louis 40 and .533, Chicago 41 and .532, Montreal 33 and .434, Philadelphia 27 and .346, West Cincinnati 45 and .592, Houston 45 and .577, Los Angeles 41 and .526, Atlanta 36 and .462, San Francisco 35 and .422, San Diego 29 and .372. Tuesday games included San Diego 6-3 over Montreal, San Francisco 5-4 over New York, Los Angeles 6-4 over Philadelphia, Houston 4-3 over Chicago with Roberts, Atlanta 6-5 over St Louis, and Pittsburgh 5-4 at Cincinnati. Wednesday schedules: San Diego at Montreal, San Francisco at New York, Los Angeles at Philadelphia, Houston at Chicago, Atlanta at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
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Baseball scores and matchups from a multi-city slate
Scores show Minnesota 8 Milwaukee 3 and Kansas City 3 Baltimore 2 with Cleveland 2 Chicago 1 and Detroit 8 Texas 3. Boston 4 Oakland 2 California 4 New York 3. Games feature Pattin Horlen Peterson May 3 6-? rookies, with numerous at Oakland California and Minnesota.
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