Davis Sparks Angels Late Win In Comeback Probe
Tommy Davis, 37, revived his career with a pinch two run single in the eighth to lift the California Angels 5-2 over the Minnesota Twins on his 1976 debut after a two month layoff. The veteran, released by the Yankees, collected his 2,059th hit as Dave Chalk drove in two more runs with a second inning single and sac fly. Other AL results included the Yankees 7 Red Sox 2, Orioles 2 Indians 0 in 14, White Sox 1 Rangers 0, Royals 4 A’s 3 in 12, and Tigers 6 Brewers 4.
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Harry Dalton
Minnesota
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Hailstorm Ends Game As Sox Load Bases On Bases
Hailstorm ends game as White Sox load the bases on Jim Essian double a sacrifice and two intentional walks Bart Johnson toed nine innings with three hits allowed Royals rally to beat A s 4 3 in 12 innings Amos Otis walks leads to scoring chance Brett singles to set up Mayberry sac fly for the winner Patek walks fuels ninth inning tie Frank White sacrifice fly sets up Solanta score A s gain 3 2 lead on Bando homer Tigers edge Brewers 6 4 Horton drives in two Oglivie hits inside the park homer as Detroit clinches series win over Milwaukee
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Ken Forsch
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Manny Trillo
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New York
Bold Forbes Set as Belmont Favorite in Triple Crown Finish
Belmont odds favor Bold Forbes to win the 108th Belmont Stakes as trainer Laz Barrera says the horse is worn but sound after the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Play The Red and other top contenders Majestic Light and Best Laid Plans join a field missing Honest Pleasure and Elocutionist due to rest and injury. Barrera plans a 45 day rest before possibly bringing Bold Forbes back for Saratoga's Travers. The 5:38 p.m. ET post time will be telecast by CBS.
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Saratoga
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CBS
Suns Rookie Sobers Sparks Game Four to Tie Series 2-2
Ricky Sobers, Phoenix’s unexpected rookie star, led a 12-0 third-quarter run to overturn Boston 109-107. He credited Havlicek’s defense wisdom, while Keith Erickson and Alvan Adams supported with key scores as the Suns refused to surrender in a tense championship clash.
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Garfield Herd
Jo Jo White
Dave Cowens
Paul Silas
Brewer 34 leads NAIA golf play
Will Brewer of David Lipscomb carried a nine hole 34 into the Alamance Country Club as second round action wrapped in the NAIA national golf championships. Rain suspended play, halving the field for the third round. Elon led with 294 while U.S. International and Gardner-Webb charged, Sam Houston 296, Pembroke State 297.
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Sam Houston
Pembroke State
Luckless Braves Fall To Rain In National League Roundup
The Atlanta Braves, owning the worst record in the majors at 17-30, led San Diego 5-0 before a thunderstorm halted play four outs from an official game. Earl Williams powered the rally with two homers but rain spoiled the night. In other NL games, Philadelphia beat St Louis 4-1, Pittsburgh edged Montreal 4-2, Los Angeles crushed San Francisco 11-3, Cincinnati shaded Houston 8-7, and Chicago defeated New York 5-3.
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World record holders may steal track show
Two world record holders Earl Bell and Dwight Stones head a standout field at the NCAA Track and Field championships opening in Philadelphia. Bell aims to extend his pole vault mark while Stones pursues the 7 6 5/8 world record as contenders eye finals, with defending champions and major programs shaping the team battle.
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