Ryan Seeks Fifth No Hitter Against Brewers
ANAHEIM AP Ryan Henley faces Hank Aaron and the Milwaukee Brewers aiming for a second consecutive no hitter and a fifth career no hitter to break the major league record. He recalls his near miss in 1973 at Anaheim Stadium, where Brooks Robinson was hit by a pitch in the eighth and Baltimore won in 11th.
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Detroit
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Robinson
Mark Belanger
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Belmont finale heavy with favorites and Derby linkers
Ron Turcotte, a two Belmont winner, says beating Diabolo is key as Foolish Pleasure heads the field in the 107th Belmont. Diabolo, a Derby and Preakness contender, shares early favoritism with Singh. Foolish Pleasure seeks a seventh win in eight starts with Jacinto Vasquez aboard from post No. 2. Post time around 5:35 p.m. EDT on CBS.
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Diabolo
Frank McMahon
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John L. Greer
Foolish Pleasure
Robert Lehmann
Jacinto Vasquez
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Master Derby
Lehmann
CBS
Trojans Edge Toward First NCAA Track Title Since 1968
In Provo Utah AP report, USC gains momentum as Texas-El Paso high jumper Greg Joy trips on his final attempt at 6-11 and is eliminated in qualifying. Joy's miss costs UTEP potential points, narrowing USC's path to the team championship at Brigham Young University.
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Texas-El Paso
Greg Joy
Southern California
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Texans
Hans Hoglund
Arnold Grimes
Larry Jessee
Wilson Waigwa
James Mungala
Trojans
Southern Cal
James Gilkes
Darrell Elder
Vic Fruguglietti
South San and Duncanville reach 4A baseball finals
South San Antonio edged Deer Park 1-0 on a fifth inning sacrifice fly by Ruben Castillo after Robert Rodriguez pitched a five hitter. Duncanville beat Plano 2-1 as Keith Creel struck out 12 in a five hitter to improve to 15-1. Finals begin today with multiple events as UTEP and others chase points in an NCAA meet.
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South San Antonio
Duncanville
Deer Park
Robert Rodriguez
Ruben Castillo
Keith Creel
Plano
Creel
Sammy Bickham
Longhorns eye exhibition with Rangers at Disch-Faulk Field
Texas coach Cliff Gustafson says a Texas Rangers exhibition game against the Longhorns is near certain for April 6 next season at Disch-Faulk Field on the Texas campus. No contract is signed yet, but the contest is all but set and would follow the team’s return from the College World Series in Omaha. Texas and Oklahoma open play Friday night in the opening round.
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Omaha
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Oklahoma
Monahans Seeks New Head Basketball Coach
Monahans school officials continue to seek applicants for the head cage coach position to replace retiring mentor Calvin Carrell. Superintendent George Callender said two or three candidates remain under consideration and a decision is expected within a week. Max Mainard had earlier declined the post. Carrell plans to stay in the district as a teacher.
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Calvin Carrell
McCamey
Max Mainard
Mainard
Lobo
Carrell
Pirates hammer Kermit in doubleheader sweep
The Pecos Pirates semi pro baseball team improved to 10-4 by sweeping the Kermit Merchants in a Sunday doubleheader, 10-3 in the opener and 8-6 in the nightcap. Robert Roman and Raul Guerrero earned mound wins, with strong hitting from Fernando Hernandez Donny Herod Bubba Williams Kenneth Williams and Bobby Herod. The Pirates next meet the Odessa Dorados in a 1:30 p.m. Sunday twin bill.
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Raul Gerrero
Fernando Hernandez
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Pecos
Bubba Williams
Kenneth Williams
Bobby Herod
Odessa Dorados
Gamecocks eye college crown in College World Series
South Carolina coach Bobby Richardson leads the Gamecocks into the College World Series in Omaha with high hopes after reaching beyond the regionals. Facing a field including Arizona State Texas Oklahoma and Seton Hall the team seeks its first national title while building on a history of strong players and recent MLB draftees.
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Oklahoma
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O'Brien opens tough as NBA commissioner
SAN FRANCISCO AP Larry O'Brien the NBA commissioner laid down the law against the New York Knicks and blessed a 400000 fine against the Atlanta Hawks after decisions on ABA stars McGinnis and Erving. The Knicks were found guilty of a flagrant violation, McGinnis contract void, and a 1976 first round pick forfeited. Hawks fined 250000 while Bucks pay 150000 for Erving case. Merger history and trial prospects noted.
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Barstow sports calendar features multiple night games
Cubs vs Sports at 6 p.m. and Bears vs Indians at 8 p.m. headline tonight at Barstow. Saturday 8 a.m. Ladies Volleyball at Zavala gym. Sunday rifle club trap shoot at 2 p.m. with registration from 1 p.m. Monday schedule includes Oilers vs Cubs 6 p.m. at Sample Field and Indians vs Cardinals 6 p.m. Lions Field hosts Sports vs Buffs and Red Sox vs Bears at 8 p.m. Church teams clash at Jaycee Park and Presbyterian vs Santa Rosa slow pitch set for 8 p.m.
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Texan battles for top spot in British Amateur semifinals
In Hoylake England AP Dick Siderowf of New York and John Grace of Texas battled for a spot in the British Amateur semifinal. Vinny Giles and Steve Martin also pursued a final four berth as Martin defeated Jay Haas 4 and 3. Siderowf, the 1973 champion, edged Mike Barton on the 18th to reach the quarters.
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