White Sox stop Orioles on four-hitter by Wood
Wilbur Wood pitched his sixth start of the season yielding a four-hitter as Chicago blanked Baltimore 3-1. The White Sox backed him with a two-run second inning, including a Holtzman error and Duncan’s throw on a steal attempt. Other AL results featured Royals over Red Sox 7-5, Twins over Tigers 5-4 in 10, Rangers over Brewers 7-4, Yankees over Angels 2-1, and A’s 8-4 over Indians.
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Johnson halts OCC with 20 strikeouts in loss
Johnson, a former Pecos Eagle turned Lubbock Christian College pitcher, struck out 20 as LCC beat OCC 9-2 in Oklahoma City. He retired 14 straight at one point after allowing two early home runs, while LCC clinched a Texoma Conference title and prepared for a Texas series before NAIA play.
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Solomon Predicts Victory At Tennis Championships
Harold Solomon predicts he will win the tennis championships while in Dallas. The report notes Solomon's confidence as he declares he is playing the tennis of his life. The Associated Press dispatch emphasizes his bold forecast ahead of the event.
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Thunderstorms drive sailplanes down in 3000-mile race
Rudy Alleman of Richland Washington placed fourth after the first leg of a 3000 mile glider race from Los Angeles to Washington DC. Storms forced all six pilots to land short of the goal near Wenden Arizona delaying the rest of the field.
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Hefner Keeps Pecos Alive In 5-3 Victory Over Seminole
Steve Hefner earned the win with a seventh inning strikeout as Pecos edged Seminole 5-3 to extend their nine game win streak and strengthen their bid for a fourth straight district title. Hefner moved to 2-0 in district and 2-3 on the year. Pecos had nine hits, Seminole six, and Pecos moved to 3-0 in district play with a showdown vs Ector Friday.
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Drillers Claim Texas League East Lead
Craig Barnes homered in the second inning to fuel Lafayette's 2-1 win over Arkansas and lift the Drillers to first place in the Texas League East. Midland crushed Amarillo 10-3 while Shreveport beat Jackson 6-2. San Antonio at El Paso was rained out. Tony Gonzales improved to 3-1 with Lafayette despite the five hitter. Chuck Rogers held Midland to eight hits as Midland piled 20 hits against Amarillo, with Bill Droege going 4-for-4 and Steve Berdan 3-for-3.
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Brav es Drop Eighth Straight As Cardinals Rally In 12
Braves manager Dave Bristol, in his third Braves stint, laments a tough night after Atlanta lost 8-7 to St Louis in 12 innings. A 6 run second and 7-4 lead evaporated as Ted Simmons delivered the deciding double in the 12th. Dodgers over Cubs 9-6. Phillies blank Astros 5-0. Pirates edge Giants 6-5. Mets beat Reds 5-3. San Diego-Montreal postponed by cold.
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