Oliva Delivers Long Double for Twins Win
After knee operations Tony Oliva, 34, still hits but can hardly run. Monday night he batted as a pinch hitter and lined a long hit that produced the winning run for Minnesota. Oliva, a three time AL batting champion, serves mainly as first base coach and is not often in the lineup.
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Wortham Sets NCAA Mark In Texas Victory
Texas senior left-hander Richard Wortham tied an NCAA career wins record with his 48th win as the Longhorns blanked St Marys of San Antonio 9-0. The mark tied Craig Swan of Arizona State who had 47 wins in his career.
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Squires demise leaves ABA with six teams
New York AP reports the ABA ends with six teams after Virginia Squires fold. The league shrank from 10 to six as the Squires join Claws Sails and Stars in ceasing operations. Commissioner DeBusschere cites failure to meet obligations to ABA and players.
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Agnello Returns for $150000-added Preakness
Jockey Tony Agnello, back after serious injuries from a February spill, returns to ride Cojak in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Cojak, previously trained by Laz Berrara, seeks a Triple Crown step while Bold Forbes Honest Pleasure and Elocutionist also race in the field.
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