Cubs Hit Seven Homers in Windy 23-6 Win Over Padres
Chicago with the wind at Wrigley Field blasted seven home runs tying a team record as the Cubs routed the San Diego Padres 23-6. Larry Buttner two homers, Gene Clines back-to-back days with a homer, and Rosello adding to the onslaught highlighted a game packed with power. Padres' Bobby Valentine homered in the seventh as San Diego plated four. Other National League results included Dodgers 6-4 over Phillies, Braves 9-6 over Expos, Pirates 3-0 over Reds, Mets 8-1 over Giants, and Astros 5-2 over Cardinals.
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Wynegar Drives Twins Past Indians for Fifth Straight Win
Wynegar drove in four runs to power the Minnesota Twins to a 10-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians and keep their five game win streak intact. Tom Burgmeier earned the win in relief after relieving starter Jeff Hollmann as Minnesota extended its lead in the AL West.
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El Paso Beats Shreveport in West East League clash
El Paso edged Shreveport 7-6 as West and East leaders clashed. Amarillo topped Jackson 6-2, Midland beat Arkansas 9-7, and Tulsa outlasted San Antonio 10-8. El Paso moved to 17-9 while Shreveport led at 20-10.
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Miller the Broncos new coach plays piano in college
AP reports Red Miller, newly named head coach of the Denver Broncos, was a college jazz band leader at Western Illinois. He says he enjoyed playing for money and briefly considered a professional music career before football took precedence.
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Sixers Defeat Rockets To Clinch NBA Finalists
The Philadelphia 76ers beat Houston 112-109 to win the series 4-2 and advance to the NBA championship. John Lucas disputed a late charging call as Houston trailed 104-97 with 5:27 left and Steve Mix secured the win with a late free throw.
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