Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
Standings show Milwaukee leading with 18 wins and 11 losses, Boston and Baltimore in pursuit. Sunday results include Milwaukee 3 Texas 2 in 15, Minnesota 7 Cleveland 6, and others. Friday and weekend games outline matchups across leagues with multiple suspended or incomplete games and planned doubleheaders.
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Pacers Protest After ABA Final Narrow Loss
Indiana coach Bobby Leonard alleged a timer error in a 95 to 93 loss to Kentucky in Freedom Hall. Pacers GM John Weissert said a formal protest and $100 filing fee would be sent to the ABA, with videotapes to be reviewed for evidence. The series stood 2-0 for Kentucky, with next games in Indianapolis.
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Yoakum Edges Port Lavaca In Victoria Fast-Pitch Match
Yoakum defeated Port Lavaca Sheet Metal 2 to 3 in Victoria league action. pitcher Robert Sanders blanked Port Lavaca on two hits with eight strikeouts but three passed balls enabled Yoakum's three runs. Port Lavaca led 2 to 1 early, and had three base hits. Danny Cantu hit a triple while James Wagner and Bobby Janis added singles.
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Yanks Beat Dodgers 15-10 on Ladies Night in Point Comfort
Charlotte Felkins earned the win for the Yankees as they outscored the Dodgers 15 to 10. Karen Moore contributed a triple and a double, Troy Mitchell and Mike Fox added doubles, and the Yankees totaled 10 hits in the win. Starla Sanford took the loss for the Dodgers while Joe Sanford had a double.
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Starla Sanford
Rest helps Casper Share lead in New Orleans Open
Billy Casper credits rest for his sharp play as he shoots a five under par 67 to share the lead with Larry Nelson after the first round of the $150,000 New Orleans Open. Peter Oosterhuis Allen Miller Gary Sanders Mike Morley Danny Edwards sit one stroke back at 68. Dave Hill at 69. Lee Trevino shoots 72 amid a soggy Lakewood course after rain.
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Johnny) Miller
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Mike Morley
Danny Edwards
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Lakewood Country Club
Ali Predicts Knockout In Eighth Round For Lyle
Muhammad Ali predicts he will knockout Ron Lyle in the eighth round in Las Vegas. Lyle, a former Denver inmate, believes the fight may not reach that far while Ali weighs about 220 to 221 pounds. ABC televises the bout from the Las Vegas Convention Center with a large viewership expected. rights total about 1.5 million dollars.
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Warriors lose court for finals in San Francisco
The Golden State Warriors will play the second and third games of the NBA playoffs at the Cow Palace in San Francisco due to an ice show at the Oakland Coliseum Arena next week. The sixth game, if needed, could be on May 30 at the Oakland arena.
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Aaron hits homer as Brewers sweep twin bill victory
Aaron belted a 360 foot homer and a sacrifice fly as Milwaukee beat Texas 7-1 in a five inning late rout after splitting a 2-2 14 inning opener. Sixto Lezcano also homered for the Brewers, with Pete Broberg earning the win and Roy Howell Hargrove driving Texas. In other games, Royals blanked Red Sox 3-0, Twins edged Indians 7-6, Phillies swept Reds 6-3 and 5-3, Cubs beat Astros 4-2, and Braves led Montreal 4-1 before rain.
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Sea Lanes Bowling Center Wins Industrial League Championship
Sea Lanes Bowling Center captured the league title with a 4-0 win over Red Barn Drifters. Lands finished second after losing three of four to Cheyenne Real Estate, while General Telephone beat Utilex 3-1 and Bottom Dollar swept Texaco. High games and series highlighted by Polensky 210 534, Persilver 258 653, Benavides 146 411, Gutierrez 235 582, and Islas 176 499.
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Charles Garrett
Manuel Islas
Derby favorite Foolish Pleasure aims for Preakness crown
Derby winner Foolish Pleasure, the 6-5 favorite, seeks the Preakness and potential Triple Crown, carrying 126 pounds in the 13 1/16 mile race at Pimlico. He faces nine rivals including Derby runners Avatar, Diabolo, Master Derby, Media, Prince Thou Art, Bold Cheval, and two unbeaten contenders Native Guest and Singh, plus Just The Time after a DQ win this year.
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