Metzger thanks teammates after Astrodome incident
Houston shortstop Metzger says thanks to Doug Rader and John Edwards who freed his jaw and saved his life after a collision with Don Wilson during batting practice left him unconscious. He describes waking in the Astrodome and learning he has a fractured bone in his jaw, sidelined 15 days.
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Derby Day Derby Yet Stakes Loom Over Louisville
The 100th Kentucky Derby attracts a 23-horse field for a $274000 first prize, with no clear standout. Television coverage on CBS and local hosts adds to the pageantry as fans compare the field to legendary names and await the outcome in Louisville.
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Detroit Tigers Dethrone Royals in 9-7 Thriller
Aurelio Rodriguez sparked back-to-back three run innings with a single and double driving in two as Detroit held off Kansas City 9-7. Rodriguez had three hits helping Detroit complete a three game sweep, with Willie Horton and Norm Cash scoring on a misplayed ball.
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Frazier Eyes Quarry Bout Amid Mounting Bills
Joe Frazier, the South Carolina plantation baron and former heavyweight contender, says mounting bills push him to return to the ring. He signs to meet Jerry Quarry in a 12 rounder at Madison Square Garden in June worth seven dollars, his first since losing to Foreman and Ali. Meanwhile Terry Carney leads St Anthony past St Paul 7-6 with a three run triple in the fifth, aiding a Saint rally.
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Rangers win as Harris nets 3rd unseen goal
New York and Philadelphia clash in a playoff showdown as Ron Harris scores the late winner in the final period to lift the Rangers 4-1 and knot the semifinal series at 3-3. Harris, a spare defenseman, has now tallied three playoff goals, including an overtime strike against Montreal.
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New Orleans to Sign Pete Maravich Revealed in News Conference
New Orleans NBA team plans a news conference today expected to announce the signing of Pete Maravich. Hawks star Pete Maravich is slated to join the Pelicans, with owner Jerry Rabin confirming significant news for Louisiana's franchise.
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Angels face long homestand after Grimsley dustup
The Angels open a nine day, 50 game homestand amid fallout from a previous start by Grimsley of the Orioles who hit Lee Stanton on the left hand. Stanton and others suspect intentional aim as Angel bats cooled, while umpires show little warning on beaning trends as teams grapple with resurgence of brushback pitches.
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