Hooten No-Hits Phillies in Cubs 4-0 Win
Rookie Burt Hooten of the Cubs fires a no hitter and no runs while striking out seven, finishing with a 4 0 victory over the Phillies. The last NL rookie to accomplish a no hit performance was Jeff Tresreau for the Giants years ago. Hooten uses a knuckle curve and earned the win in Chicago.
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Eccles Wins Own Tourney In 8th Grade Showdown
The Eccles 8th grade team claimed the school tourney title led by 20 point scorers Lomax and Berkel. The 6th graders finished runner up to Midway 32 29 with Rhodell earning the sportsmanship trophy and St Francis winning the 8th grade sport trophy. Midway captured the 8th grade cheerleader trophy while Eccles won the 6th grade cheerleader trophy.
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Darwin Sparks Twins Past Angels With Five RBIs
Bobby Darwin, a 29 year old rookie outfielder, drove in five runs for the Minnesota Twins in a rout of the Los Angeles Angels. He collected three hits including his third homer of the season, a double and a single as he batted in key runs.
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Twins thump Angels 12 3 as Darwin drives win in seventh
Darwin, a spring training standout, belted a three run homer off Eddie Fisher in the seventh to spark the Twins to a 12 3 rout of the California Angels. Bert Blyleven earned his seventh straight win as Minnesota added four runs in the eighth. Aaron Thompson, Rod Carew and others contributed key hits while Oakland swept Kansas City in a separate twin bill.
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Robertson's Homer Lifts Pirates Past Cubs in 5-2 Win
Pirates overcome Cubs 5-2 as Robert Robertson hits a two run homer in the eighth after a controversial bunt sign. Briles works two scoreless innings for the win. Carlton blanks St Louis as Philadelphia wins 1-0.
Rusty Torres Rises with Yankees Amid Mantle Reverie
Puerto Rico born Rusty Torres, from Bedford Stuyvesant, is profiled as a promising Yankee rookie. Once idolizing Mickey Mantle, he grew into a professional outfielder with a .385 start in spring training and a reputation for a strong arm and switch hitting. Manager Ralph Houk insists he should play every day eventually.
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Dodgers poised for NL West crown in veteran leadership critique
The second installment rates Los Angeles Dodgers first, praising Robby Robinson and Alston’s steady management. Houston, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Atlanta, and San Diego follow with notes on May's impact, McDowell's risk, injuries to McCovey, the Reds' pitching gaps, Aaron's power versus consistency, and Padres' rebuilding prospects.
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Rochester Catches Charlies In IL
Rochester Red Wings claim a share of first in the International League with a 5-3 win over the Tidewater Tides tying Charleston after their rain postponed game with Toledo. Peninsula tops Louisville as Richmond rips Syracuse 123 with Didier homering for Peninsula.
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National League and American League standings update
Standings show Philadelphia, St Louis, Atlanta and Houston atop the National League with Cincinnati, San Diego and San Francisco in pursuit. American League East leaders Baltimore and Detroit lead their division races as New York Boston and Chicago also rally with midweek results noted.
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Ruth League Meeting Sets Beckley Tryout Dates
A Beckley Babe Ruth meeting for all managers and coaches is set for today at 6 38 p m at 213 Prince Street. The session will adjust the previously listed 7 30 time to schedule upcoming tryout dates.
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Trio Signed by Montreal Alouettes Rookie DBs
Mike Lorian Ian Roberts and Dan Slee signed contracts with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. The trio is described as promising rookie defensive backs joining the team for the upcoming season.
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