Osteen Beats Expos to Run Time to 147 Wins in Career
Claude Osteen earned his third win of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5 2 victory over the Montreal Expos. He improved to 147 wins and 147 losses in his major league career as Pete Mikkelsen finished the win. Walt Alston praised the victory, which halted the Dodgers three game skid while Johnny Callison homered for the Yankees in a 5 3 win over Minnesota.
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Cedric Robertson Chooses Fairmont State College
Cedric Robertson, all state center for Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles, will attend Fairmont State College this fall on an athletic grant in aid. He averaged 21.8 points and 15.7 rebounds, helped Woodrow finish 11-12, and earned Coalfield Conference first team, Big All State captain, and all state triple A honors. Coach Wiseman calls him a very good front line player who loves to win. Robertson lettered all three seasons at Woodrow.
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Pacers Seek Second Win In ABA Playoffs
Indiana State battle as the Pacers host the New York Nets in game two of the ABA title round at the Coliseum. Pacers led 124 103 in Bloomington in game one with Freddie Lewis scoring 33 and Mel Daniels adding 23 points. Nets coach Lou Carnesecca pledged regrouping and no lineup changes as New York aims to even the series before it shifts to New York for games three and four.
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Bruce Devlin Wins 3rd Leg Of Texas Triple Crown
Bruce Devlin clinched the Houston Open title by two strokes with a 10 under par 278 over 6,998 yards at Westwood CC to complete the Texas Triple Crown. He earned $25,000 and recalled a Houston Open moment with Dr. Alfred Knoll that spurred his career comeback after surgery for varicose veins.
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National League and American League batters and pitchers leaders
The standings list leaders in home runs runs batted in and pitching for both leagues. Key names include Aaron Wynn Kingman Colbert May Stargell Cash Powell Freehan Killebrew Carlton Seaver Lolich Blyleven Perry and Wilcox among others.
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He's Taking It Lying Down He's Taking It Lying Down
A playoff on ice unfolds with a controversial play that keeps fans guessing. Key figures emerge as teams clash in a tense moment shaping the series.
Rangers Face Elimination By Bruins In Stanley Cup Playoffs
Rangers must deliver a flawless, mistake free performance to avoid elimination as Boston holds a 3-1 series lead. Coach Emile Francis vows a superior effort in game five while Eddie Johnston again supports Boston’s goaltending.
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Masters Mile Run at Woodrow Wilson Track Meet
Woodrow Wilson coaches invite runners to a Masters Mile on May 20 during intermission at the regional track tournament at Beckley track. Open to all entrants with entries by name height and weight to determine heat placement. Trophies awarded to winners in weight and age categories.
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Beckley College adds three recruits to basketball roster
Beckley College head coach and athletic director Joe Cook completed spring recruiting by signing three players for next season. The new signees are Ron Brooks, Richard Brice, and Rick Wells, boosting the basketball program under Cook's leadership.
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Falcons Finish Second in NAIA Bowling Championship
Fairmont State (W.Va.) placed second with 16 605 pins as Harding College won with 17 546. Doubles team Bill Malone and Bob Myers also took runner up as Rockhurst defeated them in title match.
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Hank Aaron Out With Arthritic Neck Stir
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves misses games due to an arthritic neck condition. He rested after a road trip and doctors expect the issue to improve with medication. Aaron, 38, has homered twice in the St. Louis series and needs 69 more to tie Babe Ruth’s all time record.
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