Strange ninth inning ends Reds Braves game in upset fashion
Bob Johnson, once a Met, tripped rounding third on Good Friday as Pete Rose and Johnson diverged toward third. The stumble halted a potential tying run, enabling Atlanta to beat Cincinnati 4 3. Houston moved atop the NL with a 5 2 win over Philadelphia as Rusty Staub drove in two in the fifth.
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Hawks, Flyers, Kings Seek Turning Point in NHL Playoffs
In the Stanley Cup series the Chicago Black Hawks host the New York Rangers aiming to even the best of seven after winning 7-4 to cut the deficit to 2-1. The Flyers face elimination in Philadelphia as they duel the Blues, while the Kings meet the North Stars in California with the series tied 2-2. Bobby Hull headlines the lineup for Chicago with Mikita and Wharram, as Ravlich is sidelined by an eye injury.
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Baseball Standings From Sunday Games
Chicago visits Detroit Boston travels Cleveland Oakland hosts Washington California plays Baltimore Minnesota faces New York in interleague action plus two more results.
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Apache Downs Race Card Highlights by Odds and Names
A dense list of races from Apache Crs and Pinal Crs events with multiple stakes notes. Entries include horses such as Franse-Espanto Jackie's Kay Edge-on Sport Ekc, and Missouri breds, with odds and placements across Gr. 1 2 3 tiers, including 5-16 mile events and rundowns of Long Season Miss Perfect Labelmaker and others.
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Paxton
Bart Cole
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Giants face Reed in Coast opener
Oklahoma City 89ers Howie Reed, a 20 game winner last season, is expected to start the Pacific Coast League opener in Phoenix next Tuesday night. Manager Cat Deal touts his pitching corps led by Reed and veterans House Eilers and Dukes, with rested infielders Watson Colbert Lampard and catcher Brand.
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Lakers coach Van Breda Kolff hints at quitting over NBA ball
Bill Van Breda Kolff says he may quit over the brand of ball in the league though his Lakers, led by Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, hold a 30 lead in the Western Division finals against the San Francisco Warriors with a possible series sweep in Oakland.
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Totems advance in WHL playoffs after 3-2 win over Phoenix
Seattle Totems topped Phoenix 3-2 to complete a four game semifinal sweep and advance in the Western Hockey League playoffs. The series win sets up a final against the San Diego-Portland winner as San Diego holds a 2-1 edge. Roadrunner goals included a late second period tally by Del Topoli after a turnover. Seattle tied it 2-2 with goals from Gerry Leonard and Earl Heiskala.
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Culp Wins Twice In AWA Wrestling Meet Contention
Curley Culp of Arizona State won two matches at the amateur wrestling meet in Lincoln Nebraska advancing in the heavyweight division. He defeated Ron Wright of Wyoming 4-2 and Rockey Rasley 8-1, remaining among three contenders for the title.
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Palmer Eliminated As Player Dominates Masters Round Three
Arnold Palmer failed to make the 36 hole cut at Augusta as Gary Player and Don January contended for the lead. Player shot 67 to reach five under par, while January carded a 68 with an eagle on the 13th as Jack Nicklaus sat one stroke back.
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UTEP Track Boycott Hits BYU Meet Over Racial Claims
Eight UTEP track athletes led by Bob Beamon boycotted the Brigham Young triangular meet amid protests of BYU racial discrimination. Coach Wayne Vandenberg indicated boycott members may disassociate from the team. Two Bahamas-born teammates traveled to Provo.
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Horse Race Card Summary From Emerald Park Meet
A dense listing shows nine races of 550 to 721 yards with multiple greyhound style entries and bets. Names include Sheila Duke OBrien Princess Trudy and Magic Silica among many entrants. Results emphasize prize money and tote shares with several scratched runners noted.
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Romanullah Tops Downs Feature At Arizona Downs Meet
Romanullah leads seven older runners in a one mile Turf Paradise Arizona Downs allowance feature. King Alabil carries 116 pounds with Romanullah as a top contender after 18 months out for knee surgery and a recent close loss in the Arizona Downs Handicap. Other starters include Parker Road Pram Teanor Speck Good and Laughin Sir.
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