Spokane routs Phoenix in PCL victory behind Joshua long night
Spokane collected 16 hits to beat the Phoenix Giants as Don Joshua led with a home run a double and three singles along with two stolen bases and five RBIs. Ron Cey added a 430 foot two run homer while Jerry Stephenson earned the win in eight effective innings.
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Bench back on beam for Reds in pennant chase
Johnny Bench has found the error of his ways and the Reds, after winning 70 of 100 games last season while coasting, show renewed focus as they push toward the pennant. Cincinnati seeks improved performance in the stretch run.
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Bench Homers Twice Lift Reds To 7-3 Win Over Braves
Cincinnati tops Atlanta 7-3 as Johnny Bench hits two two run homers in the first and fifth innings. Sparky Anderson notes early-season struggles but praises bench and McGlothlin also homering. Other NL scores include Dodgers over Cubs 4-3 and Pirates over Phillies 4-3 in 11 innings.
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Blyleven shines as Twins blank Royals 2-0 in strong debut year
Bert Blyleven, just 20, threw a four-hitter in his second straight shutout, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-0 with runs from Jim Holt and Rod Carew. Harmon Killebrew’s third-base dive started the turning point, aiding Blyleven’s big win as Minnesota faces pitching shortfalls this spring.
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Hoist The Flag Purse At Turf Paradise Showdown
Eight two year olds race in Turf Paradise feature with Rocket Charger and Molly Hogan as a coupled entry trained by Jerry Allred. Rocket Charger carries 120 pounds alongside Midnight Mac and Golden Buff in the 4 4 furlong event. Tucson native Manuel Ortiz named Jockey of the Week after three wins and three thirds. Basil Frazier leads jockeys with 34 wins and Richard Hazelton tops trainers with 23 wins.
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Arizona State Aces Baseball. Badgers Fall Twice
Northern Arizona defeated Wisconsin 13-4 as Joe Killeen hit a grand slam and Ralph Hartley added a three run homer. Arizona State beat Wisconsin 11-2 behind Ed Bane while Duncan Phillips of NAU suffered a torn shoulder. Al Bannister had four hits for ASU and Roger Schmuck homered twice. NAU improved to 14-5 and ASU to 29-8. Northern Arizona and Arizona State meet Wisconsin again.
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Floridians Elminated as Colonels Topple Team in Playoffs
Kentucky Colonels defeated the Floridians 112 103 to take a 4 2 lead in the Eastern series earning a date with the Virginia Squires who ousted the New York Nets. Utah Stars beat Indiana Pacers 120 118 in Western final game one as Merv Jackson scored 18. Kentucky opens Eastern finals against Virginia Friday.
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Orr nets hat trick as Bruins level series with Canadiens
Bobby Orr scored three goals, the first defenseman in 44 years with a Cup hat trick, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 5-4 win over Montreal to deadlock the quarter final at two games apiece. Coach Tom Johnson praised the effort as key to the series.
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