New Orleans Superdome plans faced with mixed odds
A $130 million domed stadium in New Orleans faces long odds and high hopes. Officials expect football and conventions to drive early profits while baseball and other events seek stable tenants. a large baseline tax supports operations but uncertainties linger despite signed office space leases and big event plans.
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Pirates edge Cardinals as Davalillo delivers walk off single
Vic Davalillo, batting .352, singles in the 10th to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Gene Alley opened the final frame with a hit and Milt May, pinch hitting, followed with a run producing single off Joe Torre. Wise took the loss in a tight pitchers duel while Rick Wise yielded the decisive hit after 12 one run decisions.
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Brewers top Tigers as Orioles slump in rough AL East night
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 as Baltimore's Orioles dropped to 4-3 loss to Cleveland. Cleveland beat Baltimore 4-3, while New York, Boston, Chicago and Minnesota won their games. The Tigers lead the division slips. Milwaukee wins third straight versus Detroit.
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Rain Delays Steeleville Class B Softball Regional
Rain forced a one day postponement of the Steeleville Class B softball regional. Tonight Gordons meets Nashville at 7 with Farm Bureau vs Pinckneyville in the nightcap. Saturday features Steeleville vs Du Quoin at 7 and the other winners play for a spot in the finals, now scheduled for Sunday.
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Lauchner family leads at Clayton Shaw AAU swim meet
The Lauchner siblings excel at Webster Groves Missouri event with Carol winning three firsts and two seconds in 11 12 year old events, Mark taking a 400 free title and two thirds, and Jayne earning a second third and fourth in open and age group races.
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Fire at Exhibi tion Park Racetrack Kills 11 Horses
A Friday morning blaze at Exhibi tion Park Racetrack in neoover B C killed 11 thoroughbred horses and left an undetermined number missing. This is the track's second major fire in two months following a June 4 blaze that killed 26 horses valued at 75000 dollars.
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Unknown tied with Thirsk leads PGA opening round
Stan Thirsk and Bud Allin shared the early lead at two under par after the opening round of the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills. Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino were among leaders at one under while Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player shot even par. Weather light rain and winds affected play as 139 players competed for the $40,000 top prize in the $200,000 event.
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Theismann Injured as Argonauts Fall in Opener
Toronto Argonauts suffer season opening loss as quarterback Theismann injures his leg early in the second quarter while Toronto leads 7 0. Scrambling action follows as replacements attempt to steady the offense.
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