Astros Blank Cardinals as Richard Dominates Birthday Win
The Houston Astros beat the St Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Bill Virdons 45th birthday night. J R Richard earned the win with seven strong innings and Greg Gross added a four hit performance to fuel the victory and push Houston to seven wins in eight games.
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Orr Signs with Black Hawks Amid Injury Cloud
Bobby Orr reached a tentative, multi year deal with the Chicago Black Hawks after leaving the Boston Bruins as a free agent. Doctors will decide if his battered knee requires a sixth operation and whether he can play. Chicago GM Tommy Ivan says payments are guaranteed even if Orr cannot take the ice.
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Yanks' Billy Martin ejected after clash with umpire
Billy Martin sparked a bench and field clash with umpire Larry McCoy during the Yankees 3 4 victory over the Angels. McCoy ejected Martin after a disputed third inning call, then Martin's onfield and clubhouse outbursts led to his dismissal. Sparky Lyle saved the game as Catfish Hunter exited after a rough ninth.
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Gossage and Chisox top Brewers 4 2 in pitcher duel
The Chicago White Sox defeated Milwaukee 4 to 2 as reliever Goose Gossage contributed to the win and the Sox pitching staff delivered after Wilbur Wood was briefly injured earlier in May.
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Marion man named co captain of Wesleyan track team
Larry Sanders of Marion was elected co captain of the 1977 Illinois Wesleyan track and field squad after two injury plagued seasons. He tallied a 50.3 seconds best in the 400 meters, with recent finishes and praise from coach Bob Keck noting his leadership and potential.
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