Dodgers fall to Cardinals in back-to-back shutouts
St Louis manager Ken Boyer downplays hype after two consecutive four hit shutouts against the Dodgers. John Urrea confounds LA with careful control, limiting their offense while Ken Reitz homers for the Cardinals. San Francisco visits Busch Stadium as Denny faces Vida Blue in tonight’s series opener.
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Boyer urges Cardinals to relax and play baseball well
New manager Ken Boyer told the Cardinals to relax and enjoy the game as they posted two shutout wins. He aims to remove crises, back players fully, and expects leadership from Lou Brock while noting strong starting pitching and run scoring potential on the 30th Cards manager era.
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Southern Illinoisan Sport Roundup May Day 1978
Sports brief from the Southern Illinoisan on May 1 1978 highlights local teams and scores across leagues. Mentions key players and upcoming games with concise notes suitable for a daily sports page card.
Hinkle Beats Player To Win New Orleans Open In 66
Lon Hinkle captured the New Orleans Open with a final round 66 to derail Gary Player's bid for four straight PGA Tour titles. Hinkle finished 17 under par at Lakewood, 271, while Player tied for fifth at 273 and left the field behind Gibby Gilbert and Fuzzy Zoeller.
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Legends of Golf duel ends in Slammin' Sam triumph
In Austin Texas Slammin Sam Snead and Gardner Dickinson captured the $100,000 first prize at the Legends of Golf tournament after a final round 66 to Foils Thomson and Kel Nagle who finished one stroke back. The 54 hole event paid well with Dickinson earning a career payday as Snead extended his major tally.
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Coles Wins Lady Tara Golf in Playoff After Injury Comeback
Janet Coles, 23, from California, on crutches last month, captured the Lady Tara Golf Tournament in a playoff with a six foot birdie on the third hole. The victory, her first on the LPGA Tour in 14 months, boosts her confidence to compete with top players. Coles finished 8 under par at 211 after a closing 70 at Brookfield West, earning $11,250 of the $75,000 prize. Stacy and Ehret shot 71 Sunday.
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Saluki coaching search heats up as May 1 deadlines loom
SIUC begins sorting applicants for two basketball coaching vacancies after head coach Paul Lambert's departure and assistant Herman Williams resignation. May 1 is the last day for applications, with a five-name IAC subcommittee set to reduce to three for interviews.
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