Weak NFL draft leaves big names scarce despite hoopla
The NFL draft drew praise and critique as Gil Brandt and Tom Landry lamented a weak talent pool beyond the first two rounds. After 334 players were chosen in 12 rounds, defensive backs led with 50 picks, while Florida topped colleges with 10 players taken and the Southeast Conference led conferences with 36 selections.
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Barr’s rainproof gem sinks Cardinals in shutout win
San Francisco pitcher Jim Barr overcame two long rain delays to toss a five hit shutout against St. Louis, improving his record to 2-3 for the night. His performance continued a strong run against the Cardinals, who were paced early by Larry Herndon’s two run triple and later by Barr’s RBI single. Herndon finished 3-for-3 with two stolen bases as the Giants posted four runs to blank the Cardinals.
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Grimsley Wins As Expos Take NL East Lead 12-8
Montreal Expos, led by Ross Grimsley who improved to 3-0, defeated the Houston Astros 10-3 in 40 degree weather to seize first place in the NL East at 12-8. Grimsley, ex-Cincinnati and ex-Baltimore, aims for a World Series. Reds, Dodgers, Padres also won in midweek NL action.
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Salukis Split Doubleheader With Eastern Illinois
Salukis win game one 8-2 behind Saluki pitchers Bob Schroeck and Dave Stieb. Schroeck earned his third win to move to 3-1, while Stieb saved. In game two SIUC led 3-2 before EIU rallied for two in the seventh to take 4-3. Knezevich took the loss. SIUC record moves to 28-11, EIU to 21-16.
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Young trainer faces Derby with Alydar in 104th run
Louisville AP. At 32, John Veitch is the youngest Derby trainer prepping Alydar for Churchill Downs. He credits an early start learned from his father, Sylvester Veitch, a Racing Hall of Fame trainer who never won a Derby. The field includes Affirmed, Sensitive Prince, Believe It, and others as insiders.
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Waterbury Watch Aimed at Evansville May Series
Marion readers see pitcher Waterbury in the May 58 schedule as Oklahoma City faces Evansville. Waterbury, with the Phillies' American Association squad, could monitor Phillies veterans in box scores. Also notes SIUC coaches banter at Luncheon, coach signings by Norm Stewart, and Larry Harris leaving Johnston City lineup.
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