Astros Knepper Dominates Cubs In 6-0 Shutout
Houston left-hander Bob Knepper earned his third shutout of the season, scattering six hits as the Astros beat the Cubs 6-0. Knepper improved to 3-0, overcoming a sixth-inning threat with two outs after pinch-hitter Steve Dillard singled. The win helped Houston surge after a 3-12 start, part of a stretch where they won nine of 11.
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Norton primes for comeback bout against Cooney in MSG
Ken Norton, unhappy with retirement, returns to the ring at age 35 to face Gerry Cooney in Madison Square Garden. Norton, 42-6-1 with 33 KOs, seeks a shot at the title after his past near-misses and a renewed desire to perform. Cooney, 24-0 with 20 KOs, earns $1 million as the favorite in a live HBO telecast.
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Unfamiliar faces mix in relief for A's win over Tigers
Oakland used its bullpen heavily as Bob Owchinko and Jeff Jones shined before Minetto and Bo McLaughlin closed out a 5-3 win over Detroit. Jones earned the victory. Armas and Newman added homers to erase a 3-1 deficit while Owchinko pitched four scoreless innings. Mariners 4 Brewers 1 and Angels 2 Yankees 1 also reported.
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Oregon Drops Four Varsity Sports
Oregon announces it will drop four intercollegiate programs: baseball, men's gymnastics, women's golf, and women's soccer, as part of a program overhaul at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
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Baseball Players File Labor Suit in Washington
The Major League Players Association filed unfair labor charges with the National Labor Relations Board accusing team owners of withholding information. The union threatens a May 29 strike unless a new agreement is reached, with the key issue being compensation to teams losing players in free agency.
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Watson leads Nelson Classic as he eyes fourth straight title
Tom Watson sits atop the Byron Nelson Classic after a 4-under 66 to share the first round lead with Tim Norris at Preston Trail. Watson seeks an unprecedented fourth consecutive Nelson crown, tying Walter Hagen’s record. Norris, a Fresno State rookie, matched par-70 course already.
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Clay court tolls Kriek and others in Forest Hills
South African Johan Kriek warned clay is a different game as the Tournament of Champions at Forest Hills reaches quarterfinals on Har Tru courts. The field remains strong with Kirmayr, Taroczy, Pecci, Purcell, Dibbs, Clerc, Teltscher, and Fibak competing despite McEnroe and Gerulaitis out.
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Whitworth targets first $1 million in golf earnings
Kathy Whitworth, veteran star of four straight dominant seasons starting in 1970, seeks to become golf's first $1 million winner in 1981. entering the $125,000 Lady Michelob at Brookfield West, she trails the all time LPGA victory mark by two wins and has career earnings of $955,825.
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