Cardinals Rally Tops Astros After 6-1 Deficit
St Louis roared back from a 6-1 hole to edge Houston 7-6 as the Astros bullpen meltdown spoiled a strong start by Bobby Sprowl. George Hendricks delivered key hits, Keith Hernandez praised the Houston relievers, and manager Bill Virdon lamented two ninth inning miscues that doomed the lead.
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Celtics reclaim NBA title in hard-fought triumph over Rockets
Boston ousted Houston 102 91 on the Rockets home court to claim a 14th NBA crown. Bird led with 27 points 13 rebounds and five assists as Houston’s Malone acknowledged Boston’s supremacy. Maxwell named series MVP and Auerbach praised his title team.
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Derby sons seek Preakness glory at Pleasant Colony
Two Hall of Fame trainer sons enter the 106th Preakness with late-closing runners Woodchopper and Highland Blade. Woodchopper, second to Pleasant Colony in the Derby, leaves from post nine with Eddie Delahoussaye aboard. Highland Blade, rider Jacinto Vasquez, departs post twelve after three wins in four starts this year. Pleasant Colony, the Derby winner trained by Buckland Farm’s Johnny Campo, is the 5-2 early favorite from post thirteen in a 13/16 mile race at Pimlico.
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Hartzog forecasts seventh straight MVC title for SIU
SIU Carbondale coach Lew Hartzog predicts his Salukis will win a seventh consecutive Missouri Valley Conference outdoor title at McAndrew Stadium. The meet opens with decathlon events, then finals across Sunday. Standouts include David Lee defending NCAA titles in hurdles and long jump with a likely four outdoor wins. Karsten Schulz meets Drake’s Chris Mares in the 1500.
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Salukis favored in Missouri Valley Track and Field meet
SIUC coach Hartzog seeks national reach while defending champs Salukis eye conference crown. Key events feature top marks in high jump by Stephen Wray and three others, 100m dash led by Earl Wilson, and strong 5,000 and 10,000 contenders from Illinois State Indiana State and Drake.
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