Cubs fall as Phillies win doubleheader split
Phillies ace Ken Breit's three hits and RBIs spark a 3-0 opener win while Willie Montanez, Bill Robinson and Cesar Tovar drive in runs in a 7-6 Cubs loss in the nightcap. Billy Williams belts a homer and double for four RBIs as Chicago collapses after a 6-0 surge.
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Tigers edge Brewers as Brinkman triples in ninth
Ed Brinkman tripled with two on in the ninth to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 win over Milwaukee. Mickey Stanley singled, Aurelio Rodriguez walked, and Brinkman’s three-base hit slipped past a diving outfielder for the decisive run. Jos Coleman pitched well until Pedro Garcia’s double in the eighth tied the game.
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Royals Rally Sparks Win Over A's 5-2 in Oakland
Kansas City exploded three homers in the sixth inning to beat Oakland 5-2 Saturday. Vida Blue and Dick Drago had a scoreless duel until Roylas bats broke through as Paul Schaal opened the inning with his second homer, followed by Kurt Bevaqua double, John Mayberry walk, Amos Otis homer, and Lou Piniella adding a run.
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A's Rally Behind Ray Fosse in Ninth Inning Win
Blue jas third homer of the season and Rollie Fingers replaced Blue. A’s knocked out Drago in the ninth. Doug Bird preserved the win. Avs scored their first run in the eighth on a Ray Fosse single, a throwing error, an infield out and a sacrifice fly by Angel Mangual. They added another in the ninth on hits by Reggie Jackson and Deron Johnson.
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Red Sox fall to Orioles as Joss loses again
Orioles win to reach 500 with a third straight victory. Red Sox score in the first on a walk, Yastrzemski single, Cepeda double. Blair homers in the second off Bill Lee. Don Baylor's sac fly and Davis’ single push lead. Powell doubles for final run. Alexander remains unbeaten in four decisions.
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Braves Rally Ties Dodgers in Rain-Interrupted 12th
Attenta sparked a late surge for Atlanta with Lum driving in a run on a double to score Dave Johnson after a two-out walk from Charlie Hough. Bill Russell later hit a sacrifice fly in the 12th giving Los Angeles a 7 6 lead before rain halted play.
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Braves Rally For Tie In Eighth Inning Thriller
The Braves rallied in the eighth behind pinch hitter Dick Dietz who tied the game with a three run double after Darrell Evans and Dusty Baker drove in runs. Hank Aaron added a walk and Johnson singled to load the bases, setting up the Dietz blow against Tommy John and two relievers.
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Eaton police golf champ wins Shawnee Division event
Clyde Webb of Murphysboro presents the trophy to M W Eaton of Elkville as Eaton claims top honors in the Shawnee Division Illinois Police Association golf outing at Jackson Country Club. Eaton shot 82 to edge Vienna’s Bill Maloney 88. Dan Lane SIU Police 4. Don Evers Illinois State Police 85. Larry Hill Carbondale PD posted low net 118.47 among guests Kelly Hodge Granite City PD 75 and John Hoffman 78.
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Astros top Giants as Wilson limits them in win
Don Wilson allowed six hits while Houston scored two first inning runs to beat San Francisco 2 0 Saturday night. Jim Wynn and Roger Metzger hit triples to start the frame and Metzger scored on Bob Watsons fly. Wilson improved to 4 4 while Gary Mathews homered for the Giants in the fourth. The win moved Houston six percentage points ahead of the Giants in the NL West.
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Indiana University Wins Big Ten Golf Championship
Indiana University captured its third Big Ten golf title at the Béth Big Ten championship on Purdue’s North Course. Ohio State's Steve Groves earned medalist honors with a 289 total, the first Buckeye to win since Jack Nicklaus in 1961. Indiana posted 1,484 strokes for the 72-hole event, beating Ohio State by eight strokes.
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Reds Dominate Padres In Rainy Riverfront Showdown
Cincinnati Reds defeated San Diego 104 in a rain soaked National League clash at Riverfront Stadium. Pete Rose scored three times and hit a run scoring double while Johnny Bench drove in two and hit his 10th homer of the year. Jim McGlothlin struggled as Fred Kendall homered for the Padres and Nate Colbert drove in two with a single in the eighth.
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Favreau in Stable Condition After Eye Injury
Carl Favreau, pitcher for Carbondale Community High School, was struck in the eye by a batted ball in the Gorham district tournament. His broken cheekbone reportedly improved after plastic surgery. Coach Larry Jackson said eye condition remains uncertain but shows progress. Favreau faces about a week more in Barnes Hospital in St Louis.
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Indy trials delayed by rain at Indianapolis
Stormy weather and engine trouble disrupted the 57th running of the 500 mile race trials at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Only Sammy Sessions managed a qualifying attempt before quitting. Two rookies Brayton and Bigelow escaped damage in practice as rain and a tornado warning delayed starting and left eight cars to qualify when tests resume. A. J. Foyt led the field with the No. 84 backup car at the front of the pack.
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Indians win with homers in 64 victory over Yankees
Cleveland Indians fueled by two Dave Duncan homers and a John Ellis homer defeated the New York Yankees 64. Milt Wilcox earned the win to go 3-0 with Rey Lamb relief helping cap a three game Cleveland skid. Fritz Peterson took the loss for New York.
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Cardinals Expos rainout ends doubleheader delay
AP reports a St Louis Cardinals vs Montreal Expos NL game was postponed by rain and cold with no makeup date set. third straight Expos postponement noted. Also, Murphysboro Merchants beat Merlem Moslems 11-4 in slo pitch at Marion. Merchants advance to a 4:45 pm semifinal as Daly homered twice and Harria and Dempsey also went yard.
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Bradley surprises in MVC baseball opening day
Bradley stunned by Tulsa 2 in eighth as Missouri Valley Conference tournament opened. Tulsa beat St Louis 12-7 while New Mexico State blanked Drake 5-0. Later MSU beat St Louis 7-4 and Louisville defeated NMS 7-1. Bradley earlier ended LSU home win streak with 4-2 upset snapping SIU run. Boskydell fast pitch win over Lesser American Legion. Lipa and Wylatt pitched.
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Illinois expands black coaches in college basketball
The Champaign Courier notes Illinois leads in black coaches with Emory Luck named head coach at Northern Illinois to replace Tom Jorgensen, and Walt Moore named head coach at Western Illinois. The piece applauds progress in race relations in Illinois sports, citing Moore’s early coaching at Attucks and his role in guiding players like Les Taylor toward college careers. It also mentions Johnny Jackson at Oberlin and predicts more black coaches will rise nationally.
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