Billyball Belts Yankees in 8-6 Oakland Win
Cliff Johnson homered 450 feet in the seventh as the A's beat the Yankees 8-6 at Oakland Coliseum. Jeff Jones earned the win in relief after 18 Oakland hits, boosting the A's record to 19-3 and widening the AL West lead. Johnson, a former Yankees player, praised the club while Billy Martin praised the right handed DH. The crowd of 44,105 pushed the season home total to 270,920. the Yankees suffered their most runs allowed to Oakland this season.
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Derby chaos at Churchill Downs as field shuffled
Derby eve turmoil surrounds Flying Nashua Mythical Ruler and Saw Me as courts reinstate them after a Thursday bump. Kentucky appeals court expands a track order, forcing rescheduling and new post positions while trainers protest potential loss of favored draws. Officials face a 10 million expected Derby day pool and mass program reprints.
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Preakness May Split If Entries Exceed Sixteen
Pimlico racing secretary Larry Abbundi says the Preakness could run in two divisions if more than 16 horses enter. Past splits occurred in 1918. 1928 saw a record 18 starters. The Derby field and Oaks context shape expectations as contenders vie for the $305,700 prize and a single winner.
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Celtics rally to even series with 100 98 win in Philadelphia
Celtics erase 17 point deficit to beat 76ers 100 98 in Philadelphia and square the Eastern Conference finals at three games apiece. Larry Bird led with 25 points while Kevin McHale made a clutch defensive stop in the final seconds as Boston avoided a 3 1 hole and kept hopes alive for a return to Boston Garden.
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Stanley play resumes as Flames top North Stars 3 2
In Calgary the young Flames upset the Minnesota North Stars 3 2 to level their Stanley Cup semifinal at one game each. Rookie goalie Pat Raggin stifled late Minnesota chances as Calgary clung to victory at the Corral.
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Debbie Austin leads CPC International after windy round
Debbie Austin, tied for the CPC International lead at 2-under par after the second round, vows to overcome putting troubles. The Oneida native, 33, struggled with 10 putts from 15 feet or less through 14 holes and cited tendinitis and a knee injury, while wind at Moss Creek Plantation affected club selection on the 6,290-yard Devils Elbow South course. Sandra Haynie opened with a 66 but later faltered to 76.
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Gilder tops Houston Open after lightning delay lead
Bob Gilder climbs to 10 under after a 45 minute halt and an eagle on the 16th, shooting a 64 to take a 36 hole Houston Open lead at Woodlands. Pat Lindsey also carded 64 while weather and late bogeys by Valentine and Irwin kept the field tight.
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