Bomback Stabilizes Jays and Ends 19-Game Baltimore Drought
Toronto beats Baltimore 4-2 as Mark Bomback improves to 3-1, overcoming an early Orioles lead with Willie Upshaw’s eighth inning homer and key hits by Garth Torg Alfredo Griffin. Al Bumbry’s two-out homer put Baltimore ahead before the Jays seized control late.
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Preakness field seen as small, likely under a dozen
Chicago Sun-Times reports Pimlico May 16 may draw a field of just over a dozen for the $200 000 plus Preakness with Pleasant Colony expected to run after winning the Derby. Woodchopper, Highland Blade and others are also discussed as likely starters while several Derby runners may skip the race.
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Cards Rally Past Reds as Hume Wins in Relief
St Louis defeats Cincinnati 5-4 as reliever Joe Edelen notches his first major league win. Reds tied it in the sixth on Ron Lester’s double and Larry Buttner’s single. Also notes Giants beat Phillies behind Schmidt’s two homers and Ruthven McGraw save. Astros edge Pirates on Don Sutton seven innings, five hits and three walks. Braves top Cubs 9-7 on Chambliss four RBIs and 18-hit attack. Padres beat Mets 4-1 in opener. Youngblood powers Mets in nightcap.
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NC Football Player Undergoes Spinal Fusion After Accident
North Carolina player Steve Streater underwent spinal fusion surgery Sunday after a Thursday traffic crash left him paralyzed from the waist down. The operation aims to stabilize the spine as he recovers.
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Valenzuela On Pitcher Tempo and Raines Speed Cited
In a tense Expos Dodgers game, Valenzuela noted Tim Raines speed and the need to keep him from base. Gullickson gave up a leadoff walk, Lopes stole second and scored, and the 10th inning saw RBI hits by Smith and Lopes along with Dusty Baker and Steve Garvey scoring on a sacrifice fly and a Garvey single. Carter praised Valenzuela’s allure, saying many opponents want a second look at his pitches.
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Yankees quiet A’s with two wins as Martin homers
Martin led the Yankees with a homer and 121 RBI. Dave Revering, a hitter for Martin, drew postgame criticism from the manager who said he could have used a different runner. Ron Davis struck out five in relief for the win in the first game, while Rich Gossage closed out the 4-1 victory in the second. Michael called the twin victory a big lift as New York faced a hot Oakland club.
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Griffin Leads Clippers In Relief Victory Over Tidewater
Mike Griffin delivered three innings of strong relief to earn his second win of the season as Columbus beat first place Tidewater 6 3. Griffin stepped in after Tidewater took a 3 2 lead, quieted the Tides over the final two innings, and helped the Clippers rally for three runs in the ninth. Reliever Dan Boitano absorbed the loss, dropping to 2 3. Other games saw Rochester top Richmond 7 4 Syracuse crush Toledo 11 4 and Pawtucket defeat Charleston 8 2.
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Ex ump Luciano on trial at mike
Former major league umpire Ron Luciano pursues a new role as a baseball broadcaster with NBC. The piece contrasts his fiery onfield style and 30,000 dollar umpiring pay with a cautious start in TV, noting early challenges, director pressure, and questions about future depth as an analyst.
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Thirst Wins Finger Lakes Feature in $9,800 Race
Thirst, a 6 year old chestnut gelding, won the featured eight race at Finger Lakes by a length and a half under rider Steve Rowan. The six furlongs took 1 12 4/5, paying $10.80 $4.80 and $3. Irish Jake was second with Super B.M. third in a seven horse field. Daily double 2-1 paid $15.40. trifecta 5-1-7 paid $832.50 to 11 shareholders and $277.50 to 72 box tickets.
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