Luzinski Powers Phillies Past Astros with Homer and Double
Philadelphia's Greg Luzinski homered and doubled as the Phillies beat the Houston Astros 6-2. Luzinski extended a six game hitting streak with 12 hits in 22 at bats, including five homers and three doubles, while Mike Schmidt also homered twice in the game. Pitcher Dick Ruthven earned the win to move 5-3, with Dickie Noles finishing.
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Rumbo Wins Golden State Breeders Stakes at Hollywood Park
Rumbo, trained by Bill Shoemaker and ridden by Shoemaker, won the $150,000 Golden State Breeders Sires Stakes at Hollywood Park to return to Triple Crown action. The colt carrying 117 pounds beat The Carpenter by five lengths in 1:40.3 for 11-16 miles, with 3- year-olds Genuine Risk and Codex among past rivals in other races.
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Maryland Halts Villanova Streak At IC4A Upset
Maryland stunned Villanova 100-94 at Franklin Field to end a 25 year ACC winning streak. Renaldo Nehemiah’s absence loomed as Don Paige and Amos Korir delivered double wins for Villanova while Maryland fought back with strong field events and sprinting. Costello celebrated by leaping into the water pit after the final upset, praising his team’s effort and resilience.
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Brennan heads to New Mexico athletic staff post
Syracuse University academic advisor Tom Brennan is moving to the University of New Mexico as assistant to the athletic director. Brennan will oversee academic affairs at UNM amid a transcript fixing scandal that led to resignations and federal mail fraud charges against a coaching staff member. Brennan has departed for New Mexico and could not comment.
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Burgomeister Dominates Meadows Feature in Sloppy Track
Burgomeister driven by Bill Haughton trotted 2 02.4 to win the first division at the Meadows near Pittsburgh. Noble Hustle was second and Super Split third. Burgomeister, owned by Marcello Florentino and Haughton’s late son’s estate, paid 20.80 for the win. Nevele Impulse, guided by Dick Macomber, won the second division in 2 03.4 over Wicked Varsity with Thor Viking third, paying 3.60.
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Blasingame says Japan must improve to match U.S. majors
Blasingame, former Hanshin Tigers manager, argues Japanese teams still lag U.S. major leaguers. He notes weaknesses in the Japanese leagues and predicts it will take a long time before they equal the American majors.
Right N Ready Wins Flower City Handicap at Finger Lakes
Right N Ready, a five year old chestnut horse ridden by Bobby McKeever, scored a one length victory over Broadway Buck in the Flower City handicap at Finger Lakes Race Track. Captain Carole finished third in a six horse field as the winner covered six furlongs in 1:12.8 and paid returns of 7.80, 3.60 and 2.20.
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