Astros Need Major Help After Slump and Injuries
The Houston Astros have dropped eight straight, won only three of the last 13, and scored three runs in five games while opponents tally 19. Manager Preston Gomez plans changes featuring Doug Rader and Ken Boswell, with Enos Cabell and Larry Milbourne penciled into the lineup.
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Monday and Tuesday Major League Baseball Matchups Listed
Schedule lists Monday games for St Louis Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Houston Philadelphia San Diego Montreal Los Angeles New York and San Francisco with starting times from 7:35 p.m. to 11:05 p.m. Tuesday repeats several matchups including St Louis Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Montreal Los Angeles New York and San Francisco at similar times.
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Seton Hall and Arizona State Upset College World Series Polls
Seton Hall toppled Florida State 11-0 and Arizona State edged Texas 5-2 as top teams faltered in Omaha. South Carolina beat Eastern Michigan 5-1 while Seton Hall faced emotional notes after learning ex-coach Owen Carroll had died. Arizona State, Texas, and South Carolina pursued key wins as the double elimination proceeded.
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Stout Tops Dragway Field at Action Dragway Night
Harold Stout of Indianapolis drove his SS C Ford to the win in the eighth mile field at Action Dragway for a 1000 dollar event. Harlow Scott finished second in an SS NA Chevy. Other class winners included Lloyd Thompson F MP Camaro Ker man Goss Gremlin Ron Haltom Dennis Ross Glen Banto Gil Hudgen George Williams with several runners up listed in each category.
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No-Hitter Dream Ends as Holtzman Wins 4-0
Oakland ace Ken Holtzman fell one out shy of a no-hitter, losing the bid on Tom Ver Japanese’s wind-aided double. Holtzman still earned the win as the A's defeated Detroit 4-0 while other AL games produced varied results.
Panthers claim softball win with Otte strong at plate
Louann Otte struck out 10 and earned two hits to lead the Miss Softball Panthers to a 10 to 6 victory. Leanne Davis added two singles while Nora Dial tripled for the losers as Cronin and Dyn-O-Mite contributed offense.
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No-Hitters John Ellis' two-run double guides late win
Larry Hisle doubled to start Minnesota's six run ninth and capping with an RBI single. Hisle's hit sparked protest from Boston manager Darrell Johnson who was ejected after claiming the ball was caught. Umpire ruled Carbo glove touched wall. Yankee win follows disputed calls in left field. Chris Chambliss drove in two in ninth. Brewers beat Angels 4 3 on Porter two run single and homer.
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