Baseball aims at Cuba trip for U S all star team
Major league baseball and Fidel Castro moved closer to sending a U S all star team to Cuba for the first time since 1962. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn received an invitation relayed by Sen George McGovern who toured the island with South Dakota basketball teams. Kuhn warned the visit was not yet assured and would likely be an all star team, possibly after the World Series or next spring.
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Panthers debut win shores up North Central standings
Elyria Catholic earned its first school baseball victory at North Park, 3-2 over Garfield Trinity. Todd Diedrick opened the scoring. Al Rubinoski tossed a five hitter for the Panthers with seven strikeouts, while Bryan Thomas drove in the decisive run in the sixth. Trinity pitcher issues and nine walks fueled Elyria Catholic’s margin in a windy, well played opener.
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Thurmond Could Help Cavaliers in Playoff Run
Richfield AP reports Nate Thurmond, despite a suspect left knee, could bolster the Cleveland Cavaliers as they prepare for their playoff opener at Washington. Coach Bill Fitch calls him inspirational on the bench, while Thurmond himself expresses cautious optimism about contributing by June.
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Wrigley Dies, Cubs Owner Philip Wrigley Passes
Chicago report states chewing gum magnate and Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley died early today after a gastrointestinal hemorrhage. He had fallen ill at his Lake Geneva Wisconsin home and was transported to Lakeland Hospital where he died. Spokesman David Sloane confirmed the illness and death.
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Harrah's 10th inning homer lifts Rangers in dramatic win
Toby Harrah hit a one out homer in the bottom of the 10th that carried over the 37 foot sign, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians and keeping them unbeaten in the AL West. Bert Blyleven pitched well for Cleveland while Ken Henderson's misplay in right cost a run. The crowd of 25,208 booed Henderson in Arlington Stadium as the game lingered into extras.
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Bay Spoils Elyria's 1977 Baseball Debut
Elyria loses 5-2 at home as Bay's Jon Osborne a sophomore right-hander, throws a one hitter through five innings. Duane Sanageh matches him until the sixth, Bay builds three runs in the sixth on RBI singles from Rich Weimer and Scott Richants. Elyria's Jim Evans homers in the fifth, while Bay's fielding and sun wind hindered both teams.
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