Garcia Praises Billy Martin as A's Turnaround Hero
Oakland manager Billy Martin earns rare praise from Indians skipper Dave Garcia after the A's 5-1 win. Matt Keough earned his fourth victory, praising Martin for building confidence. Bevering and Gross hit back-to-back homers as Oakland moved seven games over .500 and led the AL West.
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Carlton Battles Silence As He Almost Hurls No-Hit Game
Steve Carlton inched toward a no hitter against the Atlanta Braves before Bill Nahorodny lined a two out single in the eighth. Carlton, 7-1 winner, had a four year media blackout despite a masterful 7 2 3 innings with 26 165 on hand. Elsewhere Mets beat Reds 3-2 in 10 innings, Expos 10 Astros 1, Cardinals 9 Giants 5.
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LaRussa injures shoulder during White Sox win over Brewers
Tony LaRussa dislocated his right shoulder for the third time while attempting to mediate a bench clearing brawl during the fourth inning of Chicago's 11 7 victory over Milwaukee. Lamar Johnson homered twice as Ed Farmer earned his seventh save in relief. Other AL results included Minnesota 4 Baltimore 2 Texas 11 Boston 3 and Oakland 5 Cleveland 1 with Buddy Bell and Gaylord Perry contributing for Texas.
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Rosie Ruiz offered entry in Cleveland Marathon
Cleveland officials negotiating with Rosie Ruiz, the Boston Marathon disqualification winner, to run the May 18 event to prove she is a legitimate long distance runner. About 6,000 entrants expected in the marathon and a 10,000 meter companion race. Ruiz would register by race day.
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Pirates star Madlock suspended for altercation with umpire
Bill Madlock of the Pirates drew a record suspension after clashing with home plate umpire Jerry Crawford over a third strike. Feeney fined him 5000 dollars. Madlock could lose about 20700 from 15 days of pay. He appealed through the union with possible further relief after the hearing, while Crawford minimized comment.
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