Twins win in 11 innings after out-of-order batting
Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland Indians 11-10 in 11 innings as Danny Thompson and Dan Ford swapped batting positions in the ninth. Thompson drove in the winning run with a single in the 11th amid a chaotic lineup issue and umpire rules dispute.
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Pele signs with New York Cosmos in landmark NASL move
Brazilian icon Pele ends retirement to join New York Cosmos on a three year contract worth 147 million with Warner Communications. He will be featured in a major advertising campaign and debut June 15 in an exhibition against Dallas Tornado. The signing aims to boost NASL attendance and potential TV deals.
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Dodgers blank Expos to win four hit shutout on homestand
Andy Messersmith allowed four hits in his fourth shutout and 21st of his career as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos 4–0. Jimmy Wynn hit his 12th homer. Dodgers move within a half game of Cincinnati, drawing over 1 million in home attendance in the season’s earliest date.
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Orioles sale to Bill Veeck falls through in bid collapse
Baltimore Orioles deal worth 12 million dollars with Bill Veeck ended as Jerold C. Hoffberger abandoned six months of negotiations. Veeck expressed shock and disappointment, saying the move was Hoffberger’s internal decision. Hoffberger and Frank Cashen declined to comment.
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Horse clinic planned at Louisa fairgrounds
Dr. Kiser, director of equestrian facilities at Iowa State University Ames, will lead a horse clinic at the Louisa County fairgrounds on June 12 at 1 p.m. Topics include general grooming and feeding, Western pleasure riding and halter performance, with a Q&A at the end. The Louisa County 4-H Horse Club will run a lunch stand before and after the presentation.
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Washington teams to play Cedar Rapids
Baseball schedule shows Washington teams hosting Ellis Dodgers Cubs and YMCA 13 year old teams from Cedar Rapids in a summer series. June 14 matchups at Cedar Rapids and here, with multiple dates through August. Cedar Rapids games at the Roosevelt diamond.
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Full Little League schedule for Washington Brighton area
A complete summer slate for Washington and Brighton Little League teams details remaining games. All matches start at 6 p.m. unless noted with 7:45 p.m. times at North South or Brighton fields. Teams include Wilson Rotary Lions State Bank Y's Men Glandon Moorman Kiwanis Brighton HyVee Washington Mfg.
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Perry to host second Iowa Superstar Competition
The Perry Recreation Department will stage the second annual Iowa Superstar Competition on June 21 and 22. Athletes may choose six of eight events with age divisions on Saturday ranging from 30 to seniors and Sunday dividing into junior high through post college. Contact City Recreation director Jerry Zook in Perry, Iowa 50220.
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Tri County Babe Ruth schedules underway this summer
Schedules for the Tri County Babe Ruth major and minor baseball teams run through July with 8 p.m. games. Brighton hosts 6 p.m. starts. Major league play began May 22 and minor teams opened May 20, with three rounds completed. Remaining games show BE RUTH MINOR on June 24.
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