Martin denies kicking umpire in 4-3 Yankees win
Yankee manager Billy Martin denies kicking umpire Larry McCoy after a dispute over a first base call. He was ejected in the third inning as New York beat the California Angels 4-3. Catfish Hunter got the win with Sparky Lyle relief, while Mickey Rivers Oscar Gamble and others contributed key hits. Other AL results included Boston over Oakland 6-4 and Texas over Baltimore 4-1.
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Messersmith Keys Braves Shutout Run In Cubs Win
Andy Messersmith fired a three hitter for a 2-0 Braves win over Chicago, his second straight shutout. Rowland Office and Rod Gilbreath drove in the runs as Atlanta extended its winning streak to six while Chicago dropped to six straight losses.
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Major League Standings And Wednesday Results Summary
MLB latest standings show Boston, Texas, New York, Cleveland, and California with varied wins. Wednesday results include Oakland 4 and Boston 6, Baltimore 1 over Cleveland 4, Detroit 3 over Kansas City, and Milwaukee 2 over Chicago 4. Tonight’s schedule features Chicago at Milwaukee and California at New York among others.
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Kemper Open golf starts amid revamped Quail Hollow course
In Charlotte North Carolina the Kemper Open opens with a 7 160 yard layout after major changes to tighten fairways and sand traps. Defending champ Ray Floyd cautions scoring may rise though course toughness earns high praise from Arnold Palmer and others as top players join a 153 man field seeking a share of 250000 and a path to the World Series of Golf.
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Southeast Iowa Amateur Golf Tourney Sunday at Washington Club
The Southeast Iowa Amateur Golf Tournament will be played Sunday at the Washington Golf and Country Club. About 120 top local amateurs are expected to compete with first foursomes starting at 7 a.m. The championship flight final is not expected before 6 or 7 p.m. The public is invited to watch any part of the play.
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Jaycee Golf Tourney Delayed by Weather at Club
The Jaycee Junior Golf tournament at Washington Country Club was delayed due to rain and will be played tomorrow. Golfers should report to the course at 8 a.m.
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Glandon D-X Beats Y's Men 15 to 12 in Little League
Glandon's D-X defeated the Y's Men 15 to 12 in a Wednesday Little League Minor game with Matt Rich earning the win and fanning 12. Jay Fisher led Glandon with two doubles, while Mike Darrah Tim Young Matt Rich Chris Farris Phil Kleese Kerry Leichty and Russ Greiner also recorded hits. D-X stands 1-0 and meets Washington State Bank at 6 p.m. Friday.
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Highland thumps L-M nine in league baseball rout
Highland High School improved to 3 and 2 in conference play with a 21 to 6 five inning win at L-M. Glen Weimer went 4 for 5 with two doubles and two homers driving in seven. Ron Schnoebelen earned the win as Highland used a five run fifth inning to finish early. O'Toole took the loss.
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Supercharged cars set to race at Cordova Drag Strip
Cordova Illinois hosts eight top nitro funny cars this Saturday night June 12 at 8 p.m. The field includes the Chi-Town Hustler, Mr Norms Charger, Ed O Briens Fever Vette, Wild Willie Borsch in a new Mustang, Bill Schifsky in a Mustang II, John Potts Kings Ransom, Charlie Proste Telstar, and Pancho Rendon Desperato in Detroit Plymouth Duster.
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Demon Baseball Doubleheader Postponed to July 12
The scheduled Washington versus Oskaloosa baseball doubleheader was cancelled due to rain. Demon coach Doug Dunlap says the twin bill is rescheduled for July 12 at Washington.
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