Braun powers Twins with two run homer to lead AL win
Steve Braun hit a two run homer and raised his league leading .500 average as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-2. Braun credited focusing on the little things for his season surge after a .254 batting average last year. Rich Reese added two RBIs, Rod Carew doubled in a run, and Harmon Killebrew walked ahead of Braun.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Friday Results
National League and American League East West divisions listed with teams wins losses and percentages. Friday results include Houston over Chicago Oakland over New York and Montreal over Los Angeles among others with upcoming game pairings and listed probable pitchers.
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Riva Ridge Set To Run In 98th Kentucky Derby
Riva Ridge favored to win the Derby as 16 three year olds race at Churchill Downs. Post positions show Hold Your Peace, No Le Hace among contenders with rain possible and a $182,800 purse. Lucien Laurin trains Riva Ridge aiming at the Triple Crown beyond cash and glory.
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Irwin Opens Houston Open With Three Stroke Lead
Hale Irwin, once a hard nosed Colorado Buffaloes defensive back, built a three stroke edge entering the Houston Open third round. He fired a Friday five under 67 to reach 134 total, bolstered by seven birdies and a bold two iron from the trees on the 449 yard fourth hole.
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Lakers edge toward title in tight overtime win
In New York, Jerry West scored 28 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Knicks 116-111 in overtime to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. McMillian added 23 and West key free throws in the extra period while Bradley led New York with 26 as they clawed back late.
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Demons finish third in girls relays at home meet
Washington's girls track hosts first annual relays with six points in field events and third place. Fairfield wins with 80 points followed by Highland 69, Washington 61, Mediapolis 34, Oskaloosa 28. Washington’s titles came in the 880 yard relay and the long jump by S. Hennigan. other scorers included J. Redlinger, B. Hennigan, C. Escher, C. Mineart, and C. Reschly among several events.
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Burfeindt Extends LPGA Lead at Sealy Classic in Las Vegas
Betty Burfeindt stretched her lead to seven strokes at the Sealy Ladies PGA Classic with a 70 after a 67 first round, giving a 36 hole total of 137. JoAnne Carner Judy Rankin and Dede Owens trailed at 145 as Burfeindt aims for victory in the $50,000 event at Desert Inn.
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Washington Demons Draw With Ft Madison In Close Golf Dual
Washington's Demon golfers level their dual record at 2-2 after a 164-169 win over Ft. Madison on the local course. Steve Goff tied for medalist honors with a 38, matching Ft. Madison's Joe Butler after a final-hole chip hit the pin. Other Demon scores were 41 by Craig Paul, 42 by Mike Young, 43 by Steve Greene, and 48 by Jeff Laing.
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A Thought for Today by John Clare
The quote reflects John Clare musing that if life could be edited like a second edition he would correct the proofs.
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