Perry six hits Tigers to join 100-win clubs
Gaylord Perry threw a six hitter for his third win of the season and became the third pitcher in major league history to win 100 games in both the American and National Leagues as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-3. Perry allowed three runs in the first, then only three hits and retired the final 17 batters. Key fourth inning rally included Toby Harrah RBI double and John Ellis bases-loaded single.
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Seattle Slew Munches Shrubs Ahead of Preakness Run
Hungry Triple Crown hopeful Seattle Slew wandered Pimlico stables munching shrubbery under 90-degree heat as trainer Billy Turner and rider Mike Kennedy prepared him for the Preakness. Nine-horse field includes Regal Sir, Run Dusty Run, Cormorant and J.O. Tobin among others. Cormorant settled in after 22 miles of gallop. J C Tobin bucked and pranced during track exit. Regal Sir rested after a 14-hour van ride from Toronto.
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Major League Standings and Wednesday Results
National League East standings show Pittsbgh leading with 23 wins and Chicago 21 at 0.656. Wednesday results include Cincinnati 8 over Pittsburgh 3 and Atlanta 10 Montreal 8. Upcoming games feature Chicago at Atlanta and Los Ang at Pittsburgh among others.
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Green Seeks 1977 Memorial Victory At Muirfield Village
Hubert Green, 30, from Birmingham, Alabama, arrives at Muirfield Village Golf Club for the Memorial Tournament with a yearlong win drought. He asserts his improved play from tee to green and believes a few putts could produce his next title as 103 professionals and two amateurs tackle Nicklaus redesigned course.
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Washington Men’s Softball to Host Mt Union at Green Field
The Washington men's softball team will meet Mt. Union at Green Field at 8 this evening. The local team carries a 10 and 1 record as they seek another win on home turf.
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Dantley Named NBA Rookie of the Year
Adrian Dantley of the Buffalo Braves captured the NBA Rookie of the Year award with 44 of 66 votes, defying early doubts about his size and position after a standout first season. John Lucas and others trailed in the voting as Dantley reflected on skeptics who underestimated him.
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Hawks Qualify Five For State Meet In Des Moines
Five Hawks reach state in Des Moines on May 27 after district meet in which Kevin Kos wins 100 and anchors 440 with 50.96. Hochstedler breaks 4:34 to earn state bid with 4:33, both school records. Erb sets shot put mark at 53 1/2 inches and 3rd in state class 1-A. Billups hits 50 9 1/2 to qualify. Showalter wins long jump 19 7 1/2. Dayton 4th in 120 highs and 3rd in 180 lows. Erb and Griffith place in discus. 440 relay clocked 46.58 season best.
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