Morgan Belts Three Doubles as Reds Bury LA 8 2
Cincinnati Reds crush the Los Angeles Dodgers 8 2 in season opener as Joe Morgan belts three doubles and Bill Bonham secures his third win with an eight inning two hit performance. Phillies top Pirates Mets top Cardinals Giants top Braves in NL action. A’s rally past Twins 7 2 in Bloomington as Oakland opens strong in early 70s West.
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Lew Burdette to Attend Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Former baseball great Lew Burdette joins the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival as a sports celebrity. He will appear at the Sports Breakfast on May 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the Lee Jackson Restaurant and ride in the Grand Feature Parade. Burdette spent 18 years in MLB and later coached with the Atlanta Braves.
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ITF Expels South Africa From Davis Cup and Federation Cup
The ITF announced in Monte Carlo that South Africa was expelled from both the Davis Cup and Federation Cup due to its racial policies, a move contested by U S Davis Cup official Joseph Carrico who called the decision premature. The report also highlights famed pitcher Lew Burdette’s career with the Braves and other teams, noting his records, World Series performances, and family details.
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Bucks Face Nuggets as Thompson Tops Nelson’s List
Milwaukee coach Don Nelson says David Thompson is the NBA's best, and the Bucks must contain him to win the best-of-seven playoff series opener in Denver. Nelson projects Quinn Buckner to guard Thompson while others assist, with Thompson scoring heavily but difficult to stop if fed easy. Also, Sonics visit the Blazers, Sixers host the Knicks, and Spurs face the Bullets as Bill Walton is listed in the Blazers lineup after injury.
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Warren Survives Scare From Spartans
In Front Royal, Warren barely held off the Spartans in a tense baseball race. The near-miss kept the Northwestern District title race wide open as the season progresses.
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Eagles win fourth straight with bases loaded triple
Clarke County defeats Osbourn 3-1 to extend its winning streak to four as Jeff Rosenberry pitched a three hitter and Dwaine Bray hit a bases loaded triple. Broy in leadoff spot, Bray’s clutch hit carries the Eagles to 5-3 on the season.
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