Expos unveil new look but lose to Phillies in cold opener
At Jarry Park the Montreal Expos debut their “new look” and fall 6 3 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Tom Underwood allowed 10 hits as Willie Montanez homered to break a fifth inning tie. Fans endured 50 degree rain and wind as Renko and Garber stepped in.
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Expos Battle Rainy Start As Phillies Edge Ahead
Rain delayed and the Expos dropped a 4-1 lead as the Phillies rallied to win. Montanez hit a leadoff homer to spark the Philadelphia attack, while Renko allowed key runs before Montanez tied the game in the fifth. Phillies added insurance in the eighth.
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Cardinals edge Pirates in 13th after Melendez drives winner
Luis Melendez delivered a long single in the 13th inning to score Keith Hernandez and lift St. Louis over Pittsburgh 5 to 4. Gullett sparked the rally with his second single of the game, while Sadecki benefited from Brinkman being walked before Melendez's game winning hit.
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Warren County tops Clarke 7 5 in district baseball clash
Warren County ace John Cornwell broke out of a season long slump with three hits and three RBIs as Warren County beat Clarke County 7-5 to snap a six game skid. Clarke jumped to three straight losses and battled to the final out but fell short despite late rally.
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Iverson Seizes Pensacola Open Lead with Nine Under Par
Don Iverson shot six under par to take the lead at 133 in the Pensacola Open. Jerry McGee sits two back after Iverson’s surge, while Doug Sanders roars with a 64 to join a crowded field, even as he battles a chest cold and seeks his first win since the Kemper Open.
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Clarke County Tops Warren County 5-4 in District Tennis
Clarke County Eagles beat Warren County 5-4 in a Northwestern District match yesterday afternoon. Clarke County improves to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in district play while Warren County falls to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in district.
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Apple Blossom Sports Breakfast Tops Include Redskins Stars
Top guests for the Apple Blossom Sports Breakfast include Co-Sports Marshal Larry Brown and Joe Theismann of the Washington Redskins, with Randy White of the Dallas Cowboys also highlighted as a top rookie. Tickets are selling faster than last year with outlets listed. Steph Hahn and Walter Jachimowicz receive recaps of local athletes, while Bear Bryant to speak at Virginia Tech banquet. Bobby Creel sets Virginia Bass record and NFL receivers Fred Biletnikoff and Charley Taylor noted for career catches.
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Palmer Keeps Solo Lead In Winners Circle LPGA Championship
Sandy Palmer shot a two under 70 to extend her two round total to 140 and hold a one stroke edge over Jocelyne Bourassa who carded a 70 to reach 141. Debbie Austin led a group at 142 with Betsy Cullen and Jan Ferraris at 143 and others one back.
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