Dodgers Edge Braves 2-1 in late rally
Los Angeles catcher Randy Hundley delivered a two run triple in the second as the Dodgers beat Atlanta 2-1. Henry Cruz doubled for the tie breaking run in the ninth, with Andy Messersmith allowing six hits in the win.
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Burleson and Newlin Boost Playoff Hopes for Sonics Rockets
Rookie center Tom Burleson has led Seattle with 88 points and 45 rebounds across four playoff games against Golden State, while veteran guard Mike Newlin revived Houston scoring with 26 points against Boston. Russell notes interior emphasis for Burleson. Newlin credits coach John Egan for his recent consistency. The Sonics face Golden State in Oakland in a 2-2 Western semifinal. Rockets host Celtics with Boston up 2-1 in their Eastern semifinal.
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Warren County aims to rebound with 7-2 win over Martinsburg
Warren County defeated Martinsburg 7-2 to snap a four match losing streak. Bruce Powell improved his singles record to 6-1 with an 8-1 victory as Warren County improves to 3-4 and prepares for a Northwestern District match against George Mason.
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Fire Devastates Livonia Race Course Barn Blaze
About 35 horses died as a wooden barn burned at Detroit Race Course in Livonia Michigan. Firefighters battled the blaze for 90 minutes with 28 men, sealing the area around Barn W and confirming no Derby hopefuls were harmed. Estimated value of losses runs to 125000 to 150000 dollars.
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Handley Golf Slips in District Match at Winchester
Handley team fell to Osbourn 326 to 328 at Winchester Country Club dropping to 3 2. Sophomore Scott Pruitt and Osbourn’s Pete Muller tied as medalists with 76. Handley scores: Gary Brant 81 Brian Gunter 82 David Oates 89 Bill Way 79. Osbourn scorers: Powell 79 Kelechek 84 Steve Moore 87. Next match hosts Warren County at 3 30 Thursday.
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Hisle Lifts Twins Past Angels to 8-6 Victory
Larry Hisle drives in four with a homer and a triple as Rod Carew adds a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth. The Twins tally 8 runs on 14 hits, while Luis Gomez draws an automatic $100 fine for helmet tossing amid manager Dick Williams of the Angels protest. Yankees rout Red Sox 12-1. A's top Rangers 11-6.
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Jockey Dick Rotz reflects on racing and radio life in New York
In an interview with RED SMITH, Dick Rotz discusses his journeyman career from riding at Aqueduct to becoming a broadcast voice for ABC. He recalls pivotal races, a 1973 retirement due to a leg tumor, and moving into steward duties at Louisiana Downs while detailing notable rivalries and career moments.
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