Norton Holmes thriller and Alydar Affirmed duel captivate weekend
In a 15 round Las Vegas title fight Ken Norton edged Larry Holmes by a single point on all three scorecards, while the Belmont Stakes saw Affirmed and Alydar race to the wire in a razor close stretch duel. The weekend paired a dramatic boxing classic with a fierce horse race, both highlighted by emotion and near total parity.
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Holtzman Earns Save in First Trip Back
Ken Holtzman returned to action with the Chicago Cubs and earned his first save of the year in a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He teamed with Rick Reuschel on a four-hitter and said he felt young again after four weeks out.
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Guidry Dominates as Top American League Pitcher
Ron Guidry extended his unbeaten streak to 10 straight wins with a 2-0 victory over Oakland, part of a dominant run that has him securing the best record in the majors. He has won 20 of his last 21 decisions dating to last season, and his early-season start is the fastest Yankee pitcher to reach 12-0 since 1939.
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Carew Could Be Ex Twin By Friday
The June 15 trading deadline nears and Rod Carew may depart the Minnesota Twins. He has named five potential suitors Calif ornia Texas Kansas City New York Yankees and Boston, with Kansas City and the Yankees the only teams to reportedly make real offers.
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Duckpin star McIlwee honored for enduring 100 game feat
Winchester duckpin bowler Gordon McIlwee was celebrated at a Health Center banquet for his 1940 endurance record of 100 consecutive games at an average of 124. The feat, set at age 20, remains the oldest record in the National Duckpin Bowling Congress.
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Winchester Duckpin Legend McIlwee Sets World Records
McIlwee dazzled with high scores during a 20 set span at Health Center Lanes earning a 194 house record with five straight marks on his 48th game and a 712 in the set. He finished with a 629 set and recalls rolling the world record on a Wednesday night. He later became a longtime lanes manager and weekly duckpin columnist for the Star since 1941, while also promoting youth leagues and the Winchester Parks program. He praises the duckpin scene in Winchester and predicts a perfect 300 within two years.
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