Statistics essential to real sports understanding

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Sports statistics, standings, and results, are an integral part of the sports world. The Voice carries, on a rotating basis, much of the above to help our readers. Some sports readers pay little attention and others will find the information and be well served.

  • A new set of youngsters could be poised to take the lead on the major tennis circuit. The first call will be the French Open May 28 to June 11, the first step to the Grand Slam tournaments.
  • The girls high school State track and field meets in classes in the upcoming weekend will be followed by the boys meets in classes the following weekend.
  • Major League Baseball: Both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are staying under the break-even point, a .500 percentage. The American League East’s five teams, through Monday this week, were above .500, led by Tampa Bay, 31-11, .738, and No. 5, Boston, 22-20, .524. MLB, in 162 games often shows a definite disparity.
  • Four teams each remain in the National Hockey League and National Basketball Association playoffs. Any favorites?

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