Maryland signs Moses Malone in high stakes basketball move
New York Jets president Phil Iselin warns about rising salaries in pro sports. The article notes the businesslike tone around college basketball and highlights the University of Maryland signing Moses Malone, a 6-11 player from Petersburg Virginia, a notable step in collegiate basketball.
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New York Jets
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NCAA
AAU
University of Maryland
Moses Malone
Petersburg
Malone pursued by 400 schools in recruiting scandal
The case outlines a wide college basketball recruiting push for a top prospect. Maryland and coach Lefty Driesell are cited amid NCAA investigations into inducements, with the player visiting 17 schools and reportedly receiving offers and perks.
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Lefty
Whisenant
NCAA
Driesell
Moses
Standings show tight races in American and National Leagues
AL East leaders Louis and Cleveland jockey for position as Boston and Baltimore cling to slim gaps. In the NL West Chicago and Cincinnati push for top spots while Oakland and Kansas City hover near .500 with Florida games upcoming.
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Associated Press
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Pattin Shuts Down Royals Rally as A's Edge Braves Slip
Marty Pattin delivered a strong relief performance to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland A’s 5-4. He admitted he relied too much on sliders and noted his fastball remains his best pitch after a key outing in Detroit. manager Jack McKeon observed Pattin’s improving use of his fastball.
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Aikens White Signs Grant To Clemson Golf Program
Jim White a standout at Aiken High School and 4-A state golf champion signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Clemson University. He cited engineering studies and Clemson's growing golf program as pivotal factors, choosing Clemson over Furman and the College of Charleston.
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Aiken High School
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College of Charleston
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Anderson
Rusty Miller
Pageland
Chuck Smith
Delaware
Ohio
McGlothen aims for World Series win after strong night
Lynn McGlothen of the St Louis Cardinals improved to 11-? with a four-hitter in a 6-1 win over the New York Mets. Other NL results saw Chicago beat Montreal 5-4, Cincinnati defeat Atlanta 6-3, and San Francisco 4-2 over San Diego.
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San Diego
McGlothen Seeks Consistency After Mixed Boston Season
Aiken Standard notes Rick McGlothen compares his 11-3 2.62 ERA with his 1973 Boston effort, saying the Red Sox gave him a chance to pitch early last season and he did not win. Cubs edge Expos 5 4 as Zamora seals win with late relief. Reds top Braves 6 3 on Concepcion three run homer. Giants snap skid vs Padres 4 2 with Bonds multi hit night.
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Gaylord
Boston
Gaylord Perry
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Expos
Oscar Zamora
Montreal
Reds
Braves
Dave Concepcion
Atlanta
Los Angeles
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Padres
Bobby Bonds
San Diego
Williams Returns to Managerial Role with Angels
Dick Williams, former A’s World Series champion manager, will take over the California Angels next Monday through the 1977 season for about 100000 a year. He replaces fired coach Bobby Winkles as Anaheim languishes in last place in the Western Division. Williams, 45, spoke from his Florida home about returning to baseball after private business.
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Dick Williams
Nolan Ryan
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Texas
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Whitey Herzog
California
Rangers
Anaheim
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California Angels
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Angels
Bobby Winkles
Riviera Beach
Fla
A’s
American Legion Post 26 Faces Lexington Tonight at Citizens Field
Aiken Post 26 baseball team, 9-2 on the year, meets Lexington Post 7 at Citizens Field tonight at 7 30. Aiken earned a 4-2 win over Cayce Post 130 Wednesday to lead League VIII by one game. Pitching duties expected for Post 26 include J C Abney or Eric Miner.
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American Legion
Lexington Post
Citizens Field
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Cayce
J.C. Abney
Eric Miner
Aiken
Rain haunts Wimbledon delaying progress
Ilie Nastase, the No. 2 seed from Romania, praised the unusually slow Wimbledon surface as rain soaked the grounds delaying matches. Top players like Newcombe, Rosewall, Smith, Gorman, Borg and Kodes advanced, while Evert King and Christine Jones were among the few women into the round of 32 amid the rainout. Manuel Orantes of Spain eyed a breakthrough if the grass dries.
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