Celtics miss playoffs end 21 year streak in Boston
Celtics fail to reach the NBA playoffs for the first time since 1971 as Boston suffers a disastrous season. Havlicek laments the outcome after a 129 121 loss to Indiana, with coaching change and key injuries marking a turbulent year. New York earns postseason berth under Willis Reed while Portland clinches Pacific division.
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Candyman Candelaria Named Subpar NL Pitcher Yet Stretches Wins
Pittsburgh’s John Candelaria led the league in winning percentage with a 20-5 record and a 2.34 ERA but finished fifth in NL Cy Young voting as Steve Carlton and the Phillies edged the Pirates in the pennant race. Pirates manager Chuck Tanner says Candyman deserved the award, noting his 20 wins and ERA led the league despite not finishing many games. Candelaria vows to finish more, acknowledging reliance on Goose Gossage in late relief.
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Columbus East Faces Tough Stiff Test At Indy Semistate
Columbus East Olympians, defending semistate champions, meet Indianapolis Tech at Hinkle Fieldhouse in a high stakes showdown led by coach Lew Giovanini. Tech's Landon Turner, a 6-9 All-American candidate, headlines a matchup that includes Muncie Central and Connersville with state title aspirations amid a crowded field.
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Nahorodny Gets Chance as White Sox Catcher Despite Inexperience
In Sarasota, Bill Veeck backs rookie catcher Nahorodny, backed by Nordhagen, as the White Sox trade Downing and Essian to bolster the catching corps. Nahorodny, 24, seeks to prove himself after a rocky 1976 season amid waived protection battles with the Phillies.
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Mahler Secures Braves Spot In Bullpen Transition
Mickey Mahler, 25, was unsure he’d make Atlanta’s 24-man roster but earned a bullpen role. The left-hander, who pitched relief rarely, faced nerves about the switch yet remains confident in major league potential after a 13-10 season at Richmond and exposure to top hitters in spring action and winter ball.
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Yount May Leave Brewers for Pro Golf Career
Sun City Arizona AP Robin Yount Milwaukee Brewers shortstop considered leaving baseball to join the professional golf tour for a year or indefinitely amid contract talks. Sources said he no longer enjoys baseball. brother Larry Yount and Brewers officials declined to comment.
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