Williams adapts to A's role as designated hitter
Billy Williams shifts from Cubs outfield to the Oakland A's in a new designated hitter role. He stresses winning ball games over drama, recalls his Chicago years including a 1972 batting title chase, and voices confidence about adapting to the change as teammates Reggie Jackson and Joe Rudi look ahead to October showdowns.
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Rangers Near End of A's West Dynasty In Preview
Baseball preview flags the Texas Rangers as near to ending the Oakland Athletics dynasty in the West. It notes deep rosters, several midseason deals, and a focus on sustained effort to compete. The piece cites manager Martin and players Wright, Davis, Burroughs, Tovar, and Ferguson Jenkins as key figures shaping the season outlook.
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Curry to retire? Sports shorts sighs and rumors swirl
Washington reports veteran Bill Curry weighing a decision on continuing as National Football League players union president this week. The item mentions Curry and related union talk amid broader sports notes across boxing and horse racing, with scattered updates from Boston and Lexington.
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Evert and Goolagong Reach Boston Tourney Semis
At Boston University in the Victims of Boston Tennis Tournament, Chris Evert defeats Jie Hedman in straight sets to advance to the semi finals, while Evonne Goolagong sweeps Olga Morozova to reach the same round. Martina Navratilova also wins her quarterfinal to set a Friday semi.
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Skaters Aim For Crown In Broadmoor World Arena Event
US figures show Linituk and G first with 245 ordinals and BSI points while Moisseva and Minenkov from Soviet Union rack 25.5 ordinals and 39.22 points. Green and Walls of Britain post 36 ordinals and 3932 punt as ice dance wraps Friday with West Minister Waltz and a program dance. Saturday features free skating. OConnor and Millas benefit from home arena advantage at Broadmoor under Doreen Denny Macsalka, who won the title with Courtney Jones. Millas says home ice motivates them as crowds energize and push the performance.
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Bucks Roll Past Sonics In NBA Showdown
Milwaukee led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Jon McGlocklin pulled away in the final period to beat Seattle 122-92. Abdul Jabbar scored 26, McGlocklin 24 with 16 in the fourth as the Bucks secured the win.
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Unclear 1992 scoreboard fragment from NYC to San Diego
Fragmentary OCR listing mixed names numbers and places including New York San Diego and various codes and amounts. The text seems to be a sports scoreboard listing with multiple individuals and figures, but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
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Islanders edge Kings in late goal scene
In Inglewood California Jude Drouin won a faceoff and fed Ed Westail who fired. Drouin skated in and retrieved the rebound past goalie Gary Edwards to lift the New York Islanders over the Los Angeles Kings 9 to 29 in a Thursday night game.
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Colts GM claims gun possession after loss in Wisconsin
Baltimore Colts general manager Joe Thomas said on Thursday he had the gun earlier this week when the Colts lost money in Wisconsin. The remarks followed the team's financial setback and address in Baltimore.
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Padres shine in Aria workouts amid spring drill notes
Spring baseball roundup highlights Padres extra drills in Aria sessions with players in good shape, manager comments on readiness. Notes from Tampa Bay and Florida camps mention Mets, Cubs, White Sox, and Mariners with varied performances and early roster shaping.
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