Bucs Have 4 Homers In Victory Melton Proves Value
Melton delivered a .300 average with seven homers and 20 RBIs after switching to third base, helping Cleveland in a spring game where he filled in for an injured Grubb. The Indians lost 8-7 to the Cubs as Larry Buttner’s third hit sealed the comeback.
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Baseball Opens as Reds and Mariners Initiate 1977 Season
The Reds host the Angels opener at Riverfront Stadium with Woodie Fryman facing Randy Jones as 52 000 expected to witness the world champions raise their banner. Seattle Mariners debut with Diego Segui facing Frank Tanana as 50 000 pack Seattle for a night game.
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Summers Earns Spot With Reds After Surprising Rise
John Champ Summers, a 29 year old utility player and Vietnam era Army paratrooper, climbs from waivers to win a Reds roster spot in spring training. He credits persistence, a late start in baseball, a pinch hit homer, and advocacy by Oakland scout George Bradley for turning his career around.
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Playoffs Facing Strike in NBA Amid Labour Tensions
The NBA and officials union clash over contracts as talks stall near the playoffs. Simon Gourdine cites the risk of a league-wide stoppage if a deal fails, signaling potential widespread disruption for postseason games.
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NBA Officials Threaten Strike Amid Labor Negotiations
Gourdine contends the NBA has not refused to bargain and will meet teams, players and fans for playoff games. Phillips says officials may strike before the regular season ends, with the NBA planning to use its officials for the playoffs starting April P12 and continuing to conclusion.
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Cubans Welcome College Cagers In Basketball Diplomacy
In Havana the Cuban all star team hosts a South Dakota squad led by Rob Hayner and Abourezk remarks on normalizing relations. The trip marks the first goodwill American visit since 1961, with games set for tonight and the following two nights as McGovern heads to Havana.
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Bobcats Hit Slump as Ohio State Series Goes Bad
Ohio University baseball falters with sloppy fielding and a rough .324 opponent average while pitching improves only slightly. Coach Jerry France plans changes as Wright State visit looms, highlighting infield weaknesses and lineup shuffles to spark a turnaround.
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Bevo Francis: Stellar Rio Grande years overshadowed by era
Clarence Bevo Francis rose from Rio Grande College to fame with scoring feats in the early 1950s. He recalls barnstorming against the Harlem Globetrotters, later playing for the Cleveland Pipers and forming a traveling show before settling into steel mill work in Ohio.
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Athens Gallipolis Lead College Calendar of Evening Games
A compact sports schedule lists Athens at Gallipolis at 4 p.m. and Warren visiting Federal Hocking at 4:30 p.m. Baseball and track events feature Nelsonville York, Vinton County, and Jackson against Athens and others. Various tennis and softball games fill Wednesday with multiple matchups across area schools.
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