College Baseball's Path to Pros Spurs Debate on NBC Program
NBC's Tomorrow featured Oakland A's owner Charles Finley George Steinbrenner II and Dick O'Connell debating college versus high school routes to the majors amid the Finley plan to sell three players. Bob Wren of Ohio University praised college development citing stars like Mike Schmidt and Steve Swisher.
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Athens Tennis Open crowns Michelson and Berry champions
The Athens Tennis Open drew 76 players from Lancaster Logan Jackson Nelsonville and Furman S C with semifinals and finals at Athens Country Club. Charlie Michelson defeated Bob Young 6 1 6 2 to win the men’s title while Barbara Berry beat Carolyn Sturgeon 6 2 6 2 for the women’s crown.
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National League and American League batting leaders listed
The report lists top batting leaders with the National League names Oliver Rose Montanez Garvey Buckner and Morgan among leaders. It also ranks runs and RBIs with Rose Griffey Schmidt Perez and others and lists hits and strikeouts for Seaver Niekro Brett Munson Blyleven Tanana and Ryan.
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Glouster Invitational Little League Tourney Schedule
Eight teams contest the Glouster Invitational at Trimble Township Memorial Park fields this weekend. Action begins 2 p.m. Saturday with Glouster versus New Lexington, followed by Chauncey against McConnellville at 4 15 p.m. Sunday features Nelsonville v McArthur at 2 p.m. and Athens v Logan at 4 15 p.m. The event concludes next weekend with two Saturday games and a Sunday championship.
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Bullets win Athens Summer League title in double elimination
The Bullets defeated the Bucks 71 64 to clinch the double elimination Athens Summer Basketball League tournament. Arthur Chenko led with 27 points while John Ward added 22 and Spencer Edwards 10. Bucks scorers included Jeff Vosler 20 and Mike Bruning 18.
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Smith Hitting Cardinals Hard as Dodgers Beat Them
Reggie Smith, traded from St. Louis to Los Angeles, hits five homers in ten games against the Cardinals, including two in a 10 inning win. Dodgers also beat St. Louis 6 to 4 as Smith and Ted Sizemore contribute key hits. Other NL results feature Reds, Phillies, Pirates, Expos, Giants wins over Mets, Padres, Astros, Braves, Cubs.
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Horse Sold For 1.5 Million at Keeneland Sale
A son of Secretariat sold for 1.5 million at Keeneland summer sale to Blue Meadow Farms of Toronto. The record bid tops the previous 715000 yearling price. the buyers include Ted Burnette Jack Burnette Joe Burnette John Sikura and Dr Harold Potash. The colt is a half brother to the record-winning Dahlia.
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Catfish Hunter Still Holds Grudge Over A's Split
Catfish Hunter says Oakland lacks defense and offense since he left as New York Yankee. He notes only a handful of A’s players from 1974 remain, while he enjoys a 5-1 edge over his former team. Yankees beat A’s 10-1. Orioles top Rangers in 12. Twins over Red Sox 5-1. White Sox sweep Tigers. Brewers blank Royals. Indians top Angels. Hunter, 12-8, allowed nine hits. Thurman Munson drove in five with a homer and two singles.
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Majors Baseball Results And Schedule Update
Wednesday saw Los Angeles beat St. Louis 7 to 6 in 10 innings while Cincinnati defeated New York 4. Thursday games include Pittsburgh at Atlanta and Chicago at St. Louis among others with notable pitching lines and team matchups listed for the day.
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Finley Kuhn Feud Moves Into Congress Hearings
The Finley Kuhn dispute reaches the House Select Committee on Professional Sports with Finley accusing Kuhn of trying to drive him from baseball as Kuhn defends his sale cancellations. Several owners back Kuhn while Pete Rozelle testifies on legal actions, and details include Finley’s $3.5 million disputed sales and fines. Jockey Angel Cordero wins Belmont Stakes with Bold Forbes as favorite.
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