Aaron Ties Ruth With 714th Home Run on Opening Day
Hank Aaron slugged a three run homer off Cincinnati’s Jack Billingham on opening day to tie Babe Ruth’s record at 714. The Braves won 7 6 in 11 innings as Pete Rose scored the deciding run for the Reds. Aaron told reporters he hoped to break the record soon and may run bases backward after doing so.
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Aaron ties Ruth with 714th home run in Cincinnati
Hank Aaron clutched a ball autographed by Gerald Ford after hitting his 714th career homer to tie Babe Ruth. President Nixon and Ford attended the National League opener at Riverfront Stadium, where Ford congratulated Aaron and spoke of Ruth’s era.
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Ricci Named Head Baseball Coach at Western New England College
Western New England College announces Patrick A. Ricci will lead the baseball program as head coach and serve as an assistant coach in soccer and basketball. The move follows his involvement with the school’s athletics department, bringing leadership across multiple sports.
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Ernie DiGregorio tops NBA rookie field with big season
New York UPI reports Ernie DiGregorio led the Buffalo Braves to their first playoff berth by pacing the league in assists and finishing near unanimously named Rookie of the Year. Commissioner Walter Kennedy announced 16,033 of 17 votes with Ron Behagen and Don Watts also receiving ballots. DiGregorio also led in free throw percentage and posted an 8.2 assist average while hitting .902 from the line.
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Billingham knew Aaron's 714th homer left his bat
Cincinnati pitcher Jack Billingham realized Hank Aaron had homered for the 714th time the moment Aaron connected in a Thursday afternoon game.
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Thompson may leave Greensboro to be at labor later
In Greensboro Wake Forest golfer Leonard Thompson leads early at the Greater Greensboro Open despite rain interruptions as his wife Lesley nears labor in Lumberton. He warned he would depart if delivery occurs before the final round.
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Tiant to start Sox opener against Brewers in Milwaukee
Luis Tiant will be the Boston Red Sox starter for the season opener in Milwaukee as Jim Colborn takes the mound for the Brewers. Sox manager Darrell Johnson noted Tiant’s spring results but remains hopeful for the new-look lineup.
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Rod Laver skips Wimbledon to rest and build toward Volvo
Australian star Rod Laver announces he will not play Wimbledon this year to take a 12 week rest after the World Championship of Tennis playoffs. He plans to relax with his family, saying the sustained schedule has been strenuous and that he must recharge mentally for future events. He also declines World Team Tennis, but will compete at the Volvo International in Breighton Woods August 5-11 as part of his comeback plan.
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Celtics Coach Defends Style Ahead of Buffalo Series
Boston Celtics coach Tommy Heinsohn dismissed Buffalo Bills coach Jack Ramsey’s suggestion of reprisal for rough play in the NBA playoff series. With the Celtics leading the best of seven Eastern Conference semi finals 2-1, they prepare to meet in Buffalo on Saturday amid Ramsey’s continued anger over what he called a physical beating.
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Ramsey and Heinsohn Trade Sharply After Loss
Ramsey warned of resorting to physical play if the next game turns rough while Heinsohn shot back that Ramsey is psyching officials. Both men criticized officiating as they discussed tempo and control after a 120-107 defeat.
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