Messersmith Eyes Four Teams In Free Agent Shuffle
Andy Messersmith, 30, top pitcher with 20-win seasons in both leagues, is talking with the San Diego Padres, California Angels, and a third club, with a fourth potential suitor named by his agent. Dodgers interest is being explored via Peter O’Malley. A near Yankee deal ended awkwardly, and Messersmith hopes for a clear offer Monday as negotiations continue.
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Catfish Hunter eyes opening season for Yankees
Yankees pitcher Jim Hunter, a $2.8 million right hander, impressed in a seven inning audition as New York beat Baltimore 9 3 and prepared for the April 8 opener. He said he trained at home and is ready to pitch nine innings despite a shortened spring training amid the owners players dispute.
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Mt Anthony track program opens with long build season
Mt Anthony Union High School launches a rebuilt track program led by second year coach Steve Zemianek. With 12 home meets for boys and eight for girls, the program centers on finishing the new surface, securing equipment, and grooming athletes. Zemianek aims to tap talent across 25 newcomers and 16 returnees, hoping strong weight events and distance runners anchor a possible Rutland challenge.
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Coaches honor coaches in Mendon Bennington County event
Vermont Coaches Association honored three state championship coaches Dave Fredrickson Ken Liporto and George Allard at an awards ceremony and clinic. Fredrickson’s basketball teams claimed state titles and placed second in New England over three years. Liporto led Patriot football to a 10 0 season and first football state title. Allard guided Burr and Burton to its first basketball title since 1952.
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Walters returns to Dartmouth as head basketball coach
Gary Walters, 30, withdraws resignation, re joins Dartmouth after resigning to take Davidson job. He said his heart and head conflicted, and Dartmouth officials announced his return following weekend meetings. President John G. Kemeny was away. Frank Smallwood made the announcement.
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Dillard earns spot in Red Sox lineup in 1976
Steve Dillard, 25, earned a chance with Boston after a 11-5 preseason win over Pittsburgh in Bradenton. Once sidelined by shoulder surgery and a late return, Dillard may serve as a utility fielder with potential rotation alongside Deron Johnson as right handed DH.
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Geiberger Wins GGO After Self Talk Strategy
In Greensboro Geiberger edged Trevino by one stroke at the Greater Greensboro Open. He credited talking himself through the finale, pulling a birdie on the 16th to seal a three under 68 final round as Trevino parred the last two, failing to catch him.
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Local wrestlers show well again at YMCA meet
North Adams hosts a freestyle tournament with Mt. Anthony Junior High School wrestlers placing across divisions. Scott Legacy led Bennington with a first, three pins and Outstanding Wrestler honors, plus Tony Bump, Eric Becker, Curt Wilson, Jeff Dean and Peter White also winning. MAYAA athletes showed depth with several seconds and thirds as coach Don Tuller prepared for the Mt. Anthony Union High School event on April 17 continuity.
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