Gale fuels Spurs win over Nets in ABA playoffs
Spur Mike Gale scored a career-high 22 points and 11 assists, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-103 win over the New York Nets to take a 2-1 series lead. Former Nets Larry Kenon and Billy Paultz added big numbers while Julius Erving led New York with 31 points. The crowd of 10,009 boosted the home team as Gale praised the fans after the victory.
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Julius Erving
Billy Paultz
Erving
New York
Brian Taylor
Kenon
Paultz
Bob Bass
Bass
WHA tough penalties hit Nordiques Cowboys over brawl
WHA Board of Governors punished Quebec Nordiques and Calgary Cowboys after a violent brawl that left Marc Tardif concussed. Poile resigned as VP. Calgary coach Crozier suspended. Gordie Gallant suspended for season. Jean-Guy Gendron one game. Jodzio faces charges and Lalonde seeks arrest warrant.
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WHA Board of Governors
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Joe Crozier
Rick Jodzio
Quebec
Gordie Gallant
Jean-Guy Gendron
Danny Lawson
Jodzio
Marc Tardif
Fernand Lalonde
Poile
Crozier
Hatskin
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Pownal Little League Tryouts Set for Saturday
Tryouts for the Pownal Little Baseball League will be held at 9 am Saturday at the North Pownal Lions Field.
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Little Baseball League
North Pownal
Rhode Island horse racing faces consolidation ultimatum
Rhode Island racing owners and Gov Noel clash with the state Racing and Athletics Commission over modernization and consolidation. Lincoln Downs and Narragansett Park face 30 day 1976 seasons, with plans to merge or close. Talks in Florida failed. possible shift to Lincoln track or new combined complex for horses and dogs discussed amid potential state revenue losses.
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J. Alden Dooley
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Gansett
Racing and Athletics Hearing Board
Noel
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Webster
Mass
Koch aims for 1978 World Championships in Finland
Olympic medalist Bill Koch says he is halfway through a five-year plan to reach elite Nordic skiing status and targets the 1978 World Championships in Finland. He notes his focus on the 30 kilometer race, faces lung issues, and seeks corporate sponsorship to fund training and travel while continuing to perform among the world’s top skiers.
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UPI
Bill Koch
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Austria
John Bower
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Bower
Rosewall Dominates Solomon in NCNB Tennis Classic Opener
Ken Rosewall, 41, beat Harold Solomon 6-2 6-1 to reach the NCNB Tennis Classic quarter finals. Other results included Dibbs over Stone 6-3 6-3 and Case defeating Newcombe 6-0 6-4, with Richey and Roche also advancing.
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Richey
Billy Martin
Roche
Sandy Mayer
Goolagong and Evert win tough rounds in L A tennis
Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert, top seeds, survived hard three set and tight battles to win their opening round matches in the Virginia Slims Championships at the Sports Arena. Goolagong defeated Marita Redondo 6-4 5-7 6-4, ending Redondo's upset bid and snapping Goolagong’s run of 16 straight sets. Evert defeated Rosie Casals 7-5 6-4 in a fierce contest as round robin play began with plans for Saturday’s final.
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UPI
Evonne Goolagong
Chris Evert
Marita Redondo
National City
Calif
Rosie Casals
Sausalito
Evert
Casals
Goolagong
Redondo
Martina Navratilova
Beverly Hills
Francoise Durr
Phoenix
Virginia Wade
Sue Barker
England
Durr
Wade
Barker
Navratilova
Mays and Mets clash over duties in lingering dispute
Willie Mays’s role with the New York Mets remains undefined after a 10 year deal that included $160000 for two years and $50000 annually thereafter. The breach between player and club has drawn in lawyers as talks continue. Reggie Smith weighs in on baseball’s integration progress and front office potential alongside Mays’s situation.
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NEW York
UPI
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Mets
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Giants
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Willie
Frank Robinson
Cleveland
Monte Irvin
Emmett Ashford
Baseball Commissioner’s Office
Bill Lucas
Atlanta
Don Newcombe
Dodgers
Brooks Lawrence
Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Reggie Smith
Bob Gibson
Lou Brock
Smith
Cardinals
Pirates
Red Sox
Saratoga Racecard Thursday April 15 1976 Firs Pace lineup
Saratoga entries list horse names and drivers for multiple pacings and trots with prize money ranging from 900 to 3500 dollars. Notable entries include Collingwood Boy Mona Ray Good Time Jim Lady Toronto and Wonderful Pick among many others across eight races.
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Collingwood Boy
Ze bin Mac
Otis McKtt
Dots Thought
Rebel Land
Ted
Go Gardner
Kaha
Nancy
Ray
Nat
Mona Ray
Marilyns Gal
Alrock Adios
Harmony Gal
Charamar Sport
Cy S
Heather Laird
Autocrat
Jim
Mighty Lisa
Foxie Dutch
Bunty Dear
Generals Hold Semipro Tryouts At Mt Anthony Field
Bennington Generals semipro team announces tryouts Sunday April 25 at Mt Anthony Union High School field. Open to players finished with American Legion eligibility. Northway League member plans about 40 games starting May 30 with weekend seven inning twin bills. Interested players should contact manager Alfred Cece with name address age and position.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
American Legion
Generals
Alfred Cece
Hamil Ave
Williamstown
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