Big money pitchers face slow start as Jenkins leads Red Sox
About ten days into the season the Big Five of Jim Palmer Ferguson Jenkins Tom Seaver Jim Hunter and Andy Messersmith show a 5 6 record. Jenkins earned his first win with a five hitter in Boston 2 0 over Minnesota. Seaver left no decision in New York 4 3 17 innings over St Louis. Others sat out as Angels beat Orioles 9 4 Tigers lost 6 5 in 10. Astros topped Dodgers 8 3 Expos beat Cubs 4 1.
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Erving Powers Nets To Narrow ABA Semi Final Win
Julius Erving had 32 points 10 rebounds and six assists guiding the New York Nets to a 110 108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs securing a 3 2 series lead. His chased down block with four seconds left preserved the win as Spurs missed a potential game tying three.
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George) Gervin
al Skinner
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Colonels
Artis Gilmore
Gilmore
David Thompson
Ralph Simpson
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Phoenix
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Dr J Earns ABA MVP For Third Straight Year
NEW YORK (UPI) Erving named ABA Most Valuable Player for the third consecutive season by a near unanimous vote. He led in scoring with 29.3 points per game and ranked highly in rebounds assists and steals, matching a historic trio with Russell and Chamberlain for three straight MVPs.
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Eastern League roundup highlights Bristol win and other scores
Bristol Red Sox earned their first win of the season with a 4-1 victory over the West Haven Yankees as Mike Paxton spun a seven hitter. Williamsport beat Reading 4-3. Pittsfield edged Waterbury 6-5 in 10. Quebec topped Three Rivers 9-8.
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Mau Banquet Tickets On Sale For Mt Anthony Team
Tickets for Saturday's banquet honoring the Mt Anthony basketball team at the Elks Club remain available. Purchases can be made at Tivans News Geannelises or the Elks Club. A film of the state championship game will be shown and coach Dave Fredrickson will present awards to the team members.
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Mt Anthony softball opens with win over Burr and Burton
Mt Anthony beat Burr and Burton Seminary 6 to 5 as Larrie Watson pitched seven strong innings to protect a lead built in the second inning. The senior pitcher limited the Bulldogs in the final frame while Mt Anthony travels to Green Mountain in Chester at 3 30 tomorrow and hosts Springfield on Friday at 3 30.
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Expansion plans to be discussed in Chicago meeting
National League President Feeney says a Chicago gathering will discuss expansion and Kuhn’s directive. Toronto is a focal point as NL opposes AL expansion there while Washington, D.C. remains a contested target amid concerns about market saturation and Ku hns influence. Finley declares Toronto as the next step, signaling NL support for Toronto over Washington.
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Baseball clash over Toronto expansion bewilders leagues
In Chicago last Wednesday American League leaders pressed ahead with plans to move a franchise to Toronto, warning commissioner Bowie Kuhn to avoid any intrusion. Kuhn signaled broad powers under baseball’s rules while National League split 6-6 on expansion, amid calls to align interleague play or reshuffle team numbers.
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Orr to sign richest hockey deal with non Bruins team
NHL star Bobby Orr, set to become a free agent June 1, is expected to land the richest hockey contract ever with a club other than Boston, according to agent Alan Eagleson. A bidding war is anticipated as Orr contends with knee issues and seeks lifetime security.
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