A's off to fast 11-5 start led by Abbott pitching
The Oakland A's, without Jim Hunter, surged to an 11-5 start led by strong starting pitching from Glenn Abbott and Mike Norris. Oakland built a one game AL lead as Dark navigated early season rotations. The club benefited from solid defense, double plays, and timely hits to pull ahead of Kansas City 3-2. Additional results across the majors included Texas beating California 5-0, White Sox topping Twins 4-3, and a 11-3 score for Cincinnati over Atlanta.
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Wayland Baptist coach named AAU All-Star head for Soviet tour
PLAnView. Texas Dean Weese, coach of the Wayland Baptist College Flying Queens, defending women's national AAU champions, was named coach of the AAU All-Star basketball team. The squad will play eight games in the Soviet Union this summer.
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Stone Puts Cubs Ahead with Free Victory Drinks Era
Cubs ace Steve Stone anchors an 8-hitter in a 4-1 win over the Phillies, part of his early-season surge as the club leads the division. He treats teammates to dinners after wins, while Bill Madlock drives in two as Johnny Bench, Tony Perez pace Cincinnati’s 11-3 rout of Atlanta. Von Joshua lifts San Francisco in a 6-5 win over Houston, and Dodgers crush San Diego 11-6 with Ken McMullen’s grand slam.
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Celtics, Warriors Reach Finals on Strong Supporting Roles
Boston and Golden State advanced to their conference finals with key contributions from role players. George Johnson led Golden State past Seattle 105-96, while Jo Jo White scored 17 of his 29 in the third as Boston defeated Houston 128-115. Havlicek topped the Celtics with 28 and Cowens added impact on the boards.
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Pacers edge Nuggets in tight ABA playoff clash
Indiana withstood a tough Denver run to win 118 112 and move 2-1 in the Western Division final. George McGinnis had 33 points and 21 rebounds with 14 assists, Billy Knight 26, Len Elmore 22 as Denver saw three starters foul out late. Ralph Simpson led Denver with 30.
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Saratoga Racecard Entries and Odds April 25 1975
Race day at Saratoga lists multiple pacing and trotting heats with names like Miss Catch Landry Eyes Test Of Time Brinda and Magnificent Woo. Purses range from 1000 to 2500 dollars across eighth events and include a variety of horses and entries such as Most Jeppy Scott Fido and Meadow Andre.
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Saratoga Harness Race Results From April 24 1975 Card
Saratoga reported nine pacing and trotting races on Thursday. Peerless Jack won the first pace for $900 with 23.60, Blythe Victor took the second pace in 24.80, Buttonwood Stem captured the third pace in 3.20, Irish Dean led the fourth trot at 10.20, Dells Bette and Lafia contested the sixth trot, Good Relation won the seventh pace, Penny Arcade showed 80 in the eighth pace, Count ue led the ninth trot. attendance 2,538, handle $197,698.
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Thoroughbred and Greyhound Race Card Totals and Results
A detailed race ledger from Gearyville listing multiple greyhound heats and greyhound stakes with times, payouts, and attendees. Entries include Dog names such as This is a seven race and Dusty Jones, plus handlers and odds. The report cites race results for First through Twelfth races, with quins, exacta payouts, attendance of 789, and Handle of 67,986. It also covers fourth and seventh stakes events with winnings and times, concluding with attendance 1,314 and Handle 83,519.
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Major League Standings and Upcoming Games Preview
National League East lead by Chicago 9-4, New York 6-6, Philadelphia 6-7, St. Louis 6-7, Pittsburgh 5-6, Montreal 5-7. West rankings show San Diego 9-5, San Francisco 0-7, Atlanta 9-8, Los Angeles 9-8, Cincinnati 9-9, Houston 5-13. Thursday results: Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1, Cincinnati 11 Atlanta 3, San Francisco 6 Houston 5, Los Angeles 11 San Diego 6. Today’s pitchers list includes Matlack at Rogers, Forsch at Reuschel, Carlton at Kison, Kirby at Disrier, Capra at Siebert, Messersmith at Caldwell.
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