DeBusschere Named New ABA Commissioner
New ABA commissioner Dave DeBusschere, 6 foot 6 and 230 pounds, vows to back strong ownership and prefer eight to ten solid teams. He aims to steer the league with decisive ownship voices, favoring Memphis and San Diego if ten teams return.
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Bridges a believer leads Warriors to NBA finals
Golden State overcome Chicago 83 79 to reach the finals against the Washington Bullets. Bill Bridges 15 year veteran notes Cinderella team status. Keith Wilkes 23 points. Rick Barry 22 in fourth quarter. George Johnson four blocks. DeBusschere to bridge owner player gap and push merger with NBA for TV contract.
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McGraw earns win and save as Phillies rally past Reds
Tug McGraw credited with the victory and a save as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 6 to 3 in a win that moved them to third place in the NL East, 3 1/2 games behind the Cubs. McGraw, back in a prominent role with Philadelphia, cited the club’s upgraded lineup featuring Dick Allen, Greg Luzinski and Mike Schmidt as heightening their offensive firepower.
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Major League standings with NL East lead in play
The National League East includes Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St Louis and Montreal with Chicago at 20 10 and .667 Pittsburgh 15 12 .556 Philadelphia 17 14 .548 New York 13 14 .481 St Louis 13 16 .448 Montreal 12 15 .444 West leaders Los Angeles 23 12 .647. Cincinnati 18 18 .500 Atlanta 18 18 .500 San Diego 15 18 .455 San Francisco 14 18 .438 Houston 12 25 .324. Thursday results include Cubs 4 Astros 2 with Rick Reuschel a three hitter. Phillies rally for win. Royals beat Red Sox 3 0. Twins edge Indians 7 6.
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Alioto and Kuhn map Bay Area baseball future
San Francisco Mayor Joseph L. Alioto will meet Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to discuss the possible departure of one of the Bay Area’s two major league teams. They agree only one club can stay, with Giants favored to remain.
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