Dolph Resigns As ABA Commissioner
New York AP reports ABA Commissioner Jack Dolph resigned, citing the impending merger with the NBA as the key factor. He will help find a successor before his October contract end, after leading the league since 1969 and securing a national TV deal.
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Smith Leads Carling Event at Pine Ridge in Baltimore
Marilynn Smith carded a five under 68 with a new putter to grab a one stroke lead over Carol Mann after the opening round of the Lady Carling tournament at Pine Ridge. Mann shot 69 with four birdies and said she felt very pleased and tired after the 18 holes.
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Sayoko Yamazak
Shelly Hamlin
Ndra Palmer
Kathy Whitworth
Astros Outfielder Jim Wynn Hospitalized With Back Sprain
Houston Astros outfielder Jim Wynn was admitted to a Houston hospital with a back injury after pulling a back muscle in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. A spokesman said Wynn likely would stay hospitalized three to five days.
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Baseball’s Top Ten Leaders Named by AP
The Associated Press lists American and National League leaders by batting average, runs batted in, home runs, and pitching records. Notable names include Rudi, Freehan, May, Allen, Stargell, and Bench among others with team affiliations and stat lines.
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Montreal
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Blass
Hands
Clover Dew Opens Hill City Fast Pitch in Lynchburg
Clover Dew of Bluefield plays Rosenthal Chevrolet of Arlington in the opening round of the Hill City Fast Pitch Invitational at Lynchburg Virginia. The double elimination tourney features sixteen teams with Clover Dew as the sole West Virginia entry. trophies will go to champion and runner-up and a all tournament team and MVP will be honored.
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Regan Joins Chisox To Bolster Bullpen
Chicago White Sox optioned reliever Jim Geddes to Knoxville of the Southern League to create roster space for veteran reliever Phil Regan acquired Thursday from the Chicago Cubs.
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Richardson Loses in British Amateur Golf Championship
Kemp Richardson the last American in the British Amateur Golf Championship falls in the quarter finals at Royal St George. Alan Thirlwell defeats him on the 20th hole and goes on to beat Michael Bonallack in the semifinals. Richardson and 43 Americans started the event with only Richardson and Dick Siderowf advancing to the last 16.
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Michael Bonallack
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Rodney Foster
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Michigan State Freshmen Star Lindsay Hairston Scoring Leader
Lindsay Hairston, a 6 foot 8 center for Michigan State, led the freshmen in basketball scoring last season with an average of 29.9 points per game.
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