Garr Says Strike Has Hurt Hitters
Braves outfielder Ralph Garr, in his second full season, sits among the NL batting leaders at .316 with 12 stolen bases. He cites the strike as cooling hitters and explains adjustments, noting Hank Aaron’s guidance and his focus on making contact and reading pitchers.
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Lasater Sets World Golf Streak Record at Lebanon Course
Raymond Lasater, 42, breaks world mark with 1 053 consecutive holes over 49 hours 18 minutes at Hunter's Point, surpassing 828 by Edward Ferguson. He played with lights on a cart, took brief breaks, and relied on meals from his wife. He plans rest and light golf after the feat.
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Rosenbloom Seeks Rams Purchase Amid Fractured Talks
AP reports Los Angeles Rams sale talks involve Ravens owner Carroll Rosenbloom and Robert Irsay in a complex deal with the Colts and Rams trading franchises. Bill Barnes, estate executor, notes multiple negotiations while bidders including Carlos Romer and Hugh Culverhouse vie amid tax and depreciation issues. Reeves died in 1971 after moving Rams to LA in 1946.
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Marshall Signs High Scoring Guard From New Jersey
Hickman, a 6-0 guard from Woodstown New Jersey, has signed a letter of intent with Marshall University. He averaged 27.2 points per game his senior year and scored 1725 points in four years, earning first team All Southern New Jersey and All Philadelphia Area honors. He becomes the Herd’s fifth basketball signee.
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Penguins sign five draft picks to two-year deals
Pittsburgh Penguins announce two year contracts for their top five amateur draft selections. Defenseman Jack Lynch Bernie Lukowich goaltender Dennis Herron center Ron LaLonde and right winger Brian Walker are named as signings.
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A's Sign Draft Choice Chester Lemon From Fre mont High
The Oakland A's announced the signing of their first selection in this year's draft Chester Lemon a 17 year old shortstop from Fremont High School Los Angeles. He will be assigned to the Coos Bay Oregon farm club in the Class A Northwest League.
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NLRB Examiner Refuses Testimony in Vikings Bargaining Case
NLRB examiner Melvin Wells barred Jim Finks from testifying in a hearing over NFL owners bargaining on artificial turf safety and automatic fines. The dispute centers on whether turf and fines are negotiable issues rather than their merit. A final ruling is not expected for about a month.
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Rain Wipes Out Schaefer Practice at Pocono Raceway
Rain halted practice for the Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway forcing USAC to revise weekend schedules. Drivers will have an extra four hour session Saturday morning with time trials set 1 45 to 7 pm, and a Sunday morning session before final trials. Starting spots go to the 33 fastest qualifiers, and all 44 entrants must log at least eight hours of practice.
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Smith Upset In Net Event At London Grass Courts
AP report from London notes British player John Paish upset top U S player Stan Smith 2-6 6-3 10-8 in the quarterfinals at Queen’s Club just days before Wimbledon. Evert advanced to the women’s semifinals with 6-3 6-0 victory over Esme Emanuel as Graebner Connors Gonzales also reached the last four.
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Players Criticize Freshman Rule In All-America Game
A majority of players at the Coaches All-America East West game criticize NCAA freshman eligibility noting many would struggle against older players. Nebraska defensive lineman Larry Jacobson and others say a true rookie cannot compete with 22-year-olds and that spring training or redshirting might help.
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Garden Offers Luxury Room at Madison Square Garden
New York AP The Garden plans to install 10 private Hall of Fame Lounges hanging from the roof at the 33rd Street end, each 20 by 15 feet with eight chairs two bar stools rest room and television. Boxes priced at 50000 per year with three year leases saving 5000 annually. Six lounges already spoken for as corporate amenities for year round events including sports circuses and concerts.
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