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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1976

Page

6

Lolich Set To Become Mets Pitcher Household Name

Mickey Lolich, 33, arrives in New York after a Hall of Fame Detroit career. He contemplates one more season, plans to keep his Washington Michigan home, and discusses contract details with the Mets. He recalls growing estranged from Detroit after spending 17 years there.

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Gullett Goes to Bullpen as Season Opens for Reds

Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson moved Don Gullett to the bullpen for at least the first week after a rough four innings in a 10-4 loss to the Mets. J.R. Richard emerged for the Astros with a six inning one hit effort in a 3-0 win over the Twins, while Gullett blamed poor rhythm and arm condition for his struggles.

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Yarborough Triumphs At North Wilkesboro In Gwyn Staley 400

Cale Yarborough solved rear end problems and won the Gwyn Staley 400 at North Wilkesboro NC earning 11125 of the 64690 purse. He rose from Daytona setback to become the favorite for Rebel 500 as he celebrated with a big smile and jaunty hat.

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Padres poised for services after medical exam

The San Diego Padres appear to have the inside track on a key free agent if he passes a medical. Meanwhile the Baltimore Orioles expect Reggie Jackson to report soon despite his refusal to join the team after Oakland peddling.

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Olympic pool to costlier gold hunt at Montreal trials

At Belmont Plaza, 24 events saw foreign stars win eight as U S hopes faded. Tim Shaw, 1975 Sullivan award winner, failed to qualify in two races and finished last in the 1500 free. Leslie Trapnell of Fullerton edged Wayland’s Mary Brown at the NAAU finals, grabbing the national title with a buzzer-beater.

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LaSalle Honors Burkle, Charipar at Athletic Banquet

Doug Burkle and Lisa Charipar were named Male and Female Athletes of the Year at LaSalle's annual banquet. Burkle, a two time state wrestling qualifier, also earned MVP wrestling honors, while Charipar claimed girls basketball MVP for the second straight year. Other recognitions included Mary Goettsch’s resignation plaque and multiple sport awards for Jim Brawner, Karen Dale, Pam Malloy, Kathy Lawrence, Greg Zipperer, Scott Tudor, Randy Hook, with Matt Otte and Tom Hartman presiding.

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