Fitch Aims High After Turning Celtics Around
Boston’s Bill Fitch transformed the Celtics from a 29 53 cellar dweller last season to a 61 21 powerhouse this year. He earned Red Auerbach’s trust and leads a squad headed for the conference semifinals against Houston, while managing pressure and a demanding training regime.
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Bobby Knight
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University of Georgia
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Marine Corps
Hawks win in trenches to cut 76ers lead in series
Hawks bench sparked 105-93 victory as Steve Hawes with 20 points 13 rebounds and Tree Rollins with 18 points 17 rebounds 6 blocks led Atlanta to erase a 2-0 deficit. Criss added 16 points while Eddie Johnson 19 and Julius Erving 26 paced Philadelphia.
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Midwest League Opens 32nd Season With Eight Teams
The Midwest League starts its 32nd season with four games led by defending champion Quad Cities at Clinton. Ap pleton hosts Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau meets Waterloo, and Burlington visits Cedar Rapids. Six of eight MLB affiliations renewed. Giants move Cedar Rapids to Clinton, Reds play Cedar Rapids, Dodgers withdraw from the league. All Star game set for June 21 in Davenport. Wausau Timbers under new Mariners-influenced management with few returnees and new players adapting to Wisconsin weather.
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O’donnell
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Snyder Manufacturing Softball Tourney Planned at Marion YMCA
The Snyder Manufacturing Company hosts a 14 inch slow pitch double elimination softball tournament at the Marion YMCA diamond April 25 27. Teams interested contact Bill Gersema at 365-3755. Entry is 60 dollars and includes two softballs.
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Bill Gersema
Reds Signings Highlight 5 Outfielders and Veteran Talent
The Reds list five outfielders on the roster including Jones Hoenstine Masone Mota and Waller. Mota in seventh pro year shows speed with 93 stolen bases in 430 games though no career homers. Masone hit six homers and .253 last year at Eugene while Hoenstine earned all star honors and batted .259 with two homers and 37 RBI. Waller the No 1 draft pick hit .235 at Eugene. his brother Reggie previously chased Reds affiliates.
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Kevin Waller
Jose Mota
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Red
Reggie
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Bruins knot series with 4 1 win over Penguins
Boston ties the best of five after a 4 1 victory in Pittsburgh as Rick Middleton beat goalie Greg Millen to spark a comeback hour. Millen shined again with 42 Penguins shots but received little support from teammates.
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Tiny) Archibald
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