Medich Faces Death On The Field In Unforgettably Somber Moment
Pirates pitcher Doc Medich, 27, assisted a dying spectator and reflected on the brush with death after a man in the stands collapsed during a game in Philadelphia. He recalled tending to a heart attack at Yankee Stadium and cited Whitey Ford's earlier crisis at Shea as part of the harrowing face of life and sport.
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Hargrave Poised to Try Out for Oakland Raiders
Upper Iowa star Carl Hargrave was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 15th round after a standout college career. Raiders and ex-NFL lineman Mike Eischeid say Hargrave has the tools to succeed with strong training and top physical condition. Hargrave, who taught at Iowa City High, emphasized the need to compete once camp starts, with Eischeid noting Oakland’s talent-for-small-schools approach.
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Carl Dukes Aims for NFL Career After Small College Standout Time
Carl Dukes, a six foot one, 195 pound athlete from Upper Iowa, reflects on his draft prospects after strong performances and praise from insurer Richards. His family, athletic ties in Iowa, and potential impact at rookie camp are noted as he eyes professional football and a West Coast team.
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Giants Draw Large Crowds In San Francisco Opening Series
The Giants drew 64,920 fans over Friday Sunday games against the Dodgers despite a city craft strike and Candlestick concessions cuts. Manager Bill Rigney praised the surge, while Chris Speier and Dave Rader fueled an eighth inning rally in a 6 4 win.
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Lynn Gets Six Straight Hits in Red Sox Victory
Fred Lynn, the 1975 AL Rookie of the Year, collected six consecutive hits as Boston beat Baltimore 5-2. The game featured Lynn homering and doubling, with Jim Rice Carl Yastrzemski and Carleton Fisk contributing as the Red Sox opened the season with a win. Oakland, Minnesota also won. other games postponed by cold weather.
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Pearson Wins Rebel 500 in NASCAR Drama
NASCAR veteran David Pearson, the 42 year old Spartanburg native, captured the Rebel 500 in Darlington after early tire trouble and a late yellow. He surged past Buddy Baker with a fresh tire set from the Wood brothers and Parsons spinning, earning his fifth win in six 1976 Grand National starts.
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