Celtics coach Bill Fitch eyes Ronnie Lester in draft
Celtics coach Bill Fitch, fresh from a NBA title, says he would take Ronnie Lester if available in the draft. Fitch notes his guard needs, praises Lester’s played comeback, and discusses other potential guards and draft considerations for age and depth.
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Mariners Lead 1st Round in 17th Amateur Draft
Seattle Mariners hold the No 1 pick in the 17th annual amateur draft as play begins in New York. Judge Werker expected to rule on NLRB injunctive request that could avert a strike. Cubs pick second with a crowded top ten including California Mets Toronto and San Diego. Oakland holds the first secondary-phase choice after the initial rounds.
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Moore Tops Mariners Amateur Draft Pick
The Seattle Mariners named Mike Moore a 21 year old right handed pitcher from Oral Roberts University the first pick in the regular phase of the summer free agent amateur draft. Moore finished 12 2 with a 3 18 ERA this season and struck out 101 in 124 2 innings over 21 games.
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Aguirre Likely Dallas Pick In NBA Draft
The Dallas Mavericks plan to select DePaul guard forward Mark Aguirre with the first pick after winning a coin flip for the top selection. Aguirre, 21, is leaving college early amid strong scoring and shooting stats, while other acceptable draft prospects include Iowa players Steve Krafcisin Vince Brookins and Steve Waite.
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Arizona State Eyes Title Rematch With Oklahoma State
Arizona State and Oklahoma State meet in the College World Series final in Omaha after ASU beat Texas 12-3 to reach the championship. Sun Devils coach Jim Brock says his team, 54-13, can rebound after a 13 inning loss to OSU.
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Ray of hope as talks continue in New York
Mediator Kenneth Moffett returns to negotiations on MLB free agent compensation amid a looming players strike. Marvin Miller proposed a pool system to fund compensation, but owners rejected it as insufficient to penalize signings. Talks resume in New York as judge Werker weighs an NLRB injunction.
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1965 Orbit Grads Ed White Jim McDivitt Complete Journey
On this date in 1965 American astronauts Ed White and Jim McDivitt completed their orbital flight traveling 1.6 million miles in 62 orbits of the earth.
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