Yankees face questions after Guidry tough start in loss
In Busch Stadium the Yankees endure public turmoil as Ron Guidry allows nine earned runs in 3 1 3 innings against the White Sox. Manager Bob Lemon cites a flawed change-up delivery and emphasizes pitch count, while recalling era shifts in player contracts and Lemon’s World Series title season with New York.
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Ron Guidry
Bob Lemon
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Lemon
John Humphreys
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George Steinbrenner
Billy Martin
Yanks
Red Sox
Kansas City Royals
Dodgers
Browns Owner Eyes Holmes Shavers Fight at Municipal Stadium
Art Modell, owner of the Cleveland Browns and operator of Municipal Stadium, says he is interested in hosting the September World Boxing Council heavyweight title bout between Larry Holmes and Earnie Shavers at the lakefront facility.
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UPI
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Art Modell
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World Boxing Council
Larry Holmes
Earnie Shavers
Lakefront
College Basketball Tops Pro as Fans Shift Preference
ABC News Harris survey of 1320 sports fans shows college basketball leading pro ball in most regions and demographics. Overall college support rises to 12 percent as national interest peaks during the NCAA championship run in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
ABC News-Harris
Midwest
South
East
West
ISU Luther Doubleheaders Rained Out at Cap Timm Field
Iowa State and Luther were set for doubleheaders at Cap Timm Field but games were postponed due to wet grounds. No makeup dates were announced.
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AMES
Iowa State
Luther
Cap Timm Field
Two Major Umpires Sign 79 Contracts For 1979 Season
Chicago AP Umpire Paul Pryor of the National League and rookie Ted Hendry of the American League have signed contracts for 1979. Pryor's two year deal makes him among the first regulars to return as 50 umpires remain on strike amid disputes over salaries and working conditions.
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Paul Pryor
Pryor
Ted Hendry
Hendry
Arizona
Umpires Association
Richie Phillips
Phillips
Doug Harvey
Bill Haller
Ed Vargo
National Basketball Association
NBA
Iowa State Prepares for Spring Football Drills
Iowa State opens spring drills under new coach Donnie Duncan with 120 players and 42 lettermen. Key returnees include QB Walter Grant, DT Chris Boskey, and S Mike Schwartz, while several stars depart. Practice runs Tuesday through Saturday, culminating in a May 5 intrasquad game.
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Donnie Duncan
Iowa State
Duncan
Earle Bruce
Oklahoma
Jim Williams
Cyclone
Cyclones
Dexter Green
Ray Hardee
Stan Hixon
Mike Stensrud
Rick White
Tom Boskey
Walter Grant
Chris Boskey
Mike Schwartz
Regis Cage Benefit at Royals Gym Set for Saturday
A benefit basketball game for Camp Courageous and the Regis Booster Club will be held in the Royals gym Saturday at 7 30 p m The Regis state tournament qualifying girls team and state championship boys team will play alternate quarters against the Hooper Bloopers from WMT radio TV Halftime features a free throw shooting contest among Metro area high school coaches Proceeds go to Booster Club and Camp Courageous
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Koschmeder resigns as Regis wrestling coach
Gary Koschmeder of Cedar Rapids resigns as Regis wrestling head coach after seven years at the program. Randy Ray of Marshalltown is named the new head coach. Ray is UNI graduate and has served as Regis assistant football and baseball coach.
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Cedar Rapids Regis
Randy Ray
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Marshalltown
University of Northern Iowa
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Riceville
Tom Renner
Tom Lavin
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Chris Ehrke
Dennis Grove
Chuck Patten
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Grande Avenue S.E
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VNN
Hall Bicycle Co
2Nd Ave
John Less
Kenny Neil
John Mess
Grant
Tom Roach
Brian Nel
Dick Cuvelier
Green
Victor Mack
Terry Rubley
John Quinn
Cage
BIG Auto Parts
1St Ave
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