Burroughs powers Texas to 6-3 victory over Boston
Texas Rangers outfielder Jeff Burroughs delivered a three run homer as two rallies broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning lifting Texas to a 6-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Gaylord Perry earned the win with seven strong innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Powers
Texas
Boston
United Press International
Jeff Burroughs
Texas Rangers
Burroughs
Rangers
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Luis Tiant
Gaylord Perry
Dwight Evans
Bernie Carbo
Tom Grieve
Mike Hargrove
Celtics Finish Off Braves To Reach Conference Finals
Boston, led by Charlie Scott with 31 points and Jo Jo White 23, beat Buffalo 104 100 to close the series four games to two. McAdoo scored 28 for Buffalo as Randy Smith fouled out, ending Buffalo’s bid in the Eastern semis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Bob McAdoo
Buffalo Braves
Boston
Charlie Scott
Celtics
Buffalo
McAdoo
Scott
Braves
Golden State Warriors
Phoenix Suns
Rick Barry
Cleveland Cavaliers
Randy Smith
Tom Heinsohn
Charlie
Jo Jo White
White
John Havlicek
Paul Silas
Don Nelson
Dave Cowens
Smith
Ernie DiGregorio
Jim McMillan
Golden State
Detroit
Suns
Barry
Warriors
Phoenix
Bob Lanier
New York
Denver
Nets
Nuggets
Otis spoils May no hit bid as Royals win 2-1
Amos Otis doubled off Rudy May to break a possible no hitter in the bottom of the ninth. John MayberrySacrifice fly tied the game 1 1. Two innings later Jim Wohlford scored the winning run for Kansas City as the Royals defeated the Yankees 2-1 in Kansas City. May admitted the loss stung more than failing to complete a no hitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orioles
A's
Billy Williams
Joe Rudi
Vida Blue
Reggie Jackson
Ken Singleton
Baltimore
Kansas City
UPI
Rudy May
New York Yankees
Kansas City Royals
May
Yankees
Amos Otis
Otis
John Mayberry
Jim Wohlford
Royals
Sparky Lyle
Wohlford
Nohitter
Billy Martin
New York
Dodgers
Cardinals
Bill Buckner
Steve Garvey
Dodger
Phillies
Atlanta
Mets
Astros
del Unser
Houston
J. R. Richard
Cubs
Giants
Randy Hundley
Dave Rosello
Jose Cardenal
Rosello
Jones Aims for New York Debut After Pirates Win
Padres ace Randy Jones improves to 5-1 with a 4-2 win over the Pirates on six hits and 85 pitches. He eyes a New York start against the Mets, hoping to redeem his strong town reputation after last year’s Cy Young pursuit. Doug Rader fueled the offense with a three run homer in a four run sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Randy Jones
San Diego
New York
Jones
San Diego Padres
Pittsburgh Pirates
Big Apple
Mets
Tom Seaver
New York Writers
Padres
Doug Rader
Recreation Commission offers spring golf lessons at Safari Course
The Recreation and Parks Commission launches spring golf lessons with two daily sessions at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks at Safari Golf Course. Instructor Charlie Burgtorf, $8 enrollment, equipment loans available, pre-register via 431-4199.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation and Parks Commission
Paul Keller
Safari Golf Course
Charlie Burgtorf
Keller
Recreation Office
Saturday and Sunday baseball wrap with multiple splits
Results from Saturday show California beat Cleveland and Chicago defeated Minnesota while Texas topped Boston in night games. Sunday features Oakland sweeping Baltimore in two, while California and Cleveland split doubleheaders and other late results unfold across leagues. Monday lists one late game and a full Tuesday schedule across eight matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Kan
City
Texas
Boston
Oakland
Baltimore
Calif
Milwkee
Minn
San Francisco
Houston
Montreal
Philadelphia
Atlanta
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
San Diego
New York
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Philadephia
San Fran
Ali’s Munich bout and Young cashes big in win for young
Muhammad Ali heads to Munich for a May 25 title defense against Richard Dunn as Jimmy Young nets $75,000 for a controversial fight in Philadelphia. Ali earned $1.6 million but fought a fatigued, challenged bout with Young who ducked ropes six times, affecting scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandover
UPI
Muhammad Ali
Munich
Richard Dunn
England
Jimmy Young
Ali
Philadelphia
Young
Tom Kelly
Terry Moore
Larry Barrett
Angelo Dundee
Bold Forbes Wins Derby Lofting Owner's Dream High
Sixteen year old Larry Barrera carried roses from Louisville to New York as Bold Forbes upset Honest Pleasure to win the 1976 Kentucky Derby. Owner E. Rodriguez Tizol, recovering from a heart seizure, watched the race with his lifelong dream fulfilled. Trainers and rivals weighed in as Bold Forbes and Honest Pleasure led the field across the wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
UPI
Larry Barrera
New York
Bold Forbes
Pimlico
E. Rodriguez Tizol
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Laz Barrera
Larry
Tizol
Esteban Rodriguez Madura
Churchill Downs
Honest Pleasure
Comely Nell
Barrera
Elder wins Houston Open using wife advice during final rounds
Lee Elder, 42, the first African American at the Masters, won the Houston Open with a final 36 holes finishing 10 under par for a $40,000 first prize. He credited his wife Rose for advice that helped him avoid fatigue and stay in contention on the final day. Forrest Ferler finished one stroke back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlands
Tex
UPI
Lee Elder
Elder
Rose
Forrest Ferler
Augusta
Doug Sanders
Houston
George Burns
Wally Armstrong
Burns
Lee Trevino
Miller Barber
Royster Middle School and Blue Comet in regional events
Royster boys track compete at Iola league meet. Royster Junior High hosts golf invitational. Blue Comet tennis visits Emporia for 4 A regional. Friday Blue Comet track teams travel to Arkansas City 4 A regional at 1 30 p m. Blue Comet golf also at Emporia 4 A regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royster
Iola
Blue Comet
Emporia
Arkansas City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indians
Angels
Rico Carty
Buddy Bell
Bobby Bonds
Jerry Remy
Recreation Commission
Milwaukee York
Californte
Philadelphia West
Lassman Electric Inc
S. Santa Fe Plumbing Specialists
Ry Ey
Allen
Bradley
Motor Control Headquarters
W. Beech
Bert Firestone
Firestone
National Guard
Gary Wall
Sportsman Park
Aqueduct
Wan Oreney Productions
Walt Disney
Robin Crusoe
USN
Monsanto
Lorox
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!