Bonds Hurt and Davis Dropped as 1976 Season Opens
On cut down day, Bonds fractured his right hand sliding home in an exhibition, sidelining him for about two weeks. Davis, a veteran hitter, received a conditional release from the Yankees, signaling the end of a lengthy career.
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Miller eyes Masters despite recent motivation drop
Johnny Miller says he is in a good frame of mind at Augusta but admits a lack of motivation after back to back wins. He wants to win the Masters more than most events, yet foresees only a range from mediocre to excellent with a strong start needed for momentum.
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NHL Playoff Action Sets Tonight Across Four Matchups
The Kings, Islanders, Blues, and Maple Leafs seek a 2 0 edge in best of three prelims. Los Angeles led Atlanta 2 1 after a 2 0 victory. Toronto beat Pittsburgh 4 1. Vancouver beat New York 3 5. St Louis edged Buffalo 5 2 as goals and goaltending shape the series.
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Television baseball schedules and notable NFL moves
NBC and ABC announce baseball telecasts with Saturday daytime games from April to October and World Series coverage on NBC. ABC adds 16 Monday nights plus the All-Star game and playoffs, with network swaps planned next year. NFL notes mention Larry Suh returning to the league, Giants signing a fullback, and golf chatter rounds out with Nicklaus and Hale Irwin among contenders.
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Randy Jones to Receive 1975 Southern California Athlete Award
Randy Jones, the Padres 20 game winner, will be presented the 1975 Southern California Athlete of the Year Award at San Diego Stadium on Sunday. The Cubs Savings Athletic Foundation announced the honor, awarded before the Padres face the Atlanta Braves.
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Csonka Signs With Giants In Million Dollar Deal
Larry Csonka agreed to a multiyear contract worth over one million dollars with the New York Giants, choosing them over several NFL clubs after leaving the Miami Dolphins. Agent Ed Roue confirms rapid negotiations and praises coach Bill Arnsparger, noting Csonka’s return to prime free agent market follows the WFL’s demise.
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Masters unchanged as Roberts retires at Augusta
Milton Richman notes that the Masters, now 42 years old, remains steadfast amid changes in religion and baseball. Clifford Roberts retires as chairman with William Lane named successor, though Roberts stays on in another role. Jack Nicklaus eyeing a sixth Masters title and Sam Snead, unmatched in Masters appearances, discusses butterflies and nerves before round one.
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Buccaneers Select Selmon to Open NFL Draft
Leroy Selmon, a 6 foot 2 inch 260 pound defensive tackle from Eufaula Oklahoma, was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the first overall pick in the NFL college player draft. The Sooners star led Oklahoma in tackles last season with 132 and launched a defensive line with brothers Lucious and Dewey.
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Cosmos to play in Mexico with Pele in Puebla area
The New York Cosmos and Brazilian star Pele will play in Mexico next month. The team, now with Pele who joined last year, will host events near Puebla about 60 miles southeast of Mexico City.
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Crucial NBA Games Shape Playoff Race Across Leagues
Seattle Sonics survive a late scare to beat Chicago 115-114 and strengthen their hold on second in the Pacific. Milwaukee and Detroit had already clinched playoff spots, with Seattle Phoenix and Los Angeles vying for two quarterfinal berths. Other ABA results include Nuggets over Colonels 130-103 and Spurs over Pacers 96-75, while Nets beat Squires 127-123 as all leagues push toward postseason.
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