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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1977

Page

7

Rookie Bob Shirley Shines For Padres In Debut Victory

San Diego rookie lefty Bob Shirley, a non roster player with one pro season, stifled Cincinnati over eight innings and earned praise from pitching coach Roger Craig after striking out 11 in a 12 4 Padres win. San Diego pounded Santa Alcala and relievers for 15 hits as Dave Winfield doubled twice. The Cubs and Expos also won in NL action.

Fred McMane UPI San Diego Padres Bob Shirley Shirley Cincinnati Reds San Diego Roger Craig Padres Craig Rons Mike Champion George Foster Dave Tomlin Pete Rose Dave Winfield Santa Alcala St. Louis Pittsburg Chicago New York Montreal Philadelphia Atlanta Houston San Francisco Los Angeles

Rangers bolster bullpen as Lindblad shines in win

Texas Rangers win 3-2 over the Baltimore Orioles with Paul Lindblad retiring all eight men faced in his season debut. Manager Frank Lucchesi credits six areas improved and highlights Lindblad as key bullpen upgrade amid a 3-0 run. Tom Grieve homered and John Ellis drove in a run as Alex Alexander earned his first Texas victory. In other AL actions, Royals blank Tigers 5-0, Angels steam Seattle 12-5, Indians slug Red Sox 19-9, A’s beat Twins 6-7, Brewers edge Yankees 2-1, Blue Jays top White Sox 3-1.

Fred Down UPI Paul Lindblad Texas Rangers Frank Lucchesi Oakland A’s Rangers Lindblad Baltimore Orioles Doyle Alexander Bert Campaneris Jeff Burroughs Atlanta Braves Lucchesi Oriole Alexander Texas Tom Grieve John Ellis Orioles Royals Detroit Tigers Angels Seattle Mariners Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins Milwaukee Brewers New York Yankees Toronto Blue Jays Chicago White Sox Tigers Darrell Porter Jim Colborn Larry Gura Ohn Mayberry Vern Ruhle Hal McRae Boston Indians Duane Kuiper Jim Norris Buddy Bell Dwight Evans Red Sox Dave LaRoche Bill Campbell A’s Twins Wayne Gross Minnesota Dick Allen Paul Thormadsgard Tom Burmeier Brewers Yankees Sixto Lezcano Bob McClure Don Gullett Blue Jays White

NHL Quarterfinals Open as Bruins Meet Kings in Key Rematch

Boston and Los Angeles face off in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series after finishing strong in the regular season. Gerry Cheevers to start in goal for Boston against Rogie Vachon with a center duel between Gregg Sheppard and Butch Goring highlighted.

United Press International Boston Los Angeles Atlanta Flames Don Cherry Cherry Bruins Gerry Cheevers Rogie Vachon Gregg Sheppard Kings Butch Goring Vachon Goring Terry O'Reilly Shep Toronto Philadelphia Flyers Buffalo Islanders St. Louis New England Indianapolis Cincinnati Edmonton Houston

Fonner Park Race Results Grand Island Neb

Saturday results from Fonner Park show multiple races with winning and place payouts. Notable exactas paid 66.30 and 73.50, attendance 8 278, handle 701 776 dollars.

Grand Island Neb UPI Fonner Ist Black Ticket Lucky Little Artist Starkness Charlie Be Bold Exacta Mike Aragon Heir Berfolia Nlin Clarence Creex Pete Amadevil nLine Dancer Murkel

NBA officials strike as playoffs loom

The National Basketball Association faces a Sunday walkout by its referees over pay, with 26 officials involved and replacements staffing eight games. The union warns of pickets for the playoffs while suggesting star players may boycott if games are damaged by the strike.

New York UPI National Basketball Association Bill Walton Richie Phillips National Association of Basketball Referees NBA NABA Phillips John Nucatola Portland Trail Blazer Walton Bill Earl Strom Richie Powers O’brien

Rempe Wins Nine-Ball World Championship Title

Jim Rempe of Scranton Pennsylvania defeated Harry McConnell of Lake Forest California 6 0 4 6 6 5 to win the $50 000 Nine-Ball world championship in Irvine California Saturday night.

Irvine Calif UPI Jim Rempe Scranton Harry McConnell Lake Forest

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