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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1976
Page
13
Frank Lucchesi, the Texas Rangers new manager, focuses on metrics and praises the staff's 1.44 ERA. The article notes his eye for figures and the impressive pitching figures guiding the team.
Jim Lonborg, after a shoulder season, earns a 8-2 win over Montreal for Philadelphia. Lonborg credits a new beginning, while Dick Allen, Garry Maddox, and Bob Boone drive in key runs. Expos errors aid the victory. Cubs top Mets, Astros beat Giants, Padres down Dodgers in other NL games.
A Detroit high school player who averaged 31 points and 19 rebounds per game signed a national letter of intent to attend Washington State University. Coach George Raveling said Stewart House could likely play on the Cougar varsity as a freshman next season.
Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert won their round robin matches at the $150,000 Virginia Slims Championships in Los Angeles. Goolagong fought past Marita Redondo in three sets 6-4 5-7 6-4, while Evert defeated Rosie Casals 7-5 6-4 in a tense affair.
Oakland writer notes Rick Barry received only 7 percent of MVP votes despite leading Warriors in scoring and minutes. He cites voting biases, past antagonism toward officials, and race dynamics, while praising Barry’s impact on Golden State and his late-season defense against Buffalo’s Bob McAdoo.
Willie Mays clashed with the Mets over his duty terms after a 10 year deal set by Joan Payson to keep him connected to baseball in New York. The piece notes progress on integration but cites Front Office gaps with figures like Reggie Smith urging broader use of black players and executives across teams.
Fonner Park results list race winners and payouts from Wednesday’s program at Grand Island Nebraska. Details include finishers Exacta and Trifecta payouts and attendance figures plus later notes on Reggie Smith’s baseball career and reflections on his prime years and life impact.
Bill Fox led Scotus with 41 and the team posted 175 while David City Aquinas finished 211 at Elks Country Club. Cimp 43 Putnam 45 Robak 46 Jochum 49 Prososki 51 Jochum 53 helped the Bluejays as Aquinas’ Armstrong 45 Krenk 53 Woita 56 Kovar 57 Hoffman 68 fielded a 211. Spencers’ squad set a dual at Fremont Bergan on Tuesday April 20.
Richard E. Wilson, long time Amherst College basketball coach, will be honored with the 1976 Walter A. Brown Memorial Award given by New England sports authorities for his contributions to the game.
At Keeneland and other tracks, sellers say the revived $2 bill causes issues as cash boxes lack slots for them and bettors request twos, slowing the process. Caroll DeLatt notes drawers hold only specific denominations and the track handles about $600 in twos daily.
New Orleans Saints announce the signing of their second round draft choice Tony Galbreath a 6 foot 1 230 pound running back from Missouri to a five year contract coach Hank Stram declined to disclose the contract amount Galbreath is the Saints first team to sign their first and second round picks this season.
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