Steelers Sign 3 Draftees and Free Agent
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced signing of three 1973 draft picks Ken Phares defensive back Mississippi State and fifth round David Reavis defensive end and 10th round Don Wunderly defensive tackle from Arkansas. Reavis and Wunderly will be tried at offensive tackle while a Grambling College star free agent who was cut twice joins the roster.
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Spore Club Adds Virgil Robinson as Free Agent
The club signed Virgil Robinson a former Grambling teammate of Frank Lewis. Robinson was Green Bay's second draft pick in 1971 but was cut in training camp. He played 11 games with New Orleans in 1971 and three games with the Saints last season.
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Corry Leads Northwest Rifle League Rally Maintains Slim Lead
Corry kept a slim edge in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League after beating Meadville in both handicap and actual scores. Walnut Creek also won twice to stay close, led by top shooter David Vercant with 397 in the match and strong showings from John Noble Kay Anderson Jeff Gifford and Scott Dearing in the top five. Lawrence Park No 1 defeated Lawrence Park No 2, Amboy had a bye, and the standings show Corry atop with Walnut Creek and Lawrence Park teams in pursuit.
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Bob Hunt Slams Maples For 252 In Bowling Action
Bob Hunt Jr. delivered the night’s top game with a 252 in the American B League on the final night of competition. Pauline Chelton led the women with a 189 game and 549 series. Other notable scores include Grace Gentile 179, Angie Crapser 188, Nancy Slye 76.
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Hialeah Blaze Kills 30 Horses at Race Course
A major fire at Hialeah Race Course destroyed about four barns and killed more than 30 horses. Firemen reported the blaze began in the stables area just before midnight and burned for over three hours into the morning, with a dispatcher noting roughly 35 horses lost.
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Foul shooting contest at awards table lineup
At the awards table in the foul shooting contest, front row from left Ted Williams Rick Clayton Mike Toy Jeff Hannan and Clayton. Back row in same order Mike Melzer Steve Floyd George Barr Roger Weeks and Ken Gerzina. Journal Photo by McEldowney.
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White Sox eye West title in 1973 pennant bid
Associated Press notes Chicago White Sox aim for their first pennant since 1959 with a strong offense led by Richie Allen and Bill Melton. Wilbur Wood anchors a pitching staff as Oakland circles, while the A's trade Epstein for pitching and face questions in a wide Western race. Pittsburgh, Detroit, and New York rivals add power and depth as the division shapes up for a tough chase.
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Hitting Sag Not Virdon's Top Worry
Bradenton, Fla. AP Pirates shut out twice, 12 hits in four games as Luke Walker woes outweigh hitting. Walker walked eight Braves in six innings in a 3-0 loss, prompting manager Bill Virdon to say wildness is the bigger concern. Walker laments only 19 spring innings.
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Pirates to wear patch honoring Roberto Clemente in 1973
The Pittsburgh Pirates will honor Roberto Clemente by wearing a black-bordered shoulder patch with his uniform number 21 on the left sleeve of all home and road uniforms during the 1973 season. Pirates president Daniel M. Galbreath announced the memorial emblem is three inches.
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Orange Balls Spark Muddy Debut for New Baseballs
The Associated Press reports orange baseballs proved slippery and hard to grip in a Cleveland Indians 15 5 exhibition win over Oakland. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and players like Gaylord Perry and Jim Hunter criticized grip and practicality while George Hendrick homered three times off the new balls. Other major league results included Reds over White Sox 5-2, Royals over Expos 4-2, Orioles over Yankees 3-2, Braves over Pirates 3-0, Cubs over Giants 9-8 in 12 innings, Mets over Cardinals 2-1, Red Sox over Tigers 3-2. rain canceled four games. Bench returned from surgery and drove in two for Cincinnati. Wayne Simpson pitched five hits allowed for Kansas City over Montreal. Amos Otis homered for the winners. Gentry toed seven scoreless for Atlanta against Pittsburgh. Cubs win extended to late innings, lasting about three and a half hours.
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Lakers vs Bulls playoff flip sparks row over format
Los Angeles faces Chicago in the NBA playoffs after a coin flip decided the Bucks' rise to No. 1 seed. Milwaukee claimed home court and drew Golden State as a foe, while Laker players and the NBA Players Association criticized the coin toss. Bucks coach Costello and Warriors owner Miculi condemned the method as unprecedented.
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