Billy Martin Quits Stir Tigers Spring Training
The Tigers and Billy Martin clash over a Friday resignation after he fined Willie Horton for leaving a game. Campbell and Martin met in Lakeland amid a busy week that included arrests for profanity. Tigers and several MLB games followed with mixed results.
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Robertson's Ball Shouting Who'll Play Left For Bucs
Pittsburgh's Bob Robertson powered the Pirates toward an 11-1 win over St Louis blasting three homers and a double to raise spring average to .396 while Bill Virdon weighs left field choice. Al Oliver homered and Jim McKee worked six strong innings as Pittsburgh snapped a five game skid.
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Steve Cox Reaches Jr Olympic Semis
Corry wrestler Steve Cox advanced to the State Jr Olympics semifinals in DuBois by pinning Greg Landston of Washington Pa in the quarterfinals. Cox, Corry’s lone 10 and under heavyweight, would face Bill Lydick of Dubois in tonight’s semifinals if he wins, with a state final possible.
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Sam Snead's Routine Day Not Really Routine At All
Sam Snead posted a four under par 67 after a 66 to sit two back of leader Billy Casper in the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield. Casper led with 131 after a 64 as Lon Graham matched that score and eight players stayed within three strokes heading to the final rounds.
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Atlanta 500 Plagued By March Storm
In Hampton Georgia officials face two options to complete a 40 car field for the Atlanta 500 as rain washed out two days of time trials. If three hours of dry surface exist NASCAR could qualify all entries. otherwise starting berths may be set by sign-in order from race day.
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Barb Peterson Collects Laurels In Bowling Action
Barb Peterson posted the best score with a 210 in last night's limited bowling action in the Ladies Friday Night League. Bob Damon led the men with a 204 as other high scores included 208 by Friday Wire Mixed participants and 194 by Jean Brothers.
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Bulls Blast Officiating After Overtime Loss to Lakers
In Los Angeles the Bulls coach Dick Motta and players blasted officiating after a 107-104 overtime defeat by the Lakers in the NBA playoffs opener. Key fouls late, McMillian’s eye contact play, West’s 7 overtime points, Love and Weiss led Chicago, while Goodrich topped LAs during regulation. Other playoff scores included Knicks over Bullets and Bucks over Warriors.
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U S Team Wins Roundball Classic
Andrian Dantley, a 6 foot high school star from DeMatha Catholic High, led the U S All Stars to an 87 74 victory over the Pennsylvania Stars in the Dapper Dan Roundball Classic before a record 13 603 crowd. Dantley was MVP with 7 of 8 from the field and 11 of 12 free throws. Eddie Owens scored 17 for Wheatley High. Gavin Smith added 14 for Van Nuys High, hitting six in 42 seconds to seal the win. Jeep Kelley of Pittsburgh Schenley had 11 points and was PA MVP. Pennsylvania’s John Cox led with 16. In the first game, East beat West 81-68 with Joe Rogers scoring 21 and Len Gordy 14. Don Maser and Frank Boyd each had 15 for the East.
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