Royals boost spring with four homers in 11 4 win over Sox
The Kansas City Royals finished spring training with an 11-4 victory after four homers by Al Cowens Dave Nelson John Mayberry and Buck Martinez capped by a strong hitting display as they prepare for the season opener. Elsewhere Brewers top Twins 18 6 Cubs beat Dodgers 4 0 Mets edge Yankees 8 7 Expos rally past Pirates 5 3 Phillies top minor leaguers 3 0 and more spring action noted across MLB.
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Vida Blue agitated with A's owner and may retire
Vida Blue, star lefty of the Oakland Athletics, says he is fed up with baseball and may never pitch again. He blames owner Charlie Finley for the turmoil, hints at a trade due to a disputed $230,000 annual contract, and recalls Finley’s earlier failed sale efforts and promises.
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Bowling Scores and Team Results From Riverside Lanes Event
A fragmented score table lists multiple bowling teams and players with varying scores and outcomes. Notable entries include Hawkins 144 for All-State, Stone 187, Serugas 201, Whitlow 17, Me dows 212, Powell 215, Hines 143, Crowder 200, Jones 218, and Mortis 142. Several clubs such as Sleepers, Bionics, Crickets, and Five show mixed wins and losses.
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At A Glance Pro Basketball and College Scores
Chicago 9 Buffalo 8 Washington WY Cleveland 143 07 Indiana 87 Kansas CHC Philadelphia 119 New Orleans 109 New York Kinucks 321 Boston 123 College Baseball High Point 12 Pfeiffer 2 Mennonite at Hampden Sydney PPD wet ground The page itemizes scores across basketball and college baseball with several weather related postponements.
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Yankees Open 1977 Season Amid Big Offseason Moves
New York the pressure is on after Billy Martin calls spring training the worst in his history. George Steinbrenner spent about 5.5 million on Reggie Jackson and Don Gullett to augment a team that failed to win a pennant in 12 years. Catfish Hunter starts the opener against Milwaukee as Jim Slaton and Sal Bando take the mound. Tension rose with Steinbrenner and Martin clashing over the stint, and Mickey Rivers Dack Ellis Graig Nettles headlines with tax and contract disputes.
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Naber to Quit After National AAU Meet
Canton Ohio AP John Naber one of America's top swimmers confirms the AAU championships starting Wednesday will be his last national competition. The 21 year old four time Montreal Olympic gold medalist will retire after June USC graduation to take a public relations job. He aims for his 14th AAU title in the 1M yard backstroke but cautions no records are likely due to post college letdown and Branin Natatorium pool conditions.
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