Madlock Aims for National League Batting Title
Chicago Cubs third baseman Bill Madlock eyes the NL batting crown after posting a .358 average. He notes his contact hitting, avoids big slumps, and reflects on a season with injuries, All-Star MVP consideration, and a key trade from Texas that brought him to Chicago.
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West Coach Lloyd Sees East as Favored in All Star Game
West coach Wayne Lloyd says the East is the logical favorite for Tuesday night’s high school all star game in Salem. He notes the East has more talent but stresses basketball is a team game and predicts either side can break from the plan.
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Abe Gibron to Coach WFL's Chicago Winds
Abe Gibron former NFL Bears coach after 1974 season was named head coach of the World Football League Chicago Winds replacing Babe Parilli. Gene Pullano Winds president said Leo Cahill becomes general manager as Parilli's contract discussions proceed. Multiyear deals were signed for both Gibron and Cahill with details undisclosed.
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Arson Suspected In Penn National Horse Fire Tragedy
Harrisburg AP arson caused a blaze at Penn National Race Course destroying 46 thoroughbreds. Fire Marshal Guckelberger noted all around a 50 stall barn, flames visible for miles, with two horses surviving and one euthanized. Owner-trainer William J. Taylor lost 24 horses and suffered a heart attack on arrival. Loss estimated 125000 to 175000. Fire also investigated at another nearby building.
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Musselman Named Coach of San Diego ABA Team
SAN DIEGO AP Bill Musselman, 34, named coach of the San Diego ABA franchise, signing a three year pact as the club revealed a new name Sails replacing the Conquistadores. Ivy Kaze named general manager Frank Goldberg and Bud Fisher owners announced.
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U S Swimmers Eye Montreal After Belgrade Upset
The United States still trails East Germany in the 1976 Olympic race but shows progress. At the World Aquatics Championships in Cali, US women won three golds to East Germany's ten, lifting overall US gold tally to 16 to East Germany's 11. Coaches Carr and Nelson emphasize mental strength and continuous training to close the gap by Montreal. The men dominated freestyle events, sweeping all finals, signaling growing confidence and future potential.
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All Stars Meet Steelers in Chicago Friday Showdown
USC coach John McKay says must play strong defense to slow Pittsburgh in the 42nd All Star Game at Soldier Field. Steelers boast a feared lineup led by Joe Green L C Greenwood and Jack Ham while All Stars counter with first round defensive linemen Gary Johnson Mack Mitchell Mark Mullaney Jimmy Webb and Randy White backed by quarterback Steve Bartkowski.
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Cardenal's homer powers Cubs past Expos 4-2
Jose Cardenal hit a tie breaking two run homer in the fifth as the Chicago Cubs beat the Montreal Expos 4-2. Jed Bill Bonham earned his 10th win allowing six hits while Rick Monday and Cardenal added the early runs. Monday was later ejected after a rundowns play in the Cubs seventh.
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Susan's Girl wins Matchmaker at Atlantic City Race Course
Susan's Girl, favored to win, sprinted to the lead in the final quarter mile and won the $130,000 Matchmaker Stakes by 31 lengths over Aunt Jin at Atlantic City Race Course. Jockey Ray Broussard replaced injured Laffitt Pincay, set a track record for the distance, and Susan's Girl earned $20,000 plus a season with owner Fred W. Hooper’s stable.
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