Madlock Aims for National League Batting Title
Chicago Cubs third baseman Bill Madlock pursues the NL batting crown as he emphasizes contact over big swings. He notes steady averages despite slumps, after a 4-2 victory highlighted by two home runs and a double plus single in the second game.
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West and East all star game set with favored East says Lloyd
West coach Wayne Lloyd foresees the East as the favorite for Tuesday's high school all star game but stresses the contest is decided by team play. He notes East has more talent yet cautions the unpredictable nature of all star games and the impact of substitutions.
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Abe Gibron Named Chicago Winds Coach in WFL
Abe Gibron, fired by the Bears after 1974, was named head coach of the World Football League Chicago Winds. Gene Pullano named Leo Cahill as general manager as Parilli’s multiyear contract discussions proceed, with Winds attorneys in talks.
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Arson Cited In Death Of 46 Thoroughbreds
Arson caused a fire at Penn National Race Course destroying 46 thoroughbreds. Two horses survived. one had to be killed. Owner-trainer William J Taylor lost 24 horses and suffered a heart attack but is in satisfactory condition. Losses estimated at 125000 to 175000 with most horses valued at 3400 each.
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Musselman Named Coach and GM for San Diego ABA Team
AP reports Bill Musselman 24, the University of Minnesota coach amid NCAA probe, is named coach of the San Diego ABA franchise and signs a three year deal. Ivy Kaze named general manager as the Conquistadores become the Sails, with Frank Goldberg and Bud Fisher as owners.
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U S Strokes Turn To 76 Olympic Meet
The American swimming program faces East Germany as the United States pursues Olympic glory. At Belgrade 1973 the East Germans dominated with strong women’s team performance, but the U S showed progress in Concord and at the World Aquatic Championships. Coach Flip Carr notes mental strength and improved times as key gains, with optimism for Montreal and a continued push by both women and men to close the gap on East Germany.
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All-Stars Face Steelers In Friday Showdown
Chicago reports that USC coach John McKay emphasizes defense as the key to beating the NFL champions. He praises Pittsburgh’s stout unit led by Green, Greenwood, Russell and Ham, while the All-Stars rely on rookie defenders such as Johnson, Mitchell, Mullaney, Webb, and White to challenge Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris at Soldier Field.
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Cardenal's Homer Lifts Cubs Past Expos 4-2 in Chicago
Jose Cardenal belted a tiebreaking two run homer in the fifth as the Cubs defeated the Montreal Expos 4-2. Bill Bonham earned his 10th win despite early trouble, while Rick Monday and Pete LaCucina contributed in support. Madlock added two hits as he extended his hitting streak.
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Susan's Girl Wins Matchmaker at Atlantic City
Susan's Girl, America's distaff millionaire, led late to win the $150,000 Matchmaker Stakes at Atlantic City Race Course, paying 6.69 3.20 2.60. Jockey Ray Broussard, subbing for injured Laffitt Pincay, set a track record for 13/16 mile and secured a $20,000 purse and a season with owner Fred W. Hooper's stable.
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