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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1976

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3

Ali Stops Dunn In Fifth Round In Munich Title Bout

Muhammed Ali knocked out Richard Dunn in the fifth round to retain the world heavyweight crown at Olympiahalle Munich. Dunn, who weighed 220 pounds, was down five times as Ali dominated with right hand power and head punches. The referee halted the match at 2:05 of the fifth after Dunn's fourth knockdown near his corner. Ali, weighing the same as his last bout, earned 1.8 million in the victory, while Dunn collected 125,000.

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NBA Signs Four Year Pact With CBS

The NBA reaches a four year deal with CBS worth 43 million dollars. First two years total 21 million, last two 22 million, with a two year option. An expansion incentive could add 4.9 million for new franchises, potentially aiding the ABA. CBS aims regionalized broadcasts and long term coverage continuity.

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Reds manager Sparky Anderson eyes Dodgers surge

Cincinnati Reds skipper Sparky Anderson warns against underestimating the Los Angeles Dodgers as they race back from an early 1-7 stretch. He laments Cincinnati's 22-15 start, notes hitters' cold bats, and questions pitching, urging a return to the top five starters amid concerns over Concepcion errors and Don Gullett’s form.

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Missing jockey Braulio Baeza talked with Belmont stewards

The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau disclosed Braulio Baeza agreed to meet Belmont Park stewards Wednesday after absenting from races last week. Jockey's wife reported him missing to Nassau police while agent Lennie Goodman said he was sick.

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Royals outslug Rangers in 14-11 slugfest

Kansas City built a 14-11 victory over Texas in Arlington behind solo first inning homers from Brett McRae and White, aided by a club record seven Texas errors. Steve Mingori earned the win as KC’s lead in the AL West widened to 1½ games. Amos Otis drove in three for the Royals while Roy Howell and Dave Moates sparked the Rangers in a late rally.

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Wise Hurls Two-Hitter For Bosox

Veteran Rick Wise tossed a two hitter as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-0. Carlton Fisk drove in two runs and scored once, lifting Boston to their 10th win in 13 games while Alex Johnson and Ron LeFlore extended hitting streaks for Detroit. Wise improved to 2-0 in five decisions, outdueling Dave Roberts 3-3 as Fisk provided key run support with a fourth inning single and two RBI in the sixth.

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Phillies Top Mets 7-1 Behind Luzinski

Greg Luzinski hit a two run homer and Dave Cash along with Mike Schmidt drove in two to back Larry Christenson as the Phillies defeated the Mets 7-1. Christenson went seven innings allowing seven hits with three strikeouts and one walk. The Phils jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first on Cash and Luzinski and added four unearned runs in the second as Mickey Lolich failed to hold.

Philadelphia Greg Luzinski Dave Cash Mike Schmidt Larry Christenson Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Christenson Bruce Boisclair John Milner Joe Yorre Phillies Mets Mickey Lalich Cash Luzinski Phils Lolich

Gamble's Three-Run Swat Lifts Yankees in 5-2 Win

Oscar Gamble blasted a three-run homer fueling a five-run first inning as the New York Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2. Kim Bi lhorn earned the win after improving to 2-5 with support from Ed Figueroa who allowed seven hits over eight innings. Brewers tied it with an unearned run in the second as Gorman Thomas, Bill Sharp, and Robin Yount produced the inning’s scoring.

NEW York Oscar Gamble New York Yankees Milwaukee Brewers Rim Gamble Ed Figueroa Charlie Moore Figueroa Milwaukee Gorman Thomas Bill Sharp Robin Yount Jim Mason Brewer Brewers Pedro Garcia Roy White White

Eckersley Hurls Indians Past Orioles 4-0 in One-Hitter

Dennis Eckersley pitched a one hitter to guide the Cleveland Indians to a 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. Al Bumbry opened with an infield single but Eckersley held Baltimore to one hit while walking four and fanning seven before Stan Thomas finished the ninth. Cuellar allowed six hits and four runs in 12 1 innings as Cleveland plated two runs in the first on consecutive singles and a sacrifice fly.

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Home Runs By Foll Foote Pace Expos To 4 2 Win

Tim Foll and Barry Foote hit fifth inning home runs to lift the Montreal Expos to a 4 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Foll’s fourth of the season came on John Candelaria’s first pitch after a lead off walk to Larry Parrish, followed by Foote’s first homer of the year to left field.

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Expos Rally To Top Pirates Behind Fryman Relief

Woodie Fryman earned the win to move to 6-2 with eighth inning support from Fred Sherman. Fryman allowed only two runs in the second inning on four hits and three walks, then shut down Pittsburgh until giving way to Sherman after a four inning stretch of hitless baseball, while Montreal added a third inning and later totalled runs to seize a 3-2 lead.

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Bobby Mitchell In Top Four At Sectional Play

Twelve golfers qualified for U S Open local sectional play at Pinehurst County Club in a tight four stroke pack. Four players tied on 148 for medal position including Gary Bennett Bobby Mitchell Waller All and Bob Edgerton. Others on 149 151 and 159 positions followed as qualifiers move on to Charlotte on August 8.

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