McClanahan Arm Ready For Series
Auburn ace reliever Mark McClanahan, once a high school hopeful who eyed the majors, has matured into a trusted closer as the Tigers reach the College World Series. In 18 games this season he went 4-0 with 33 strikeouts and a 2.16 ERA, facing critical late-inning duties while elbow injury earlier in the year tested his durability.
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Auburn pitcher McClanahan shines under late game pressure
Auburn's McClanahan reflects on starting roles and relief appearances as he helps the Tigers reach the series. He cites comfort with pressure, notes two SEC stars Beckwith and Hudson, and credits improved hitting and defense for regional success. He aims to pitch in Omaha with his arm feeling better.
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Joe Beckwith
Robert Hudson
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Ramsay In, Lenny Out Ramsay In, Lenny Out
Portland coach Ifrank Ramsay replaces Lenny Wilkens as Blazers coach amid injury woes and hopes a healthy Bill Walton boosts success. Wilkens, fired after 2 years of a 4 year deal, cites injuries and says Ramsay’s hiring makes him the fourth Blazers coach in six years.
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Rangers Trade Blyleven to Rangers in Memo Pact
In Bloomington Minnesota AP Bert Blyleven a rising pitcher and infielder Danny Thompson were traded Tuesday night from Minnesota to the Texas Rangers. Blyleven agreed to a three year 550000 salary and deferred payments becoming the Rangers highest paid player. Twins manager Gene Mauch said Blyleven should pitch well in Texas and be focused on consistency and winning over time. Thompson joined the Twins in 1970 and shared in the trade excitement as both clubs reshaped their rosters.
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Drag The NBA Season Will Soon Be Beginn ing Just As It's Ending
The NBA season stretches into June with the Celtics and Bullets in late playoffs while CBS TV contracts and venue conflicts push dates. Auerbach criticizes the schedule as bloated and cited by finance over fans. Hyannis meeting and venue access add to the conflict as the final game targets June 9.
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Free opens NAIA with 69 as Elon leads
St Bernard freshman Mike Free shot 69 to sit two under and placing second after round one of the NAIA Championship at Almanac Country Club Course. Will Brewer 68 leads. Elon College 294 tops team standings. Free cites hot putting after two practice rounds produced 74s amid rain delays.
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Oaks Seeks Pro Chance as Defensive Back for Oaks Vanderbilt Tale
Ed Oaks the former Cullman High School star turned Vanderbilt quarterback is being evaluated for a pro defensive back role. Dallas Cowboys scout Cornell Greene observed Oaks testing in a 40 yard dash and agility drill at Austin High School, weather permitting. Oaks led the SEC in 1975 interceptions with seven picks and 117 return yards, earning the Wade-Looney Award and praise from Vandy coach Fred Pancost as the most underrated SEC player. Meanwhile Tony Oliva continues to battle knee issues as he pinch hits in the first inning for the Minnesota Twins, maintaining a .306 career average in his 13th season.
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