Finley Calls for Leadership Overhaul in Baseball
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley told sports editors that baseball lacks leadership and complains about white baseballs, commissioners and red ink. He proposed orange balls, a three-ball walk, pinch hitters, interleague play, and a shift toward action over tradition while criticizing Bowie Kuhn and the sport’s governance.
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Will Grimsley
Chicago
Charles O. Finley
Oakland A's
Bowie Kuhn
Charlie O
Oakland
Indians
Larvell Blanks
Cleveland
Pat Dobson
Aydelette Signs Golf Grant With High Point College
Ragsdale High School star Bob Aydelette, reigning Carolinas Junior Amateur champion and two time medalist, signs a grant in aid with High Point College. The senior helped Ragsdale win the Division 7 prep crown and placed fourth in last year’s Florida Junior Invitational. High Point finished 17 8 this season and expects most players back.
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Ragsdale
Bob Aydelette
High Point College
Aydelette
Carolinas
Jim Petraglia
Bob
Panther
Woody Gibson
Buddy Taylor to Teach HPC Athletic Training Course
Buddy Taylor, renowned athletic trainer, will teach a two week course in athletic training and injuries at High Point College starting June 16. Public and private school teachers and coaches may enroll. credit available for certificate renewals. Prospective students register June 13 at Holt McPherson Campus Center.
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Buddy Taylor
High Point College
North Carolina Division of Sports Medicine
Holt McPherson
Taylor
Utah Stars
Carolina Cougars
American Basketball Association
Winston-Salem State University
United States
Mexico City
Munich
Germany
Israel
Morgan State University
University of Indiana
Tennessee A&i State University
North Carolina
Granite Falls edges Covil in Chair City Softball Final
Granite Falls defeated Covil 3 to 2 to win the Chair City Fastpitch Softball Tournament in Thomasville. Covil previously handed Granite Falls its only other 3 2 loss in the event, advancing from the losers bracket to the finals.
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Thomasville
Granite Falls
Covil
Greenville
S.C
Bert Jones
Hunter Tiant Claim Long-Sought Victories
Catfish Hunter returns to form with a 9-2 win over the Rangers boosting his confidence after season arm troubles. Luis Tiant follows with a 1-0 five-hitter in a Royals win as both veterans regain form and trust in their pitching.
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Associated Press
Catfish Hunter
Luis Tiant
Hunter
Tiant
New York Yankees
Texas Rangers
Rangers
Bill Campbell
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota Twins
Baltimore Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
Detroit Tigers
California Angels
Cleveland Indians
Oakland A
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Yankees
Alexander
Carlos May
Mickey Rivers
Willie Randolph
Red Sox
Royals
Carl Yastrzemski
Campbell
Yastrzemski
Dennis Leonard
White Sox
Twins
Richie Zisk
Manhattans ballroom buzzes as Lajoie card fetches 1000
Bruce Yeko, famed owner of the world’s largest baseball card collection, draws attention at a New York convention with the prized Napoleon Lajoie card. District figures discuss values while collectors trade stories and rare items. The Lajoie card could sell for $1000 on the open market.
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Associated Press
Manhattan
Napoleon Lajoie
Bruce Yeko
Yeko
Hank Aaron
Georgetown
Conn
Dave Koslo
Lyons
Yoko
First Hit Since 1971 Lifts Montreal Hurler
Jackie Brown, back in the batter’s box after six years, delivered Montreal’s second run with a hit off Atlanta’s Frank LaCorte and helped the Expos beat the Braves 4-2. Gary Carter homered for a 1-0 lead, Brown’s single made it 2-0, and the Expos added two more in the fourth.
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Tigers
Angels
Mark Fidrych
Jason Thompson
Ben Oglivie
Detroit
California
Fidrych
Anaheim Stadium
Milwaukee
Montreal
Associated Press
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Brown
Washington Senators
Senators
White Sox
Expos
Atlanta Braves
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
San Diego
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Houston
Cincinnati
New York
Atlanta
Frank LaCorte
Braves
Barry Bonnell
Chris Speier
Gary Carter
Blazers capture title as 76ers falter in final game
Portland defeats Philadelphia 109-107 to win the series 4-2 as Erving’s brilliance is undermined by inconsistent teammates. McGinnis slumps, Collins fades, Dawkins and Jones falter while Shue cites need for self discipline and team cohesion to explain the setback.
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Erving
George McGinnis
Portland
Doug Collins
Caldwell Jones
Darryl Dawkins
Lloyd Free
Steve Mix
Henry Bibby
New York Nets
Gene Shue
Shue
76Ers
Bill Walton
Outlaws
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Myers Park
Charlotte Country Club
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Sal Bando
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Charlie Finley
HPC Golf Grant
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Southland Supply CO
Greensboro Rd
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