Tigers Sweep White Sox As Bare and Laxton Close In
In Lakeland Florida the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 and 1-0 as Ray Bare pitched five hitless innings and Billy Laxton finished a near perfect game aided by Staub's seventh inning homer. Ben Oglivie and Bob Molinaro drove in three scoreless innings in a 5-1 opener against the Houston Astros.
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White leads GGO qualifiers at Greensboro
rookie Carlton White shot a three under par 66 Monday to top 28 qualifiers for the Greater Greensboro Open. He beat Bryan Abbott by one stroke with Pat McDonald and Bob Dickson two back, as 11 golfers with 75s competed in a playoff for the final non exempt spots.
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Expansion Draft Begins for Bay Area NFL Teams
NEW YORK AP reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks started the 27th and 28th NFL expansions by picking the best players available. Veterans like Lee Roy Jordan, Dave Edwards, Essex Johnson, Joe Scibelli, Charlie Cowan, Len Dawson and Otis Taylor were discussed as possible selections, with league aides detailing contracts despite caveat emptor warnings. Officials reviewed lists for two hours before Seattle’s opening selection at 9 a.m. EST.
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Spurs Pound Nets as Erving Struggles in San Antonio
San Antonio defeats New York 116 to 110 as Julius Erving scores four points in the first half and 20 after the break. James Silas nets 33, George Gervin 24, while Kenon adds 20. Spurs clinch ABA regular season crown. Nets need one win for second place.
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Tiger Girls Defeat Eagles in Central Carolina Conference Battle
East Davidson fell 7 to 16 after twenty Tiger Girls hits, including two Jean Hunt home runs, could not overcome Randleman. The Tigers added 16 hits of their own in the Central Carolina Conference win.
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NASCAR voices on rule changes and speeds at Darlington
Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough react to new carburetor rules. They warn speed reductions will affect Talladega and Daytona and criticize NASCAR for potentially pressuring inspections. Petty recalls past speeds and tire failures, noting safety at 190 mph with better tires.
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Braves pursue Messersmith as top offer for season
Atlanta owner Ted Turner has met with former Dodgers pitcher Andy Messersmith in Tampa and offered a high, perhaps record, five year deal. Braves spokesman Bob Hope confirmed Turner is pursuing Messersmith but denied a secret meeting occurred. Radio reports listed a $1 million per year scope, though Hope called that figure inflated.
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Play Day Set for April 6 by Furniture City Ladies Golf
The Furniture City Ladies Golf Association schedules its monthly Play Day for Tuesday April 6 at Emerywood Country Club. Foursomes for the 9 30 shotgun start should be called into the pro shop by noon Friday.
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Trinity Golfers Finish Fourth in Conference Match
Trinity’s golf team placed fourth among nine South Piedmont Conference teams at Blair Park Golf Course. Asheboro won with 296. Johnny Albertson led Trinity with a 75. The Bulldogs travel to Salisbury for next week’s match on Monday, April 5.
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Ledford Golfers Defeat East Davidson In Conference Match
Ledford defeated East Davidson 168 to 177 at Meadowlakes golf course in a Central Carolina Conference match. Alfred Hicks and John McKinnon led Ledford with 40s for co medalist honors. Keith Pierce Billy Hinkle and Greg Hedrick led East with 44s as East falls to 2-1 and prepares for Thursday at Thomasville Golf Course against Southwest Randolph.
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Walters Advances On Uphill Road At Davidson College
Gary Walters, new Davidson College basketball coach, aims to rebuild a winning tradition. He emphasizes fundamentals and defense, acknowledging the task will be uphill after replacing Bo Brickels. Walters, previously at Dartmouth, was New England coach of the year for 1975-76 and helped Dartmouth rebound from downturns.
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Cougars Top Denton in Slugfest 16-13
Southwest Randolph defeated Denton 16-13 in a nonconference slugfest as Neil Johnson homered twice with four RBIs and three doubles across a game with 12 hits for the Cougars. Bobby Berrier led Denton with three hits in four at bats. The Cougars open conference play at Central Davidson Thursday.
Pirates Push for Steel Curtain Look in 1976
The Pirates rebuild their roster with former Steelers staff and new pitcher George Medich while restoring football styled boards in camp. Joe Brown lands Medich from the Yankees, reshapes infield with Taveras Reynolds Stennett and Stargell eyeing 23rd homer. Veterans Giusti Hernandez Ott Helms join a youthful outfield of Parker Zisk Oliver and Parker.
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Red Sox Tipped as East Favorite for 1979 Season
Boston, defending AL champions, are poised to be hunted in the East as manager Darrell Johnson builds a deep lineup. Carlton Fisk returns, Ferguson Jenkins and Tom House bolster pitching, with Yastrzemski leading an experienced group including Rice, Lynn, Evans, and Burleson.
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Andrews Girls Rally To Beat Central 4 3 In Softball
Andrews girls softball rallied from a deficit to edge Central 4 3 on Monday. Ginger Johnson earned the win, Ardela McCall pitched, Central committed six errors leading to two unearned runs. Linda Lee had two triples for Central, Jetanna McClain two hits for Andrews, Wilson and Roper one RBI each. Central stands 2 1 and heads to Dudley Thursday.
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Bison down Dudley netters in 8-1 tennis win
High Point Central swept all six singles matches on Monday to beat Greensboro Dudley 8-1. Singles winners for the Bison were Bill Utley Brad Robinson Alan Doobrow Rick Crowder John Owens and George McFalls. Doobrow Owens and Dowdy Hernedon won their doubles matches. Central hosts Greensboro Page today.
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