Phillies top salary in baseball for Mike Schmidt
Murray Olderman notes Mike Schmidt earns a half million dollars a year as the Phillies third baseman, a figure contrasted with Reggie Jackson and Catfish Hunter. The piece also covers Dodgers rookies, CBS slam dunk contest finalists, Sandy Koufax’s quiet life, and Julius Erving contact through his NBA team.
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Bulldogs Lose Two Matches to Lexington in SPC
Thomasville tennis teams dropped both matches as the boys won two singles games. Tommy Hodges and John Snyder won for the Bulldogs, but Lexington swept the rest. The girls claimed doubles wins with Gilliam Jackson and Harrison Stepp. Thomasville’s boys host the Spiders while girls travel to Concord. Golf results: Randy Sechrest 92 and Robin Porter 93.
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Lexington
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Thomasville
Phil Kaney
Statesville
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Patty Jackson
Julie Harrison
Karen Stepp
Concord
Spiders
Neomasville
Enda South Piedmont
Randy Sechrest
Robin Porter
CHALLENGERS Derby Feed Seattle Slew Seeks Repeat
Seattle Slew remains overwhelming favorite after six straight wins including the Wood Memorial and Flamingo Stakes. Defectors include Coined Silver, while For The Moment Run Dusty Run and Steve's Friend loom as top challengers as entries close and Seattle Slew plans a sharp midweek tuneup.
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Seattle
Islanders Push For Game Six In Tense Playoff Fight
Islanders veteran Lewis warned against slow starts as Montreal took a 40 triumph in Uniondale. If Montreal wins, Boston rivalry looms in the final. New York will start Glenn Resch in net for his first playoff action, as Al Arbour reshapes the lineup.
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Bruins
Philadelphia Flyers
al Arbour
Glenn Resch
Resch
Billy Smith
Chicago Black Hawks
Buffalo Sabres
Ledford Clinches CCC Girls Track Title In Dominant Meet
Ledford dominated the Central Carolina Conference girls meet scoring 96 points to runnerup Southern Guilford's 46. Nadine Kiser earned MVP honors setting a league and Ledford record in the long jump and winning the 100 yard dash. Ginger Cecil contributed key wins and Ledford's relay teams led the way as the boys CCC meet was scheduled for Wednesday at Ledford.
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East Coast Draws Hall of Fame Five as McGuire Speaks
South Carolina coach Frank McGuire, along with Elgin Baylor and three other stars, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The event highlighted careers at St. John’s, North Carolina, Kansas, Oregon, and pro play with the Knicks and Lakers, while Baylor questioned NBA salaries and profits.
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Laddie’ Gale
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Yarborough Off And Running In NASCAR Title Chase
Defending champion Cale Yarborough wins the season’s first NASCAR leg and $10,000 bonus for top point scorer in the three 10 race segments. Darrell Waltrip slips to third after a Talladega finish as Yarborough leads money winners with $168,925.
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Darrell Waltrip
Yarborough
Talladega
Ala
North Netters Split Matches in Conference Action
North Davidson girls beat South Iredell 7-2 while the boys lost 6-3. Mark Breeden and Kevin Link won the only singles for the hosts with 2-6 6-4 6-3 and 6-2 6-2 scores. North sits 25 in the North Piedmont Conference and travels to Mooresville today.
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Ledford Holds Lead In CCC Golf Action
Ledford remains undefeated at 13-0 after a 145 to 158 win over Central Davidson at Wilshire Country Club. Medalist Terry Hardin shot 35 while Tony Moore Paul Woods and Mark Berrier each carded 36s. The victory assures Ledford at least a tie for the Central Carolina Conference title with two matches remaining.
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Black Wins Carpenter Award In Phillies Camp
Randy Black, East Davidson product and Peninsula Pilots center fielder, was named winner of the 1977 Carpenter Award in the Philadelphia Phillies training camp. The award honors the camp’s outstanding player. Black plays for the Phillies minor league team in Newport News, Virginia.
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