AL Leaders Close Wins as Yankees and Rangers Edge Opponents
In tight AL games, New York Yankees beat Detroit 7-6 aided by Graig Nettles and Lou Piniella homers, while Texas narrows Angels 1-0. Baltimore tops Milwaukee 8-6 behind Reggie Jackson’s grand slam. Kansas City thumps Minnesota 17-5. Oakland and Chicago pull off 7-6 win over New York. Royal hitters drive 22 hits in 17-3 rout of Minnesota. Rangers win 1-0 on late offense led by Nuke Hargrove Toby Harrah Jeff Burroughs and Bill Singer misplay.
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Kings Eye Bobby Orr Signings Stir LA Trade Whispers
Los Angeles owner Jack Kent Cooke signals interest in free agent Bobby Orr as potential seven figure deal looms. Bruins hold rights and may demand compensation, with Chicago and Detroit also cited as suitors. Orr hailed as perhaps the greatest hockey player, could reshape the league if he signs with the Kings.
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Spirits eye move to Salt Lake City ABA team
Salt Lake City awaits a formal move by the Spirits of St. Louis as talks with Ozzie and Daniel Stina and president Harry Weltman progress. Key issues include a season ticket guarantee around 3000 and at least 800000 in local funding to replace the Utah Stars. The Spirits finished last season 35 49.
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SC Set To Rule On Three
GREENVILLE N C AP More closed committee meetings were held Thursday on the Southern Conference spring meeting on day two. Admission of three prospective members Western Carolina University Marshall University and Tennessee-Chattanooga was the main item. The final decision is expected Friday. Richmond will leave the conference after June 30 and East Carolina will depart in June next year. Three cities bid for the 1977 basketball tournament and a decision is due at the June meeting of athletic directors.
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Clemente Gets Rose's Praise
Roberto Clemente drew praise from Pete Rose who said the Hall of Famer was the best hitter he faced. Rose, lauded by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as the apex of professionalism, was named the sixth Roberto Clemente Award winner for exemplifying baseball on and off the field.
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WHA Subs In Hero Roles In Houston Playoff Showdown
The WHA semifinal between Houston and New England is tied 2-2 as backups step up. Jan Popiel, rusty since April 25, returned Tuesday to help Houston win 4-3 and even the series with his first playoff goal.
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Pro Hockey Playoffs and WHA Semifinal Notes
Montreal leads the NHL series 24 after a recent game against Philadelphia as the WHA semifinals see New England and Houston tied 2 2. Houston’s Wayne Rutledge replaces Ron Grahame to win the second playoff, while Don Burgeson scores for New England in a 4 1 victory. Jan Popiel reflects on his role after joining from Chicago, and Borgeson recalls the traded players’ ice time and Denver folding.
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Spring Sports Scoreboard Boys' Track Highlights
A compact scoreboard item covers spring boys track events with scattered results including performances by participants likely named siteborn and Ransoroh Rangolei among others. The brief notes several markers and placements, reflecting a local meet summary and standings.
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