McCovey Ties Aaron's Record In Grand Slams
Willie McCovey ties Hank Aaron in career grand slams with his 15th, in San Diego’s 12 inning 10-7 win over San Francisco. Giants won the opener 8-2. Reds beat Astros 7-1 as Don Gullett pitched five hitters. Braves 4, Dodgers 2. Cardinals 6, Cubs 5. Expos sweep Mets 7-4 and 5-0. Phillies 3-1, Pirates 2-2. other AL scores listed.
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Orlando Wel franchise gains in WFL without name
Orlando Mayor Carl Langford announced the city secured a World Football League franchise. With no team name or players yet and under two months before kickoff, owners consider fan outreach beyond Orlando and travel packages to Disney World. Coach Doug Dickey notes stiff local competition for fans from Florida college teams and nearby pro teams.
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New Orleans NBA Franchise Names Expansion Draft Picks
The NBA expansion club completes its roster with 15 players chosen from the 17 current teams. Bil Bertha, VP of basketball operations, confirms the list after four days of review. Rookies and second-year players face development games and summer camps to bolster the roster.
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Howe Happy With WHA Crown
Gordie Howe calls winning the WHA World Cup with his two sons the thrill of his career as Houston Aeros finish a four game sweep of the Chicago Cougars 6 2. Murray Hall and Larry Lund score twice each with four assists by Howe in front of 9 874 fans. Howe aging 46 says he must decide on next season under his Aeros contract.
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Indy 500 Qualifying Ends Amid Row Over 12th Row
A.J. Foyt holds pole at 191.632 mph as 33 starters line up for the Indy 500. Rain delayed final session and a protest over adding a 12th row surfaced, with bids to allow two alternates into a new row and a potential legal challenge. Six cars remain in dispute as talks continue.
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Jabbar Is Again Most Valuable Player in NBA
Kareem Abdul Jabbar of the Bucks won the Podoloff Trophy as NBA MVP and was named first team All-Star center for the fourth straight year. Walt Frazier of the Knicks led voting, while John Havlicek, Rick Barry, and Gail Goodrich joined the first team. Second team honors went to Bob McAdoo, Elvin Hayes, Spencer Haywood, Dave Bing, and Norm Van Lier.
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Pembroke Heads For Playoffs
Pembroke State clinched the District 29 NAIA baseball title by defeating North Carolina Methodist 50. The champion advances to Area 7 in Greenwood DC to face Francis Marion High Point and West Liberty with the national tournament in Saint Joseph Missouri on May 30 the winner advances.
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