A’s Mitchel Page fuels win over California Angels
Mitchel Page, a rookie acquired from Pittsburgh, slugged two homers and a double driving in six as Oakland beat the California Angels 93 to move atop the AL West. Page and pitcher Rick Langford starred, with Page also driving in two runs in the eighth on a double. Other MLB results from the night included White Sox over Red Sox and Blue Jays past Tigers.
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Houston Tennis Coach Says Match Dispute Blown Out Of Proportion
University of Houston coach Lee Merry says reports of a dispute stemming from a match with Arkansas were exaggerated. He notes only one glancing blow occurred and a plastic chair was broken, with no brawl, while a center official warned of billing for damages.
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Astros sweep Reds in Houston three-game series
The Astros defeated the Reds 74 to complete a three-game sweep at the Astrodome. Willie Crawford delivered an RBI single in the ninth as Houston, 5-1, boosts its hot start while Cincinnati sinks to 2-5. Sparky Anderson called the skid unlucky but not season-defining.
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Flyers Assistant Ashbee Diagnosed With Leukemia
Philadelphia Flyers assistant coach Barry Ashbee is diagnosed with leukemia after a recent illness. Team physician Dr. Edward Viner says the disease is in early stages with a good chance of remission and plans intensive chemotherapy. Ashbee, who has a history of eye injury ending his playing career, remains optimistic and requests no sympathy.
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Key unsigned talent highlights Texas schoolboy basketball signing day
Baylor and Texas Tech each signed four prospects as top seniors and JuCo standout Ollie Mack plans visits. Arlington star Ralph McPherson leads Tech’s four, while Baylor added Rex Johnston and Pat Nunley among others. Arkansas and North Texas State also inked players, with Houston, Texas, and national attention on Salinas and Mack as others watch.
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Bullets top Cavaliers 109 as Chenier shines in win
Washington Bullets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-? with Phil Chenier scoring 38 points, while coach Bill Fitch blasted referee Richie Powers after the game. The series opener saw Washington lead 84-59 before Cleveland rallied with 41 fourth-quarter points.
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ABC Hurdles in Place for 1977 College Football Schedule
ABC, Notre Dame, Pitt, Florida, Florida State, and Mississippi State negotiate a 1977 schedule tied to regional and national TV rights. Florida pushes to televise three games, including a regional Florida State match on Dec 3, while Mississippi State remains restricted by NCAA probation. World Series scheduling may force delays as Notre Dame faces USC on Oct 22.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Fishers and Hunters
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES are printed here. Plan your days to be active during good sport times to maximize chances of success in fishing or hunting.
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