Fire destroys Garden State Park in Cherry Hill tragedy
A two hour blaze at Garden State Park claimed one firefighter and injured 15 others as 10,000 spectators fled the grandstand. Firefighters from Camden County and Philadelphia battled the wood framed structures while investigators searched the ruins at dawn.
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Warriors and Pistons tied in pivotal playoff showdown
Detroit trailed Golden State by 2 early in the second half but collapsed late, losing 138 to 108 as Golden State’s Phil Smith and Barry combined for 63 points. Pistons star Bob Lanier had 18 rebounds after returning from a hand injury, while officials picketed the arena amid a strike.
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Golfers Win 1977 PGA Tour Privileges in Texas Qualifier
Twenty nine players earned playing privileges for the 1977 PGA Tour after the December qualifying school held in Brownsville Texas.
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Ladycats claim two trophies at Yellow Jacket Relays
Hope Ladycat track team earned 45 points for a second place sweepstakes trophy while Stamps led with 50. Yvonne Spellman won the high point plaque with 28 points including first in high jump 5 0, long jump 16 64, and shot 35 7. Garland added runner up and relay duties as Jones Porter Poole Smith Johnson helped the effort. Coach Melba Hali eyes district prep in Prescott April 26 and a bid to the Girls Late Track Meet.
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Slaton Dominates In 9 Inning Win For Brewers
Milwaukee starter Jim Slaton loged nine scoreless innings in 46 degree weather, yielding only three hits as the Brewers beat the Orioles 5-0. Don Money and Dan Thomas aided a two-run fifth, while Cecil Cooper and Sal Bando added the final run. In other AL action, Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-3, Mariners topped Twins 4-3, A’s edged Angels 8-7, and Texas-Cleveland game was rained out.
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ASU preps for triangular meet with Oklahoma and West Texas State
Arkansas State University track coach Guy Kochel gauges a tough weekend as ASU travels to Norman, Oklahoma for a triangular meet with Oklahoma and West Texas State. He stresses moving beyond last weekend’s success, aiming for consistency and improvement while fielding nearly a full squad.
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Razorbacks Edge Red White Game Ahead of Scrimmage
Arkansas head coach Monte Kiffin expects the Red unit to win the intrasquad Red White game as the team nears 18th practice day. Larry Beightol notes Whites lack of talent but high enthusiasm, while both coaches urge clean play and penalties avoidance.
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SAU Basketball Camp Dates Announced
The Ninth Annual Southern Arkansas University Basketball Camp runs five weeks from June 20 to the week of July 24 under Camp Director Coach W T Watson. Coed offerings for seventh to twelfth graders. girls sessions June 20 to July 1 and July 4 to July 9. Boys sessions July 10 to 15, July 17 to July 22, and July 24 to July 2. Camp cost 75 dollars. Contact Coach Watson at Box 1301 SAU Magnolia Arkansas 71753.
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Standings Rain Delays Hit Weekend Baseball Schedule
Friday games feature 12 matchups across the majors with Oakland at Minnesota and New York at Milwaukee among early tests. Saturday lineups include Boston at Cleveland and Detroit at Kansas City with several n games noted. National League standings show St Louis leading the East with Montreal and Chicago close behind and Houston atop the West with Los Angeles in pursuit. Thursday results include St Louis over New York and San Francisco over San Diego.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Outdoor Planning
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps readers plan days for peak fishing or hunting. Use the periods to target the best sport each day and choose times in good territory or cover.
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