Yankees Rally Past A's 6-4 On Eighth Inning Burst
Thurman Munson delivered a bases loaded two run single to cap an eight inning rally that propelled the New York Yankees to a 6-4 win over Jim Hunter and the Oakland A's. Reggie Jackson and Dave Duncan homered for Oakland as their lead over Kansas City in the AL East shrank to six games.
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Gene Michael
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Murcer
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Reggie Jackson
Dave Duncan
Kansas City
Lafleur is No. 1 NHL Draft pick by Canadiens
Montreal chose Guy Lafleur, 19, as the No. 1 pick in the NHL amateur draft after a standout season with the Quebec Remparts who scored 130 goals. Lafleur, about 6 ft 1 in and 190 pounds, wore No. 4 with his junior team and may alter his number with the Canadiens. Marcel Dionne was the No. 2 pick by Detroit.
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Jean Beliveau
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Marcel Dionne
St. Catharines Black Hawks
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Ontario Hockey Association
Cal Poly aims for fourth straight NCAA track title
In Sacramento Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo seeks a fourth consecutive NCAA college division track and field championship. Mohinder Gill, defending triple jump champion, has a heel issue but remains a top contender as finals for triple jump discus and six mile run frame the evening. The hammer throw and early decathlon events opened the three day meet at Sacramento State, with the meet concluding Saturday at 4 30 p m PDT and 16 finals on the program.
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Court Suit Over H. Porter Case Heads to Court
New York AP report says the ABA Condors sue to block Howard Porter from playing for the Chicago Bulls. The suit seeks an injunction and punitive damages after Porter signed with the Bulls while Condors claim a Dec 16 agreement with Villanova player Porter. If Condors win, Villanova could forfeit games and return NCAA earnings.
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Bulls
Richard Phillips
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Barber Ties for Second in Kemper Open Round One
Miller Barber of Texarkana Ark fired a four under par 68 to tie for second after the opening round of the $150 000 Kemper Open in Charlotte N C R H Sikes of Springdale shot 76 to finish behind the leaders.
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Springdale
Baseball leaderboards and key stats snapshot
A compact record of seasonal leaders across pitching batting and fielding. Highlights include Campaneris Cuellar and Blue as top pitchers with ERA and strikeout counts, Brock Stargell Aaron and Davis among batting leaders, Stargell and Aaron with home runs, Brock steals and multiple players leading in runs and hits.
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Henry Aaron credits sherry for energy in 1961 season
A National Media column profiles Hank Aaron, noting his daily glass of sherry as a morning energy aid during spring 1961. It details his diet, training, and rise to 1961 batting .327, aiming to surpass Babe Ruth’s 714 career homers, while acknowledging public attention and his reserved off field persona.
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Atlanta Braves
Bob Feron
Milwaukee
Curt Simmons
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Atlanta
Babe Ruth
Willie Mays
Hank Aaron
Philadelphia
Tim McCarver
Racing in decline prompts shifts in horse industry
An NEA report surveys how New York Off Track Betting and rising costs strain farms from Rokeby to Widener. It notes tax issues, job losses, and a push for government involvement while owners fear bankrupt tracks and changing fortunes in France and Ireland.
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Kelso Sturgeon
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sport Timing
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide planning by day. Plan fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these times to maximize sport opportunities.
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