Gene Tenace rises from obscurity to A's star status
Gene Tenace, a quiet country-born slugger from southern Ohio, rose to fame after a standout 1972 World Series with the Oakland Athletics. The deal, modest by trade standards, surprised few as he signed for 1973 without fuss, earned a McCulloch advisory gig, and projected a season with hopes of 20 homers and a .300 average.
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Athletics face springtime puzzles as champions prepare
Oakland Athletics, world champions, confront holdouts by Vida Blue and Dave Duncan, questions about Reggie Jackson’s April readiness, and Gene Tenace’s position shift. Williams aims to repeat in the AL West, aided by new relievers Lindblad and Pina. Center field remains unsettled among Conigliaro, Henrick, Mangual, North, and others.
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Lakers Clinch Third Straight Pacific Division Title
The Lakers defeated Buffalo 121-112 to secure their third consecutive Pacific Division title as Jerry West commented he hardly noticed the clinch amid a long, lead-packed NBA schedule. Other Tuesday games saw New York top Phoenix 115-111 and Chicago beat Seattle 104-89.
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Bruins Face Arizona State In West Regional Playoff
UCLA coach John Wooden stays focused on his team’s game plan as the top ranked Bruins meet Arizona State in the NCAA West Regional. Wooden says scouting opponents is less crucial than executing their own style, while Arizona State relies on its run and shoot. The Bruins enter with a 26-0 mark and a 71 game win streak aiming for a 33rd straight regional win and a seventh straight NCAA title bid. Separately, four other regional playoff games begin, including Syracuse vs Maryland and Marquette vs Indiana.
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Perry ready to open season with sharp pitching
Perry, AL Cy Young winner in 1972, appears set for the season as the Indians blanked the Angels 3 0 in a rain shortened exhibition. Seaver, slow to pitch due to throat infection, faces opener pressure while Mets debut Staub and Mays. Cepeda fuels Red Sox win. other scores include Cubs over A’s and Reds over Pirates. Two games canceled by rain.
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Durocher Refuses Fine Over Miller Meeting Dispute
Leo Durocher vows to quit rather than pay a 260 fine for interfering with a meeting between his team and Marvin Miller in Pompano Beach Florida. Durocher argues against Feeney authority while Spec Richardson backs him noting the meeting was a public exhibition with mostly young players.
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Hope 2 Star Pro Basketball Scores and Schedule
Summary of past results shows Cleveland 115 over Atlanta 107 and Baltimore 103 over Kansas City Omaha 99 plus Chicago 104 over Seattle 89. Upcoming schedule lists Baltimore at Boston Phoenix at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Detroit and Houston at Golden State with no ABA games Thursday.
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Paciorek Aims to Break In as Dodgers Outfielder
Tom Paciorek, a 26 year old 6 foot 5 slugger, seeks a major league outfield role with the Los Angeles Dodgers after strong minor league seasons in the Pacific Coast League. He led Albuquerque in home runs with 27 and was named Minor League Player of the Year, while also pursuing his impersonation acts and a past NFL draft history with the Miami Dolphins.
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Stage Director wins Oaklawn feature over Loco Ribot
Stage Director rallied from the back in the final turn to beat Loco Ribot by a half length in the $7,500 Oaklawn Park feature. James McKnight rode Stage Director, clocking 1:42.45 for 1 mile 70 yards as Spin Your Wheels set the pace early. Stage Director, bought for stud service by a Snowden-led group, held off the late bid in Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight’s Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables guides fishing and hunting plans. It urges hunting or fishing during favorable periods to maximize sport that day offers.
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