Vida Blue signals intent to play despite stalled talks
Vida Blue says he plans to play this season with Oakland despite no contract agreement with Charles O. Finley. He has kept his demands around $75,000 after lowering from over $100,000, while Finley remains at about $50,000 plus up to $5,000 for an attorney. Blue says nothing has changed since the Jan. 8 Chicago meeting.
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Ron Roach
Associated Press
Santa FE Springs
Calif
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Oakland A
A’s
Charles O. Finley
Vida
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Finley
Robert Gerst
Los Angeles
Chicago
Oakland
Dura Steel
Hall King Works To Shake Image As Catcher For Astros
Hal King, ex Astros outfielder, emphasizes improved defense after trade from Atlanta in 1971. Ted Williams backs King's work ethic and left handed bat as he battles for catching time and a spot in the lineup. King credits winter ball, conditioning, and Williams for progress, aiming to start against right handers. Vida Blue, age 24, still with eye on fitness and a possible A's return, keeps in shape with runs and drills awaiting a pitching comeback.
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Pye
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Ted Williams
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Atlanta
Paul Casanova
Dick Billings
Williams
Venezuela
Nets Narrow Gap Behind Squires In ABA Race
The New York Nets beat Indiana 92 86 to pull within a half game of the Virginia Squires in the ABA East standings. Wendell Ladner sparked a late jumper as Carolina topped Virginia 127 121, leaving the Nets hoping Memphis defeats Virginia to force a second place playoff.
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Associated Press
Uniondale
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New York Nets
Virginia’s. New York
Indiana Pacers
Virginia Squires
Carolina Cougars
Nets
Virginia
American Basketball Association
Squires
Memphis
Wendell Ladner
Carolina
Larry Miller
Cougars
Warren Jabali
Larry Jones
Willie Long
Randy Denton
Napoles Wins by Knockout in Wembley Title Defense
Jose Napoles of Mexico retained his welterweight crown by stopping Britain's Ralph Charles in the seventh round at Wembley. The Cuban-born champion landed a left hook and right cross 2 minutes 52 seconds into the round, after Charles admitted Napoles was the better fighter all night. Charles blamed the KO on tiring, while Napoles and manager Cuco Conde eyed Sandro Lopopolo as a possible next opponent from Milan.
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England
Jose Napoles
Mexico
Britain
Ralph Charles
Napoles
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Cuco Conde
Conde
Sandro Lopopolo
Milan
Italy
Armed Forces All Stars win fifth straight AAU title
London Kentucky reports the Armed Forces All-Stars defeated Marathon Oil of Lexington 92-80 to capture their fifth consecutive National AAU championship. Gregg Popovich sparked a second-half surge, Don Crenshaw scored 20, Kenney Davis led Marathon with 28, and Cecil Tuttle added 16 as the Oilmen faded after a 56-56 tie. The consolation game saw California Junior College All-Stars beat Marion Kay 105-93.
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Armed Forces All-Stars
Marathon Oil
Lexington
All-Stars
Gregg Popovich
Phil Argento
Oilmen
Armed Forces
Marathon
All- Stars
Kenny Davis
Argento
Cecil Tuttle
Don Crenshaw
Marion Kay
Brownstown
Ind
Floridians Move Likely as Cincinnati Bid Emerges
The Floridians of the American Basketball Association may relocate to Cincinnati. Attorney Ron Grinker said a 10 member Cincinnati group owns the bid, with a $1.5 million purchase price agreed. Floridian owner Jed Doyle acknowledged the potential sale while noting financial losses. The team has drawn sparse crowds in Miami Beach and played in Tampa Jacksonville and West Palm Beach. Cincinnati recently lost its NBA franchise to Kansas City for similar attendance issues.
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American Basketball Association
Cincinnati
Ne- Ae
Jed Doyle
Ron Grinker
David Zack
Onetuld
South Florida
Tampa
Jacksonville
West Palm Beach
Doyle
Kansas City
Solunar Tables From Knight’s Guide For Daily Sport
Solunar Periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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Richard Alden Knight
JBU Sweeps Crowder in Twin Bill at Siloam Springs
John Brown University swept a doubleheader against Crowder College of Neosho, Missouri in Siloam Springs. Tim Williams pitched a four hitter to win the nightcap 3 to 0, while Phillip Arnold earned the first game victory in a 10 to 4 outcome.
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Siloam Springs
Ark
John Brown University
Crowder College of
Neosho
Tim Williams
JBU
Phillip Arnold
Williams Best Grid Returner Mrs John Beatty
The Hope Ladies Golf Association held the first Inter-Club Playday at Camden Country Club last week. Mrs. John Beatty of Lewisville won with a Hole-In-One on No. 2 and also claimed Low Gross honors, receiving the new Low Gross Traveling Trophy.
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Camden Country Club
John Beatty
Lewisville
Hope Country Club
Travelers
Roy Anderson Insurance Agency
Dallas
C.M. Cox
Texarkana
Magnolia Ladies Golf Association
John Yarbrough
Magnolia
Art Trout
L.L. Webb
Trout
Beatty
Albert Bray
Cecil Delaney
Earl Lockett
el Dorado
Bucks Lose to Warriors as Robertson Hurdles Through Injury
Oscar Robertson, plagued by a strained abdomen, scored 23 for the Bucks in a 117-106 setback to Golden State in Milwaukee opening a Western Conference semifinal. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee with 28 as Los Angeles and Chicago split the other Western semifinal, while Celtics host Hawks in the East.
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Associated Press
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National Basketball Association
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Gail Goodrich
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Chet Walker
Trevino Mild Favorite In Strong Greensboro Open Field
Lee Trevino ranked as a mild favorite for the $200000 Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club. He plans six to eight practice rounds before the 72-hole event, aiming to sharpen his game for next week's Masters, while top contenders include Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper, Gary Player, and defending champion Buddy Allin.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
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N.C
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Gary Player
Augusta
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
Charles Coody
England
Tony Jacklin
George Archer
Buddy Allin
Trevino
Long Bunter Back at His Old Tricks
Long Bunter back in the spotlight as a spring training power hitter. Bob Robertson of the Pirates homered twice against St Louis as he continues to post big numbers in exhibition games. Several other teams and players notch homers in mixed results across the spring slate.
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Associated Press
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Robertson
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Firestone Tournament of Champions Opens at Riviera Lanes
Akron Ohio AP reports the Firestone Tournament of Champions begins Wednesday at Riviera Lanes with 52 top professionals in a 24 game qualifier. The $125000 event awards $25000 to the champion after Saturday finals are televised nationally.
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Riviera Lanes
Magnolia Stakes at Oaklawn Park field features Apple Jackie
Eight 3yearold fillies contest the $25 000-added Magnolia Stakes led by topweights Apple Jackie Hempens Song Aromanite and La Brisa with Pattie Punkin also 121. Apple Jackie rides with Snyder and La Brisa will be under Breen. Other entrants include Blade O War Bridget O Brick and Manches Grises. In a separate allowance Hunting Cup wins by stream over Green Country with payouts. Jockey Tony Rini rides two winners Marybeth Poppin and Scotch Or Ri. Daily double payout 247.60. Also AAU to choose site for junior track meet with Soviet Union July 28 29. Britain names fivewoman Wightman Cup team to face US Wimbledon June 16 17.
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Gomer Evans
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Tony Rini
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