Turner benches Bristol as Braves fall to Pirates
Atlanta owner Ted Turner told manager Dave Bristol to take a 10 day vacation after the Braves lost their 17th straight, 2 1 to 1 in Pittsburgh. Dave Parker extended his hitting streak to 72 games and his NL leading .437 average as Pittsburgh won its 11th in a row.
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New NAIA leaders rise in Arkadelphia meet preview
In the Arkadelphia Outdoor Championship buildup, ten new leaders emerge across events. Richard Newman tops the 400 with 47.0 sec at Pelican Relays, Steve Blrkstad runs 29 19.5 in 10 000 m, Jim Herring leads 10 000 m walk, Terrill clocks marathon 2 21 58, and Hubert Butler vaults 17 feet.
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Arkadelphia
Texas Southern
Richard Newman
George Fox
Ore
Steve Blrkstad
Wisconsin-Parkside
Jim Herring
Saginaw Valley
Mich
Tim Terrill
Jackson State
Hubert Butler
Newman
Pelican
Welch
Terrill
Butler
Drake
Norton Seeks Ali Title Bout After Bobick KO
Ken Norton, fresh off a 58 second knockout of Duane Bobick, signs for a possible world heavyweight title showdown with Muhammad Ali in Rio de Janeiro later this year. Norton’s manager, Bob Biron, said contracts with TNT Productions are signed with an option to May 28 and a New York press conference will seekWBAs and WBCs backing for a title defense against top challenger Bobick.
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Duane Bobick
Muhammad Ali
Rio de Janiero
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Norton
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TNT Productions
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World Boxing Association
World Boxing Council
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Kenny
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WBC
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Capital Centre
Landover
Norton-Ali
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IRS threat could tax college sports revenues in Dallas region
The IRS explores taxing broadcast income from Cotton Bowl and related games affecting private schools like SMU and TCU. SMU president James Zumberge warns a ruling against such revenue could force a broad reexamination of private and possibly public athletics programs nationwide.
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IRS
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Cotton Bowl Athletic Association
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Texas Christian
James Zumberge
Zumberge
Washington, D.C
TCU
Dick Davis
Frank Windegger
Wilbur Evans
Windegger
Lucas Leads Rockets To 118% Victory Over 76ers In Playoff
John Lucas directed Houston to a strong 118% win over Philadelphia to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Moses Malone dominated with 30 points and 25 rebounds while Calvin Murphy and Jerry Lucas contributed, as Julius Erving led Philly with 28 points and Rudy Tomjanovich added 24.
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Moses Malone
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C.J
Caldwell Jones
George McGinnis
Houston
Calvin Murphy
Striakgt
Malone
Julius Eerving
Rudy Tomjanovich
Blazers seek fifth win to end Lakers bid for final
Portland hosts Los Angeles in a semifinal game with the Blazers holding a 3-0 series lead. Walton aims to block and rebound while Abdul-Jabbar faces triple teams as Walton’s teammates recover from illness and injury ailments. Friday’s game could clinch the series.
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Sawatski calls meeting on Little Rock field fight
Texas League President Carl Sawatski schedules a 3 p.m. meeting in Little Rock to discuss the altercation at Ray Winder Field involving fan Jerry Sterling and Tulsa manager Marty Martinez. Attending are umpires Bob Thompson and Ed Koors, Tulsa GM Pat Mooney, Martinez, and Arkansas Traveler acting GM Nick Avants.
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Texas League
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Ray Winder
Tulsa Drillers
Marty Martinez
Bob Thompson
Ed Koors
Tulsa
Pat Mooney
Martinez
Arkansas Traveler
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Avants
Bill Valentine
Jerry Sterling
North Little Rock
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Arkansas
Jim Riggleman
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Marti
Solunar Tables Show Prime Fishing and Hunting Times
Solunar Period schedule derived from Richard Alden Knight's tables guides readers to plan days for peak fishing in prime territory or hunting in favorable cover. Plan around these times to maximize sport opportunities.
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