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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1976

Page

23

Chicago Padres clash sparks early four run burst

In a fast start, Willie Davis hit a three run homer and Doug Rader followed with another as Chicago jumps to a four run lead in the first inning off a Turner error and Fuentes single. Jerry Morales later tied for the Cubs with a fifth inning homer aboard, and Joe Wallis drove in a run on a sacrifice fly as the scoring escalated.

Raares Willie Davis Jerry Turner Tito Fuentes Doug Rader Chicago Jerry Morales Jose Cardenal Cubs Steve Swisher Dave Rosello Reuschel Joe Wallis Lou Brock Vic Harris Smith Ron Fairly Willie Crawford Brock Cardinals Ed Halicki San Francisco ST Louis Herndon Thomas Anderson Murcer Harris Cf Matthews Montanez Simmons Speier Hernand Reitz Crawford Hill Fairly Halick Rudolph Heaverio Kessinger Joshua Tyson D'Acquisto Falcone Arnold Ph Williams Antiveros Louis E-D'Acquisto Thomas Rs Hr-Smith Brock Sfalcone Acauisto D Acaquisto Houston UPI Gary Maddox Philadelphia Steve Carlton Phillies Houston Astros Greg Luzinski Mike Schmidt Carlton Astros Leon Roberts Phils Luzinski Larry Bowa Dave Cash Jay Johnstone Bobby Tolan Atlanta Pete MacKanin Montreal Expos Atlanta Braves Expos Larry Parrish Jerry Royster Tim Foli MacKanin Fred Sherman Rowland Office Braves Ken Henderson Office Dale Murray Gary Carter Pepe Mangual Marty Perez Obi Don Gullett Pat Darcy Reds Craig Swan Mike Lum Geronimo Concepcion Hank Webb Ed Kranepool Joe Torre Mets Jon Matlack Gary Nolan

Gay Tops Bull Event at Tulsa Stampede Rodeo

Don Gay of Mesquite Texas won first in bull riding with 92 points on bull 444 owned by Harry Vold of Fowler Colorado. Lyle Sankey took second with 91 on Vold’s other unridden bull. Carl Deaton set a fast steer-wrestling time of 2.4 seconds earning $644. event standings list multiple cowboys and prize money across bucking bulls and bronc events.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Don Gay Mesquite Texas Harry Vold Fowler, Colo Gay Lyle Sankey Rose Hill Kan Vold Sankey Carl Deaton Hamshire Mike Saltsman Eufaula Okla Tom Fale Miami Sandy Kirby Oan Tex Kaycee Wye Jimmy Dix N. Collie W. Hah Bull Mesquiee Wee Denny Flynn Wacey Cathey Ei Trino Yes Tex Greenville Marvin Snoulder Henryetta Tom Ferguson Okio Nebr Daria Higgins Cortes Colonin

Nastase Beats Borg In World Championship Tennis semifinal

Ilie Nastase rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the fifth set to defeat Bjorn Borg 6-1 0-6 63 64 in a 50 000 winner take all semifinal. Nastase advances to a 100 000 final May 23 against the Ashe Rosewall winner.

Keauhou-Kona Hawaii UPI Ilie Nastase Romania Bjorn Borg Nastase Arthur Ashe Ken Rosewall Rosewall Jimmy Connors Las Vegas Ashe Borg Dallas

Fibak Upsets Orantes To Win British Hard Courts

Wojtek Fibak of Poland defeated Manuel Orantes 6-2 7-9 6-2 6-2 to capture the British Hard Court title in Bournemouth, earning $10,000. The 23-year-old rising star, who has beaten top players including Borg and Vilas, showcased strong serving and net play and heads to Hamburg and other European clay events next. Orantes, U S Open champion, partnered Juan Gilbert to win the doubles.

Bournemouth England UPI Poland Wojtek Fibak Spain Manuel Orantes Pole Roscoe Tanner Bjorn Borg Guillermo Vilas the Nastase Tom Okker Orantes Fibak Posnam University Hamburg Duesseldorf Paris Berlin Juan Gilbert

Heckroth Takes Mint Trap Title at Monthly Mint Gun Club

Jim Heckroth won the class A singles in the Mint Gun Club monthly shoot breaking all 100 targets Sunday. Charles DeMarie and Clyde Stice won handicap divisions with 95 and 96 hits respectively. George Whitney topped class B with 95, Joe Wright class C with 94, and Bob Francis class D with 94 from the 16 yard line.

Jim Heckroth Mint Gun Club Charles DeMarie Clyde Stice DeMarie Stice George Whitney Joe Wright Bob Francis

Havlicek Finishes With Clutch Free Throws To Beat Cavaliers

In a tense game Boston 99 Cleveland 94 as John Havlicek, sidelined most of the night with a sore left arch, was fouled with 11 seconds left and sank two free throws to seal a 3-2 series lead for the Celtics. Cowens led Boston with 26 points, while Thurmond and Silas paced Cleveland's effort.

Boston UPI John Havlicek Boston Celtics Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Campy Russell Dave Cowens John Lambert Nate Thurmond Cavs Paul Silas Austin Carr Havlicek Cleamons Coolly Jo Jo White Cowens Charlie Scott White Don Nelson Thurmond Carr Ton Tom Heinsohn Heinsohn John Killilea Red Auerbach Im Nelson Silas Scott Kuberst Stacom Ard Havilces Ceveland Boston News

Roberts Captures Defender In Raleigh Golf Classic

Veteran Sue Roberts won the American Defender Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club by one stroke finishing 54 holes at 211. She shot 70 in final round to claim the $6,400 top prize and avoided a playoff. Kathy Whitworth and JoAnne Carner were among runners, with M J Smith and Mickey Wight close behind.

Raleigh N.C UPI Sue Roberts Roberts Kathy Whitworth JoAnne Carner Hollis Stacy Carole Joe Skala Betty Burfevndt New York Califoria North Ridge Country Club

UNLV Records Highlight Troubled Tri Meet With SDSU

Rebel Mark To Schone set a UNLV discus record at 159-0 but UNLV lost the triangular meet to San Diego State and the Las Vegas Striders Track Club. SDSU won with 94 points, UNLV 37.20 for second. four Rebels won events including Levant Carey long jump 22-4 and Ray Temple in the three mile 15:56.1.

Stan Schone UNLV Rebels San Diego State Las Vegas Striders Aztecs Striders Levant Carey al McClure Doug Allen

Parsons Beats Pearson In Mason-Dixon 500 At Dover

Benny Parsons outran David Pearson to win the Mason-Dixon 500 at Dover Downs. Parsons earned 141,015 in first prize and bonus money, finishing 25.6 seconds ahead as Pearson settled for runner up. Pole sitter Dave Marcis finished third with Bobby Allison fourth as rain neared the end.

Parsons Pearson Dover Del UPI Benny Parsons David Pearson Dover Downs International Speedway Detroit Ellerbe N.C Dave Marcis

Lauda Dominates Belgian Grand Prix for Fourth Win

Niki Lauda driving a Ferrari 312T led all 70 laps at Zolder to win the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix, scoring his fourth victory of the season. Teammate Clay Regazzoni finished second, 3.46 seconds back, as Ferrari achieved a 1-2 showing.

Zolder Belgium UPI Niki Lauda Austria Lauda Ferrari Clay Regazzoni Switzerland Regazzoni United States

Yankees ban players filming ads on game day rule

The New York Yankees disciplined Catfish Hunter after a 6-2 loss to Baltimore. Hunter spent four hours filming a tobacco commercial on game day, surrendering nine hits in six innings. Billy Martin announced a new rule forbidding on day commercials, allowed only on off days.

NEW York UPI New York Yankees Catfish Hunter Baltimore Orioles Hunter Orioles Yankee Billy Martin

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