Vida Blue Quits Astros Open Offer Sparks Sale Talk
Vida Blue announced his retirement from baseball after contract talks with Oakland owner Charles Finley broke down. Blue sought 92 500 while Finley offered 50 000 leaving a door slightly ajar via lawyer Robert Gerst. The move removes a marquee pitcher from the A’s and a major gate attraction.
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Mark Williams Leaves Kansas For Colorado State
A year after starring for Kansas as a bench shooter Williams transferred to Colorado State, citing a desire for more playing time. He recalls missing Kansas during 1970-71 and explains choosing CSU partly due to longtime friend Gary Rhoades. Williams had NBA-like potential but left after the 1970-71 season.
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Pie Traynor Dead at 72 Former Pirates Hall of Famer Dies
Harold Pie Traynor a Hall of Famer and beloved Pittsburgh figure died at age 72 from a respiratory ailment. Police said he collapsed while visiting a friend and was pronounced dead on arrival at Shadyside Hospital after medical care earlier last year. He spent 17 MLB seasons with the Pirates batting .320 with 2416 hits and renowned fielding.
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Beard Leads Greater Jacksonville Open After Turbulent Round
Frank Beard overcame a rain delay and windy conditions to shoot a four-under-par 68 and take a one-stroke lead in the Greater Jacksonville Open. Al Geiberger, Tony Jacklin and seven others carded 70. Arnold Palmer shot 71 after a mixed round. Gary Player and Lee Trevino posted 72 and 73 respectively.
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College Basketball Regional Playoffs Readout
NCAA Playoffs regional semifinals list results from East North Carolina 92 over South Carolina 69 Penn 78 over Villanova 67 and other matchups including Mid-East Kentucky 85 over Marquette 69 Florida State 70 over Minnesota 56 Mid-West Louisville 88 over SW Louisiana 84 Kansas State 66 over Texas 55 Far West UCLA 90 over Weber State 58 Long Beach State 75 over San Francisco U 55 National Junior College at Hutchinson Kansas winners and losers bracket results listed with teams such as Ferrum Virginia 61 Southern Idaho Tyler Texas 87 Seminole Oklahoma and other quarterfinals and regional outcomes.
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