Celtics face upheaval as Chaney may join ABA trade winds
Bill Mayer discusses Boston trades sending Westphal to Phoenix for Scott and the possible shift of Don Chaney to defense, with Jo Jo White stepping into a bigger role. The piece also notes ISU coaching shifts, player patience issues, and a myth about a walk-on punter.
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Prep star beaten in final stretch at California Relays
Houston McTear stumbled at the start and finished second to Reggie Jones in the 100 yards as Dwight Stones cleared 7 feet 5 inches in the high jump. Kenya's Wilson Waigwa won the mile in 3 55.6, Arnie Robinson long jumped 27 feet 2 1 4 inches, Quarrie ran 20.3 in the 220, and Jim Bolding set a meet record 49.8 in the 440 hurdles. Prefontaine, after 8 36.4 in the two mile, said he had been working too hard.
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Former Jayhawk earns 1975 NATA Coach of the Year
ARKADELPHIA Ark Bill Silverberg of Eastern New Mexico, a former University of Kansas trackman, was named the 1975 Coach of the Year by the National Association of Track Coaches. He received the honor at the association's Saturday ceremony.
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Littler keeps Ryder Cup hopes alive at Memphis
Gene Littler posted a six under par 66 to win the Danny Thomas-Memphis Golf Classic by five strokes, finishing 18 under 270 at Colonial Country Club. The victory boosts Littler to a 110,555 season total and secures a Ryder Cup spot, continuing his streak since 1961 aside from cancer surgery.
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Boston Red Sox lose one in six to one at home
The Red Sox drop 6-1 as Ed Figueroa holds Boston to three hits while two sluggers lose hours in a chaotic day. Darell Johnson is ejected for arguing and Yaz is fined by umpire Lou DiMuro. Rivers steals three as California detaches early for a clear win.
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Cubs Fall From NL East Lead With 9 7 Loss in San Francisco
The Cubs' three city Californi a road trip ends with a 9-7 defeat to the Giants dropping them to 2-8 in the stretch and the lead over New York and Pittsburgh to 1 12 1/4 games. Giants win seventh straight as Speier Goodson and Murcer contribute key hits.
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Major standings clash in American League East and West
Baseball standings show Boston leading the AL East with a .541 mark and Milwaukee atop the NL Central at .526. The slate includes results from Saturday and Sunday games across leagues, plus upcoming Tuesday matchups and rescheduled night games.
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Dantley withdraws from NBA draft eligibility
All American Adrian Dantley of Notre Dame withdrew his name from NBA draft consideration. The 6 foot 5 junior, who averaged 30.4 points last season, said he submitted a withdrawal letter and will finish his schooling before pursuing basketball.
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