Tanner learns from Finley Land as Pirates pick up pace
HAL BOCK profiles former Oakland manager Chuck Tanner now guiding Pittsburgh. He discusses Finley’s unpredictable ownership, roster drama, and a trade that sent Manny Sanguillen to the Pirates for $100,000. Tanner now enjoys home life in New Castle and new Pirates uniforms.
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NBA Refs Return to Work After Strike Settlement
The NBA strike ends with 24 officials returning to call playoff games, restoring first-string referees for Celtics and 76ers. Veterans Earl Strom and Richie Powers sit out as nonmembers. Philadelphia coach Gene Shue had protested a Crawford ruling in the 124-119 quarterfinal loss to Boston.
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Celtics tie series as Red Miller tribute winds down
Friends and players honor Red Miller as the 76ers drop a protest over financial concerns. Boston’s victory ties their best-of-seven series at 2-2 with Game Five set for Wednesday in Philadelphia. Other quarterfinals feature Los Angeles at Golden State Denver at Portland and Houston at Washington with 2-1 leads held by the visitors.
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Miller honored in long basketball tribute at Rocky ceremony
Ray mond Red Miller, retiring after 28 seasons coaching at Rocky Oklahoma Baptist Cameron, was saluted by 250 friends including Abe Lemons. Miller’s teams won 680 games, 175 losses, with roots in Rocky Oklahoma City St Louis Duncan and Oklahoma State.
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Reds Crush Braves in High-Scoring rout at Atlanta
The Cincinnati Reds exploded for 18 hits and 23 runs to overwhelm the Atlanta Braves 23-9, with George Foster driving in seven and Johnny Bench and Cesar Geronimo homering. Sparky Anderson lamented the lopsided win, while Dodgers Padres and Yankees Orioles also posted victories.
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Wolverines Clinch 4A Regional Golf Title At Lawton
Lawton High's golf team surged in the second round to win the Class 4A regional at Lawton Country Club. Five Wolverines shot 78 or better to post a 303 and a 617 total, with Chris Black carding 76 both rounds to finish 152 and lead medalist chase. Norman’s Warren Lehr and Junior Moody tied for second at 155. Thomas qualified as the lone individual other than top three teams.
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