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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
12
On the PGA Tour players face heavy costs and variable pay. Dom Mirandi notes heartbreak behind the wealth and fame as expenses climb with winnings. Ben Crenshaw and Charles Coody discuss annual outlays and pressures while top stars earn high sums.
The Dodgers under Tom Lasorda are praised for making baseball fun again as they lead the National League West. The piece contrasts carefree sandlot games with high pressure majors, noting Lasorda’s loyal rise from minor leagues to Dodgers manager and his philosophy that joy in the game fuels early success.
Muhammad Ali at 35 fought a cautious 15 round decision against Alfredo Evangelista in Landover Maryland. He showed movement and jab boxing while avoiding hard punches as promoter Don King eyed a Holmes or Shavers future clash. Evangelista praised his effort despite the loss and called for respect from reporters.
The Philadelphia 76ers lead the series 3 1 after a 118 115 loss in game five at Houston. Rockets coach Tom Nissalke and guard Calvin Murphy promise a tough Tuesday rematch to force a 3 3 tie and a deciding game in Philadelphia. Julius Erving says the team will bounce back and adjust after the setback.
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